Category: law_enforcement
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Matamata Man, Michael Plowman, Dies in Crash
Michael Plowman, 51, of Matamata, died after a crash on Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road on October 30. Police are investigating. "Our thoughts are with Michael’s friends and family at this difficult time," police said.
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Serious Crash Closes Kokotau Road, Parkvale
Kokotau Road in Parkvale, Wellington, is currently closed following a serious crash involving cyclists this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Kokotau RoadParkvaleWellingtoncyclistsSerious Crash UnitRoad ClosureAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Hutt Valley Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gathering
Hutt Valley Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering in Lower Hutt last night. Dozens of infringements were issued, pink and green stickers were handed out, and a car and some fireworks were seized. The night began in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Hutt ValleyNew Zealand PoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyCrime StoppersQueensgateGumboot Friday
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Arrest Made in Connection to Brooklyn Shooting
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Palmerston North in connection with the shooting at Brooklyn’s Pukehinau Flats last Sunday. She is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Saturday, November 8, on charges of aggravated robbery, and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia BrooklynPukehinau FlatsPalmerston NorthWellington CIBJocelyn BellAggravated RobberyAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Trio Arrested After Allegedly Targeting Tsunami Alert Speakers
Three people, aged 16, 17, and 18, are facing charges of theft and unlawfully taking a vehicle after allegedly targeting tsunami alert speakers at a residential property in Mangawhai. The incident occurred just after 7 a.m., when the homeowner disturbed…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MangawhaiPuhoiWaitematā NorthTsunami Alert SpeakersTheftPolice Eagle helicopterDelta Dog UnitNew Zealand Police
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Weapons and Drugs Seized in Takapuna Search
A search warrant executed at a Takapuna property led to the discovery of weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia, police said today. The warrant was part of an investigation into threatening behavior. Officers attended an address on Karaka Street yesterday to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TakapunaWaitematā CIBNorth Shore District CourtMike WilliamsKaraka StreetketamineIEDNew Zealand Police
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Two Mongrel Mob Members Arrested After Police Pursuit in Wairoa
Two Mongrel Mob members have been charged following an incident in Wairoa, thanks to the work of police staff. According to Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, the arrests occurred after an event yesterday afternoon. At around midday, Detectives…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Mongrel MobWairoaGisbornePoliceFirearmCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge
A crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge has caused disruption this morning, with emergency services attending the scene. Police responded to the single-vehicle incident at approximately 11:17 am. As a result, northbound lanes two and three have been closed to…
TransportationLaw Enforcement CrashHarbour BridgeAucklandNew Zealand PoliceTrafficEmergency ServicesSingle-Vehicle Accident
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Fleeing Motorbike Rider Arrested in South Auckland After Police Chase
A motorbike rider who fled from police and recklessly rode through reserves and walkways in South Auckland has been arrested. At approximately 9.15pm, police observed the motorbike travelling along Great South Road, Takanini, noting its licence had lapsed in 2019.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues South AucklandPolice Eagle helicopterTakaniniManukau District CourtArrestDangerous DrivingSharland ParkNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Rotorua Claims One Life
One person died following a crash in Rotorua last night. The crash on Te Ngae Road, involving a bus and a car, was reported to Police at 9.15pm. A passenger in the car was killed, and the driver and a…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Fatal CrashRotoruaTe Ngae RoadBusCarAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Central North Island Premises Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two premises in the Central North Island have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers. The operation was conducted by Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), alongside Rangitikei District Council and Health Compliance officers, in Taihape, Hunterville, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Central North IslandTaihapeHuntervilleMartonAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Five Arrested After Gang Funeral in Rotorua
Police have expressed disappointment after five people were arrested following a gang funeral in Rotorua. According to Rotorua Area Commander Herby Ngawhika, the arrests stemmed from poor road behavior and other offenses despite collaborative efforts with family to ensure a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Rotoruagang tangiarreststraffic offensesoffensive weaponNew Zealand PoliceHerby Ngawhika
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North Island Crime Spree Halted: Two Arrested in Auckland
A pair allegedly responsible for a crime spree across the North Island are now facing court. Police were alerted to a vehicle of interest traveling through Auckland’s east yesterday afternoon, stopping at Sylvia Park. Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager,…
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Police Seek Tuapola Toala on Serious Charges
Police are seeking Tuapola Jason Dean Toala, 21, who has an active warrant for his arrest. He is wanted in relation to serious charges and is believed to be actively avoiding police. Authorities believe Toala may be located in the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tuapola ToalaAucklandNorthlandArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Verdicts Delivered in Anaru Moana Murder Trial
Police have acknowledged the verdicts handed down today in relation to the murder of Anaru Moana in December 2021. Three men were found guilty of murder, and one woman was found guilty of being a party to injuring. Detective Inspector…
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State Highway 1 Blocked South of Taihape After Crash
State Highway 1 is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash near Ohotu, south of Taihape. The incident occurred around 3:10 PM, prompting a response from emergency services. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries as a result of the crash.…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 1TaihapeOhotuCrashTraffic DelayNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Commissioner Condemns Disgraceful Conduct of Jevon McSkimming
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has strongly condemned the actions of Jevon McSkimming, stating, "The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it." Chambers emphasized that "all police, no matter…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Richard ChambersJevon McSkimmingPolice conductResignationPolice devicesAccountabilityNew Zealand Police
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New Detector Dog Teams Deployed to Combat Transnational Crime in the Pacific
Five new detector dog teams have graduated from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham, ready to combat transnational crime in the Pacific. The teams consist of handlers from Fiji Police, Samoa Police, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldAustralasiaTradeMilitaryLegal
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Serious Assault in Ōpōtiki Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred early this morning in Ōpōtiki. A man was attacked in his home and sustained serious injuries, requiring hospitalization. The assault is believed to have involved multiple offenders. Police are working to identify…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultŌpōtikiCrime StoppersPolice investigationSerious injuriesNew Zealand PoliceScene guard
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FMA Files Market Manipulation Case Against Investor for STU Shares Trading
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed High Court civil proceedings against Franco Belgiorno-Nettis, an Auckland-based retail investor, for alleged market manipulation of Steel and Tube Holdings Limited (STU) shares. The case focuses on orders for STU shares that Mr.…
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Police Conduct Training Exercise in Wairoa
Wairoa residents can expect to see an increased police presence today as officers participate in a training exercise. The exercise will take place around Summerville Street and Awamate Road. People may see officers in tactical uniforms carrying training firearms, and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesPolitics and GovernmentNational Party
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 2 Claims Two Lives
Two people died in a car crash on State Highway 2, Karangahake, last night. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred between Jackson Road and Rahu Road, at 11.40pm. A car collided with a power pole, resulting in the…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashState Highway 2KarangahakeJackson RoadRahu RoadNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Truck Crash Closes Lincoln Road On-Ramp in Auckland
The Lincoln Road on-ramp to State Highway 16, city bound, is closed following a crash this evening. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, where a truck has tipped on its side, at around 8:10pm. Thankfully, there have been no…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandNew Zealand PoliceLincoln RoadHendersonState Highway 16Traffic IncidentCrash
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Fatal Crash in Gordonton Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Puketaha Road and Taylor Road in Gordonton. The collision, involving a car and a truck, occurred around 1pm. Police and emergency services attended the scene, where one person…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashGordontonPuketaha RoadTaylor RoadNew Zealand PoliceAccidentFatality
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Tauwharenikau
State Highway 2 is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident where a car struck a power pole, west of Number 1 Line. Initial reports indicate there have been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 2TauwharenikauWellingtonCrashPoliceTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Two Caught Illegally Whitebaiting in Southland After Season End
Two men are facing potential prosecution after being caught illegally whitebaiting in Southland. Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have been jointly running Operation Īnaka, targeting illegal whitebaiting in Western Southland. On a recent enforcement night, police caught two…
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Name Released in Day Street Homicide Investigation
Police have released the name of the woman found deceased in a central Auckland apartment on Saturday, 1 November. She was 38-year-old Luisa Qelesenikau Mate. A homicide investigation was commenced after she was found around 7.35pm. A 38-year-old man has…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideLuisa Qelesenikau MateAucklandGlenn BaldwinMurderNew Zealand PoliceDay Street
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Central District
The Central District Police are hosting the Central leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run this Saturday, supporting Special Olympics athletes as they carry the Flame of Hope. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsLaw Enforcement Torch RunPalmerston NorthCentral District PoliceFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaInspector Rupert FriendNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Twyford Burglaries, Seek Public Assistance
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of rural burglaries in the Twyford area. They are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a possible vehicle or person of interest. The incidents occurred in close proximity over consecutive nights.…
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Serious Crash Closes Puketaha and Taylor Roads in Gordonton
Puketaha Road and Taylor Road are currently closed near their intersection in Gordonton following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene at approximately 1pm. Initial reports indicate that there have been critical injuries. The Serious…