Category: law_enforcement
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Crash Blocks State Highway 36 Near Tauranga
State Highway 36 (Pyes Pa Road) near Tauranga is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. At approximately 3.10pm, police responded to a report of a car colliding with a power pole on SH 36, situated between Taumata Road and…
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Timaru Crash Victims Named
Police have released the names of the two individuals who died in the State Highway 1 crash in Timaru on November 20. The victims have been identified as Ivar Andrew Crowther, 5, and Steven Bruce Crowther, 40, both from Temuka.…
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Police Seek Information After Shooting in Chartwell, Hamilton
Waikato Police are appealing to the public for information following a firearms incident in Chartwell overnight that left a man seriously injured. Police were called to a property on Sapphire Place at approximately 11.50pm on Thursday, November 27, following reports…
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Operation Matata Uncovers Drug Smuggling Syndicate at Auckland Airport
A joint Police-Customs investigation, dubbed "Operation Matata," has led to nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates allegedly involved in a syndicate smuggling drugs through Auckland Airport. The operation targeted a syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through unattended baggage.…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MatataAuckland Airportdrug smugglingBrotherhood 28 MCmethamphetaminecocainecrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police and Customs to Update on Operation Matata
A joint media stand-up with Police and Customs will provide an update on Operation Matata. The joint investigation targets the importation of drugs through unattended baggage on international flights. The stand-up will be held today at midday at Auckland City…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportation Operation MatataPoliceCustomsDrug ImportationAucklandInternational FlightsNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
An Auckland man is in custody facing serious charges after a dangerous pursuit across the city and two attempted carjackings. The incident began when Police noticed the man’s hatchback driving erratically just before 3am. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Aucklandarrestcarjackingdangerous drivingmethamphetamineManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teen Tracey
Counties Manukau South Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tracey, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her Conifer Grove home. Police believe Tracey is likely in the south Auckland area. Police and Tracey’s family are concerned for her…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonTraceyCounties Manukau South PoliceConifer GroveSouth AucklandNew Zealand PoliceTeenager
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Manurewa Burglary Foiled by Quick Police Response
Two 36-year-old men have been arrested and charged with burglary following a break-in at a Manurewa dental clinic. Counties Manukau Central Police were alerted to the incident just after 3am this morning. Inspector Warrick Adkin said officers arrived quickly at…
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Man Charged with Arson in Waikaia House Fire
A 35-year-old man from Dunedin has been charged with arson in connection to a suspicious house fire that occurred in Waikaia last year. The fire, which took place on Elswick Street, was reported just after midnight on February 21, 2024.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia ArsonWaikaiaHouse FireElswick StreetGore District CourtDunedinCriminal LawNew Zealand Police
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Southland Celebrates Resilience Against Organised Crime
The Murihiku community convened at Invercargill’s ILT Stadium on Thursday, November 27, to celebrate the Hāpori Manawaroa ki Murihiku, also known as the Southern Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme. The event recognised the programme's achievements over…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal MurihikuInvercargillROCCCasey CostelloJason GuthrieTom CampbellOrganized CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Surfer Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea at Piha Beach
A surfer was rescued at Piha Beach on Tuesday after being dragged out to sea. Around 8pm, Police were alerted that a surfer was missing north of Lion Rock, having been caught in a large rip. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen,…
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Serious Motorcycle Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Kaikoura
State Highway 1 is blocked near Waipapa Bay, Kaikoura, following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at around 10 a.m. One person was located with serious injuries. The road is fully…
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Police Accept Findings in Wellington Taser Deployment
New Zealand Police have acknowledged and accepted the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) findings regarding the deployment of tasers by three officers in Wellington in January 2025. The incident occurred on January 9, when police responded to a family harm…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand PoliceIPCAWellingtonTaserCockayne RoadFamily Harm
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Motorcycle and Car Crash Blocks State Highway 2 at Melling
A crash involving a motorcycle and a car has blocked the southbound lanes of State Highway 2 at Melling, Wellington. The incident occurred on Western Hutt Road, just south of Melling Link Road, at approximately 8am. One person is currently…
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Man Charged After Stabbing in Henderson, New Zealand
A man has been charged following a stabbing in Henderson on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred off Edsel Street around 2.40pm, where a man was found with serious injuries. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, the arrested individual was…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonStabbingArrestWaitematā CIBWaitākere District CourtCrime/LegalNew Zealand Police
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Police Correct Name in Stewart Island Hunting Incident Report
Police have issued a correction to a previous media release regarding a hunting incident on Stewart Island in July 2025. The correction concerns the identity of the deceased. The full name of the man who died was Jock David Grant…
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Three Charged with Illegal Cannabis Distribution in Canterbury
Three people have been arrested and charged after an investigation into the illegal sale of cannabis in Canterbury. Police executed a search warrant in the Middle Christchurch area, revealing that a group, under the guise of a medicinal cannabis license,…
Law EnforcementLegalHealthSocial Issues Canterburycannabisillegal distributionChristchurcharrestorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Seriously Injured in Henderson Incident
A man is in serious but stable condition after being found with injuries in Henderson. Police were called to Edsel Street at 2.40pm following the incident. The victim was transported to Auckland City Hospital. According to Inspector Simon Walker, Waitematā…
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Fatal Two-Truck Collision Closes State Highway 2 Near Maramarua
One person has died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am today. One other person was treated for minor injuries. State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashState Highway 2MaramaruaCollisionSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Search Continues for Suspect in Pahiatua Homicide
Police are continuing their search for 52-year-old Jeremy Robertson in connection to the death of 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer, who was discovered at her Pahiatua home on October 15th. A friend found her after being unable to reach her. The victim’s…
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Hakyung Lee Sentenced for Murder of Her Two Children
Hakyung Lee has been sentenced for the 2018 murder of her two young children. Counties Manukau CIB initiated Operation Curb after the remains of Lee’s eight-year-old daughter Yuna Jo and six-year-old son Minu Jo were discovered in suitcases on 11…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesWorld Hakyung LeeYuna JoMinu JoCounties Manukau CIBOperation CurbWeymouthAuckland High CourtNew Zealand Police
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Two-Truck Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Maramarua
A two-truck crash has blocked State Highway 2 near Maramarua. Police responded to the incident around 11.42am. Two individuals have sustained serious injuries and are receiving assistance from emergency services. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Diversions are in…
TransportationDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Man Charged with Arson Following Waiuku Business Fire
A 30-year-old man is due in court today, charged with arson following a large fire at a Waiuku business on Monday night. Police treated the fire as suspicious, conducting a scene examination. Acting Detective Inspector Chris Robson, of Counties Manukau…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Dunedin and Invercargill
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will visit Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend, marking the countdown to the National Summer Special Olympics Games. The public is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants,…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsLaw Enforcement Torch RunDunedinInvercargillFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand Police
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Climbers' Bodies Recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook, according to police. The recovery operation involved the Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre. Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker stated, “We can now begin…
WorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Aoraki Mount CookClimbersRescue Coordination CentreDepartment of ConservationAccidentQueenstownNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Ashburton Claims Motorcyclist's Life
A motorcyclist died following a crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road, Ashburton. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, around 6pm. The motorcyclist was found deceased at the scene.…
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Police Seek Graeme Shuter Following Indecent Assaults in Auckland
Auckland Central Police are seeking Graeme Dylan Shuter, 34, in connection with alleged indecent assaults that occurred on the morning of November 22nd on Mayoral Drive. Police have obtained warrants for his arrest. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central…
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Arrest Made in Stewart Island Hunting Death
A 39-year-old man from Ashburton has been arrested in connection to the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island. The man is charged with careless use of a firearm causing death.…
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Serious Crash Closes Apirana Avenue in Glen Innes
A serious crash in Glen Innes involving a car and a motorbike has resulted in road closures and serious injuries. Police were alerted to the incident on Apirana Avenue just after 4pm. The motorbike rider sustained serious injuries and was…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Glen InnesApirana AvenuecrashmotorbikeTaniwha StreetEastview RoadNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Paul Rimene on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is described as 176cm tall with a large build and heavy tattoos. Police indicate that Rimene has numerous gang…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul RimeneWellington DistrictWairarapaArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceGang