Category: law_enforcement
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Bus Assaults in East Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched following two assaults on a bus in east Auckland on Monday evening. One man has died, and another is seriously injured after being attacked on the number 76 bus travelling from Glen Innes towards…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideAucklandAssaultGlen InnesŌrakeiCrimeNew Zealand Police
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House Fire in Foxton Beach: Two People Unaccounted For
Emergency services are attending a house fire on Queen Street in Foxton Beach after reports were made just after 5am that a house was completely on fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause. Two people…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Foxton BeachHouse FireQueen StreetEmergency ServicesInvestigationNew Zealand PoliceManawatu
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Person Dies in New Lynn House Fire: Police Investigation Underway
A person has died following a house fire in New Lynn, Auckland, prompting a police investigation. Emergency services responded to a call at a Kohekohe Street property at 1.23pm on December 8th. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie of Waitematā CIB…
DisastersLaw Enforcement New Lynnhouse fireMegan GoldieWaitematā CIBKohekohe StreetAucklandFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A second arrest has been made in connection to the homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, following an alleged stabbing on Harris Road on December 5. The victim, who arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue, later died at Auckland…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinHarris RoadAuckland City HospitalWaikatoCrime/Legal IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Glen Innes
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 65-year-old Mark Roiall, who has been reported missing from the Glen Innes area. Mark was last seen at approximately 6pm on Sunday evening near Rowena Crecent. He is described as being about…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonGlen InnesNew Zealand PoliceRowena CrecentMark RoiallPublic Safety
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Cell Phone Distraction Leads to Crash in Hampden, New Zealand
A driver's cell phone distraction allegedly caused a serious crash in Hampden on Sunday afternoon. According to District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Sarah Thorn, the driver admitted to changing music on their cell phone, leading to the collision. "They drifted…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia
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Flame of Hope to Light Up Christchurch for Special Olympics
Christchurch will host the Special Olympics NZ National Summer Games 2025, with pre-Games events including the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Opening Ceremony. The Torch Run will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm, starting from Victoria…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsChristchurchLaw Enforcement Torch RunFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand PoliceNational Summer Games
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Man Charged After Papakura Shooting
A 20-year-old man has been charged following a firearms incident in Papakura early Saturday morning. Enquiries began after a man sustained a gunshot wound at Maadi Place around 2.30am on December 6. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, from Counties Manukau…
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Teens Arrested After Mt Wellington Aggravated Robbery
Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery outside a Mt Wellington petrol station. Police were called to the Mt Wellington Highway location after 11.30pm. Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander, stated that…
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Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday afternoon. The man has been charged with murder and other offences, and is scheduled to appear in the Auckland District…
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Car Fire Closes State Highway 26 in Tirohia
State Highway 26 in Tirohia, Hauraki, is currently blocked between Quarry Road and Cadman Road due to a car fire this afternoon. Police were called around 2.20pm following reports of a car on fire on the side of SH26. No…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 26TirohiaHaurakiCar FireRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Suspicious Approach at Woodend Beach
Waimakariri Police are appealing to the public for information following a suspicious approach at Woodend Beach yesterday around 11am. Police are seeking to speak with a man described as being in his 50s or 60s, who owns a small dog,…
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Cordons Lifted in Hāwera After Item of Concern Located
Cordons established on Quin Crescent, Hāwera, following the discovery of an item of concern have been lifted. Residents are now permitted to return to their homes. Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during…
Law Enforcement HāweraNew Zealand PoliceQuin CrescentCordonsItem of ConcernPublic SafetySouth Taranaki
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Residents Evacuated in Hāwera Following Discovery of 'Item of Concern'
Police responded to an incident on Quin Crescent, Hāwera, at approximately 2:10 p.m. today, prompting the evacuation of residents after an item of concern was discovered on the property. Cordons have been established at the intersections of Rimu Street and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMilitaryDisasters Hāweraevacuationitem of concernNew Zealand Defence ForceExplosive Ordnance DisposalTSB HubQuin CrescentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Wayne Clark for Breaching Court Release
Auckland City Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Wayne Tukaha Clark, who is wanted for arrest. Clark, 42, is wanted for breaching his court release conditions. Police advise the public not to approach him and to call 111…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Wayne ClarkAuckland CityNorth ShoreBreachArrestNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation has commenced in Mt Wellington after a man died from critical injuries sustained in an altercation. The man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue around 12.15pm today, where police were alerted. He was then transported…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideMt WellingtonAucklandScott BeardNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersStabbing
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Tāneatua
Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal crash in Tāneatua. Acting Inspector Paul Wilson said police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the movements leading up to it. The incident involved a red…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters Tāneatuafatal crashpolice appealHonda AccordReid RoadPekatahi BridgeNew Zealand Police
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Teenager Arrested in $20,000 Clothing Theft
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.54am, following multiple alarm activations at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AlbanyDon McKinnon DriveNorth Shore Youth CourtCJ MilesBurglaryTheftArrestNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Matamau
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The road will remain closed for…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashMatamauState Highway 2Serious Crash UnitTraffic CollisionAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Stop in Puhoi Uncovers Suitcase of Imitation Firearms
A routine traffic stop in Puhoi turned into a significant discovery for police officers last night. After stopping a fleeing vehicle, they found a suitcase filled with imitation firearms. At approximately 10.10pm, officers attempted to pull over a vehicle speeding…
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Woman Charged After Facebook Marketplace PlayStation Scam
A New Zealand man who was scammed after selling his PlayStation 5 on Facebook Marketplace has had his console returned, and a woman has been charged. The victim, needing money for his wife’s dental surgery, listed his PS5 for sale…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementLegalMedia Facebook MarketplacePlayStation 5scamNew Zealand PoliceWaitākere District CourtNetsafeCERT
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Missing Manurewa Teenager Found Safe
A 13-year-old previously reported missing from the Manurewa area has been located safe and well, according to police. Police would like to thank those people who provided information. Holly McKay/NZ Police confirmed the news.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonManurewaNew Zealand PoliceHolly McKayTeenagerLocatedPublic Safety
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Name Released in Tāneatua Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the person who died following a crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua, on December 2nd. She was 44-year-old Ngahina Takarangi of Whakatane. A second person sustained serious injuries in the crash. The circumstances…
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Second Arrest in Christchurch Youth Offending Case
A second arrest has been made in Christchurch following an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday, November 30. A 17-year-old handed himself in to the police and is scheduled to appear in Youth Court today, facing charges related to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchYouth OffendingArrestAggravated RobberyOperation AnchorCanterburyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Three Arrested in Masterton Drug Operation
Three men were arrested and charged with selling and possessing cannabis for supply, following a police operation in Masterton targeting illicit drugs. The men, aged 21, 22, and 43, were apprehended on Tuesday, December 2, after a search warrant was…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 35 in Bay of Plenty
State Highway 35 between Omaio and Pariokara is closed in both directions following a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5:50pm. Three people have sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. The Serious Crash…
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Christchurch Police Urge Residents to Secure Homes This Summer
Christchurch Police are urging residents to take precautions to secure their homes during the summer months, following a recent burglary incident. On Friday, November 28, a 35-year-old man allegedly broke into a residential property at night while the occupants were…
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Arrest Made in Connection to Christchurch Incidents
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to several recent incidents across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week that left a store worker seriously injured. The arrest was made this afternoon in New Brighton. The individual will face…
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Southland Police Urge Safe Celebrations During Festive Season
Southland Police are initiating an operation to promote safety during the festive season. The initiative, running from this week through New Year's, aims to support responsible celebration, according to Area Manager for Prevention (Community) Senior Sergeant Brent Kingsland. Kingsland noted…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues SouthlandPoliceFestive SeasonInvercargillLiquor BanRoad SafetyNew Zealand Police
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North Canterbury Man Arrested for Widespread Tagging
A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly tagging over 500 locations across Kaikoura, Canterbury, and Dunedin. He is scheduled to appear in the Christchurch District Court on December 5, facing charges of entering agricultural land with intent…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal North CanterburyKaikouraCanterburyDunedinChristchurch District CourtStephen McDanielGraffitiNew Zealand Police