Category: law_enforcement
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Person Dies in New Plymouth House Fire
One person has died following a house fire in New Plymouth overnight. Emergency services were called to a property on Trelawney Crescent around 2:30 a.m. today after reports of a house fire. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the…
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Blockhouse Bay Road Closed After Vehicle Collides with Power Pole
A section of Blockhouse Bay Road in Auckland is currently closed due to a damaged power pole. The incident occurred just after midday near the intersection with Matata Street, where emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash. According to…
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Traffic Disrupted in Kingsland Following Multi-Vehicle Crash
A crash in Kingsland has blocked New North Road, causing delays. Emergency services are attending the scene where a pickup truck collided with multiple vehicles. The incident occurred near the intersection of King Street at 12.20pm. While no serious injuries…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues KingslandAucklandNew North RoadTraffic IncidentCrashNew Zealand PoliceJarred Williamson
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Name Released in Fatal Ōpōtiki Motorcycle Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on December 19. He has been identified as Steven Haskell, aged 45. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ŌpōtikiState Highway 35Motorcycle CrashFatal AccidentSteven HaskellNew Zealand PoliceAccident Investigation
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Body Found Near Thames Coast Road
A body was found on the beach near Thames Coast Road, Kereta, after a report at around 6:10am. According to Duty Inspector Neil Faulkner, formal identification is pending, but police believe the body is of a man reported missing on…
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SH50, Fernhill, Hastings Closure Extended Due to Vegetation Fire
State Highway 50, Fernhill, Hastings, will remain closed overnight due to a vegetation fire that occurred near the highway. The incident took place this afternoon, prompting an immediate response from authorities. Police are advising the public to avoid the affected…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement
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Serious Crash Blocks Randwick Road in Lower Hutt
Randwick Road in Moera, Lower Hutt, is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash, which occurred between York Street and Mason Street, around 4.10pm. The incident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. Initial…
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Cell Phone Signal Leads to Rescue of Stranded Trio in Kaitoke Regional Park
Three young men were rescued after spending a cold, wet night stranded in a gorge, thanks to a sliver of cell phone reception. The trio had intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park. According to…
Politics and GovernmentWorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Kaitoke Regional ParkHutt RiverSearch and RescueNew Zealand Defence ForceJonathan WestruppWellingtonPersonal Locator BeaconNew Zealand Police
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Arrests Made in Gisborne Homicide Investigation
Four people have been arrested in connection to the death of Bill Maangi, who died in hospital after being shot on Monday, September 29, in Gisborne. The arrests followed search warrants executed between Wednesday, December 9, and Thursday, December 11,…
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State Highway 50 in Hastings Closed Due to Vegetation Fire
State Highway 50 in Fernhill, Hastings, is currently closed due to a vegetation fire near the highway. Police were alerted to the fire around 2.50pm and are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with evacuations. As of now, there have…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 50FernhillHastingsVegetation FireRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Hamilton Homicide: Victim Named, Police Seek Subaru Impreza
Police have identified 55-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, as the victim of a homicide in Lake Crescent, Hamilton, on Thursday, December 18. Emergency services responded to a call at approximately 6:15 pm to find two people injured…
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New District Commanders Appointed Across New Zealand
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced the provisional appointment of four new District Commanders. The appointments span the Waikato, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, and Eastern District regions. Superintendent Scott Gemmell (Ngāpuhi) has been provisionally appointed as Waikato District…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersScott GemmellPenny GiffordWill LoughrinJoel LambWellington
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Duo in Court Following E-Bike Theft from Teens in Belmont
Two people are facing charges after allegedly stealing an E-Bike from two teenagers in Belmont last weekend. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on Saturday when the teenagers were riding their E-Bikes along Lake Road. According to Detective Senior Sergeant…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia E-Bike TheftBelmontNorth Shore District CourtŌtaraAggravated RobberyShopliftingNew Zealand Police
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Missing Teenager Located Safe in Avondale
A 16-year-old who was reported missing from the Avondale area has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. In a statement released today, the police confirmed the teenager's safe return. The police expressed their gratitude to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonAvondaleNew Zealand PoliceLocatedTeenagerPublic AssistanceHolly McKay
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teenager Larissa
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Larissa, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area. She was last seen at approximately 10pm on Sunday near Tiverton Road. Larissa is described as being about 175cms tall, with brown…
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Man Charged After Impersonating Police in Kawakawa
A 30-year-old man will reappear in Kaikohe District Court on 20 January on charges including personating a Police officer, unlawful possession of a restricted weapon, driving while disqualified and possession of methamphetamine, after an unexpected discovery by Northland police last…
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Names Released in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police have released the names of the victims of the double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday, December 13th. The deceased are 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole. According to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, enquiries are ongoing, and…
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Lindis Pass Road Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
Lindis Pass Road at Omarama is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash reported around 10 a.m. Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection with Short Cut Road. Fortunately, only minor injuries were sustained. However, the road remains…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Lindis Pass RoadOmaramaTwo-Vehicle CrashRoad BlockedEmergency ServicesTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Lumsden Police Use Coffee Stickers to Promote Road Safety
Lumsden Police are partnering with local businesses to promote road safety through stickers. Senior Sergeant Peter Graham, Western Southland Area Response Manager, noted that nearly one million visitors travel through Lumsden on State Highway 6, en route from Queenstown to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia
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Kaitaia Motorcycle Crash Victim Named
Marcus Tepania, 31, of Kaitaia, has been named as the man who died following a motorcycle crash in Kaitaia on December 12. Police have released his name and stated that their “thoughts are with his friends and whānau at this…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation KaitaiaMotorcycle CrashFatal AccidentMarcus TepaniaAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Henderson Police Nab Shoplifters with Trolley Full of Luxury Goods
Two women were arrested in Henderson on Sunday after attempting to steal nearly $1000 in groceries from a supermarket. The Henderson Beat Team was patrolling when supermarket workers alerted them to the alleged shoplifting. Sergeant Rachael England said the team…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonshopliftingWaitākere District CourtcrimeNew Zealand PoliceRachael EnglandWestCity
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Boatie Rescued from Lake Taupō After Boat Fire
A boatie was fortunate to survive after a fishing trip on Lake Taupō went awry, prompting a water safety warning from Police and local iwi. Police were alerted around 6:45 pm following reports of a boat fire seen from Kinloch.…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Lake Taupōboat firewater safetymarine search and rescueKinlochBarry ShepherdRakeipoho TaiaroaNew Zealand Police
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Stolen Bentley Leads to Discovery of Multiple Vehicles and Firearm
An investigation into a stolen Bentley has led North Shore Police to recover almost half a dozen stolen vehicles and a shotgun. The Waitematā East’s Tactical Crime Unit began investigating a burglary on the North Shore in the early hours…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BentleyNorth ShoreWaitematā EastGlen EdenHuiaCrimeFirearmNew Zealand Police
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FMA Warns Chance Voight Investors Amid Liquidation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is advising investors in Rangiora-based Chance Voight to seek full information before providing further funds to Bernard Whimp or any Chance Voight-related entity. This warning comes as the FMA has applied to the High Court…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsEconomyLaw Enforcement Financial Markets AuthorityChance VoightBernard WhimpLiquidationInvestmentRangioraNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Intoxicated Driver in Gore
A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in Gore District Court on January 21, 2026, after being caught driving under the influence. Police arrested the woman after receiving a tip from a member of the public who saw a vehicle…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia Drunk DrivingGoreArrestChristopher RigbyTe AnauNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Search Underway for Missing Person Near Waikawau Boat Ramp
A search is underway for a person reported missing in the water near the Waikawau boat ramp. Police were alerted at approximately 9.45am following reports that someone was in difficulty off the Thames Coast Road. One person had reached the…
DisastersLaw Enforcement WaikawauThames Coast RoadPolice EagleCoastguard HowickAuckland Coastguard Air PatrolFire and Emergency New ZealandMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Witnesses to Cheyne Road Crash in Tauranga
Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, that occurred last week. Authorities were called to the scene around 11.10am on Thursday, December 18, where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The…
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Serious Crash in Mount Eden Causes Delays
A serious crash in Mount Eden, Auckland City, is causing significant delays for motorists. The incident, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Roads. Police were alerted to the crash at approximately 11.40am.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Mount EdenAucklandDominion RoadBalmoral RoadCrashSerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Operation Diablo Nets Drugs, Firearms, and Arrests in Southland
Operation Diablo has resulted in the arrest of eight people and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash from addresses across Southland last week. Police executed 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill, targeting gang-related drug…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Operation DiabloSouthlandInvercargillDrug SeizureFirearmsArrestsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Matamau Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau, on December 5. He was 45-year-old Toby Dale Broomhall of Hawera. Police offer their condolences to his family and friends. The circumstances…