Category: law_enforcement
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Youth Aid Officer Honored with Royal Recognition
Senior Constable Grant Watts, a Police Youth Aid officer based in Palmerston North, has been recognized with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for his services to the New Zealand Police and youth. Commissioner Richard Chambers…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLaw Enforcement
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One Dead in Tangoio State Highway 2 Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Tangoio. The incident was reported just after 11:40 am today. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. State…
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Man Charged After Antisocial Road User Gathering in Gisborne
Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne. In the early hours of December 30, Police were alerted to a group of around a dozen vehicles participating in antisocial road activity on…
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Name Released in New Plymouth House Fire
Police have released the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on December 24. The deceased has been identified as 49-year-old Dion Thompson, of New Plymouth. Police extended their thoughts to his…
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Four Youths Apprehended for Dunedin Burglary
Dunedin Police are thanking the public for their help in apprehending four youths in connection with a burglary in Dunedin Central today. The incident occurred around 12:50 pm when a resident reported hearing a window smash at an unoccupied property…
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State Highway 2 Tangoio Closed After Serious Crash
State Highway 2, Tangoio is closed following a crash. The single-vehicle incident occurred north of Tangoio Settlement Road and was reported just after 11:40 am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
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Police Eagle Helicopter Deployed to Combat Dangerous Road Behaviour in Gisborne
Police are sending a strong message to drivers ahead of New Year's Eve, stating that reckless and anti-social road behaviour will not be tolerated. Officers will be highly visible across Gisborne and the wider Eastern District to ensure community safety…
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Auckland Police Seek Footage of Karangahape Road Disorder and Assaults
Auckland police are seeking public assistance and footage related to a significant disorder incident on Karangahape Road in the early hours of Sunday, December 28. Emergency services responded around 3:41 am to find over 50 people present. The incident led…
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Road Closed After Truck Rollover and Fallen Trees
The road between Shannon and Tokomaru in Central District is closed this morning following a truck rollover and fallen trees due to strong winds. The incident occurred just north of Shannon at approximately 9:15 am today. The driver of the…
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Hawke's Bay Police Urge Safety and Responsibility This Holiday Season
Hawke's Bay Police are issuing advice to locals and visitors to ensure a safe and enjoyable New Year period. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke's Bay Area Commander, emphasized the importance of responsible behavior for everyone in the region. "We welcome you…
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Man Dies After Being Hit by Car in Napier
A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on December 27. The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. on McGrath Street. The man sustained critical injuries and was taken to hospital, where he sadly passed away on…
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Elderly Tramper Rescued After Getting Lost in Coromandel Bush
An 80-year-old man, inadequately dressed and with limited supplies, was rescued last night after becoming lost while tramping in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames. The man, wearing only shorts and a singlet, had collapsed on the trail after running out…
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SH2 Kaitoke Road Reopens After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 in Kaitoke has reopened after an earlier serious crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road. Motorists are advised to expect some delays as traffic clears from the area. The Police Media Centre…
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Serious Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH2 in Kaitoke
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke, Upper Hutt. Police were alerted to the incident around 6:35 pm. Initial reports indicate that one person has suffered serious injuries.…
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Auckland Police Investigate Multiple Serious Assaults on Karangahape Road
Auckland Police are investigating three serious assaults that took place on and around Karangahape Road in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene of mass disorder around 3:41 am, with an estimated 50 people…
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Tairāwhiti Police Urge Holiday Drivers to Exercise Caution
Tairāwhiti police are advising motorists to exercise caution and plan for potential delays as a significant increase in traffic is anticipated in the region over the holiday period. The influx of visitors, coinciding with events like Rhythm and Vines and…
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State Highway 2 near Petone Reopens After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2 near Petone is now open for traffic in both directions. The road was closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5:17 AM. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Authorities are urging the public to…
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Three Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks in Manukau Harbour
Three fishermen have been rescued from Manukau Harbour after their boat sank shortly after midnight. The group had set off from Mangere Bridge Boat ramp and were approximately two kilometres from Puketutu Island when their vessel started taking on water.…
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Police Commissioner to Join Frontline Duties for New Year's Eve and Rhythm and Vines Festival
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is set to return to frontline duties, working alongside staff in Nelson on New Year's Eve and policing at the Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne in late December. This New Year's Eve marks one year…
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SH 2 Northbound Closed Near Petone After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 northbound near Petone is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 5:17 am. One individual involved in the incident has sustained serious injuries and…
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Person Dies After Being Washed Away at Piha Beach
A person has died after being washed away by waves at Piha Beach. Police were called to the scene around 12:30pm today following a report of a person being swept out to sea. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed to…
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Man Charged After Hornby Incident Involving Suspected Gunshot Wound
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today after an incident in Hornby yesterday evening. Police were called to Amyes Road shortly after 6:30pm following reports of a male being chased by others, with one individual…
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Man in Custody Over Ruatiti Homicide Investigation
A 29-year-old man, sought for questioning in relation to a double homicide in Ruatiti, has surrendered to police. The man presented himself at the Whanganui Police Station today at approximately 1:30 PM. He was arrested on an active warrant and…
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Three Youths Arrested Following Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Three youths have been arrested in Hamilton following an aggravated robbery on Mill Street. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at approximately 6:40am. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner, no one was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonAggravated RobberyArrestMill StreetNeil FaulknerYouth CourtFirearmNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested and Charged with Murder in Jason Poa Case
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene. Mr. Poa died last Thursday at a Lake Crescent address in Hamilton. The arrest occurred today at…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Issues Alert for Synthetic Cannabinoids
High Alert, a drug information service in New Zealand, is reporting that serious harm has been linked to synthetic cannabinoids in the Auckland region. It said multiple hospitalizations have been reported within the last 24 hours. High Alert said this…
HealthSocial IssuesAustralasiaMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement
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Hawke's Bay Police Target Drink Driving in Hastings
Hawke’s Bay Police are "reasonably pleased" with the results of a drink driving operation conducted on Friday, December 19, in Hastings. During the operation, four impaired drivers were apprehended. Police set up a checkpoint at the roundabout of Pakowhai Road…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Hawke's BayHastingsDrink DrivingNathan RossPakowhai RoadNew Zealand Police
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New North Road in Kingsland Reopens After Crash
New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland, has reopened to traffic in both directions following a lunchtime crash. Police inquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Motorists are urged to drive carefully this Christmas Eve to ensure safe arrival…
TransportationLaw EnforcementAustralasia New North RoadKingslandAucklandCrashTrafficJarred WilliamsonNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Charged After Wilful Damage Incidents
A Police investigation in Auckland's Whenuapai has led to charges against a 34-year-old man for two counts of wilful damage. The incidents, which occurred on December 9 and 11, 2025, involved damage to a woman's vehicle. The accused is scheduled…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandWhenuapaiWaitematā WestRyan BuntingWilful DamageWaitākere District CourtCCTVNew Zealand Police
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gatherings in Wellington
Wellington Police disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight, preventing them from setting up at key locations. Operation Kereru targeted approximately 200 vehicles from areas including Whanganui, Levin, and Palmerston North, intending to engage in dangerous driving activities in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WellingtonPoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyOperation KereruCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police