Category: law_enforcement
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Man Charged in Theft of War Plaques from Invercargill Cemetery
Invercargill Police have charged a 44-year-old man with theft following the removal of veteran war plaques from St John Cemetery. Between October 28 and November 22, nine plaques were taken, with four removed from the graves of Returned Service personnel…
Law EnforcementMilitarySocial Issues InvercargillTheftWar PlaquesCemeteryPoliceReturned Service PersonnelWorld War IWorld War IINew Zealand Police
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper Connor Purvis
The search for missing tramper Connor Purvis is ongoing, with approximately 50 people involved in the operation. Search efforts are currently focused on the upper South Temple Valley, Mt Huxley, and the Huxley River South Branch, utilizing both foot patrols…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Tramper in Kahurangi National Park
The search is ongoing for Graham Garnett, 66, who was reported overdue in the Baton area of Kahurangi National Park. Garnett was expected to return on December 30 after tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area but failed to do so.…
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State Highway 3 Reopens in Stratford After Truck Load Incident
State Highway 3 at Stratford has fully reopened after an incident involving a truck losing some of its load. The disruption occurred around 10 am today, leading to all lanes being temporarily closed. The road has now been cleared, and…
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Woman Dies Following Early January Crash
A woman who was critically injured in a crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina, on January 2 has died. She had been transported to Wellington Hospital following the incident and passed away on January 5. Police extended their…
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Police Seek William Nelson-Bell for Assault and Theft Offences
Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate William Nelson-Bell, 23, who has a warrant for his arrest. Nelson-Bell is wanted in relation to assault and theft offences and is known to frequent the Counties Manukau area. Authorities believe he…
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Intensified Search Underway for Missing Tramper Connor Purvis
A significant search operation continues for missing tramper Connor Purvis, with efforts intensifying on Mt Huxley and the Huxley River South Branch. Specialist search teams, including Wānaka Canyon and Drone teams, the Dunedin Cliff rescue team, and multiple Land Search…
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State Highway 3 Partially Blocked After Truck Spills Load
State Highway 3 in Stratford is currently operating with a single lane due to a truck spilling its load in the northbound lane around 10 a.m. today. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. The…
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Teenagers Arrested After Alleged Sunnyvale Store Robbery
Police have arrested three youths following an alleged aggravated robbery at a Sunnyvale store. The incident occurred last night at approximately 7:40 pm when a group, reportedly armed with a non-firearm weapon, entered a shop on View Road and demanded…
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Aotea Quay and SH1 On-Ramp Reopen After Incident
Aotea Quay and the State Highway 1 on-ramp have reopened after an earlier crash and subsequent diesel spill. Authorities have thanked motorists for their patience during the closure.
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Wellington Road Closures After Fuel Truck Crash
Aotea Quay in Wellington and the northbound on-ramp for State Highway 1 are closed following a crash involving a fuel truck. The incident occurred around 2:45 am, resulting in a diesel spill onto the roadway. Police have stated that road…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Kahurangi National Park
Police Search and Rescue teams are continuing their search for Graham Garnett, 66, who was reported missing after failing to return from a tramp in the Baton area of Kahurangi National Park. Garnett was expected back on December 30. Search…
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East Coast Road Closed After Serious Single-Vehicle Crash
East Coast Road near Stillwater, Auckland, has been closed by police between Wilks Road and Bawden Road following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services just after 3pm. One person sustained serious injuries and is currently being…
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Auckland Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Men After Mass Disorder
Police are appealing for the public's help to identify men involved in a mass disorder incident that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland. The incident, which involved approximately 50 people, took place around 3:40 am on Sunday, December 28. Detective…
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Police Seek Bruce Tautari on Arrest Warrant
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Bruce Tautari, 21, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Tautari failed to appear in court and is believed to be actively avoiding law enforcement. He is known to frequent the…
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One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 24
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24, Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The collision was reported around 9:45 am. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The…
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Roche Street, Wanaka Closed After Serious Crash
Roche Street in Wanaka has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at approximately 10:45am. Initial indications suggest that there have been serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are advising motorists to avoid the…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 24/Tauranga Road
State Highway 24/Tauranga Road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash reported at approximately 9:45 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. The road is currently closed in the vicinity of Old Te Aroha…
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Jones Road, Rolleston Closed After Serious Crash
Jones Road in Rolleston has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to police shortly after 7:45am this morning. Early indications suggest that there have been serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are advising…
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Auckland Intersection Reopens After Incident
The intersection of Wairau Road and Forrest Hill Road in Auckland has now reopened following an earlier incident. Police would like to thank motorists for their understanding while the situation was resolved.
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Auckland Intersection Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Auckland motorists are being rerouted due to a road closure at the intersection of Wairau Road and Forrest Hill Road. The closure is in effect while emergency services attend to an incident on Wairau Road. Drivers are advised to use…
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Man Charged After Hamilton Hit and Run
Police have arrested and charged a man following a hit and run incident in Hamilton yesterday afternoon. At approximately 3:15pm, police were alerted to a vehicle striking a person on Raymond Street and then fleeing the scene. The victim was…
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New Zealand Holiday Road Deaths Decrease for Second Consecutive Year
Police in New Zealand have reported a decrease in road deaths for the second consecutive holiday period. The provisional number of road fatalities for the 2025/2026 Christmas holiday period stands at seven, a notable reduction from the 15 deaths recorded…
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Search Underway for Missing Tramper Near Mount Huxley
A large-scale search is currently underway for a missing tramper, Connor Purvis, 20, near Lake Ōhau. Purvis was expected to climb Mount Huxley on or around December 30th, descending via the Huxley River South Branch, but has not returned. Police…
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State Highway 1 Reopens in Takanini After Truck Incident
All lanes on State Highway 1 at Takanini have reopened after a truck collided with an overbridge. The incident occurred around 3:25 PM today. Police have confirmed that there appears to be no structural damage to the overbridge. Authorities thanked…
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State Highway 4 Closed After Truck Rollover
State Highway 4 in Aria, Waitomo, is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash where a truck rolled this afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM. Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries. Diversions have been established at Kopaki Road and…
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Truck Collision Blocks State Highway 1 in Takanini
State Highway 1 in Takanini is experiencing significant delays after a truck carrying a small house collided with an overbridge. The incident occurred northbound between the Papakura on-ramp and the Manurewa-Takanini off-ramp around 3:25 PM. Police confirmed that no one…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Palmerston North Cyclist Crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash involving a cyclist and a vehicle in Palmerston North on Friday, January 2. The incident occurred on Tennant Drive, near Massey University, around 4:30 PM. The cyclist sustained critical injuries and is…
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Police Seek Witnesses After Assault at Champagne Gully Campsite
Cromwell Police are seeking public assistance following an assault that took place at the Champagne Gully camping area around 10pm on Friday, January 2. A 33-year-old man has been charged with assaulting three people and is scheduled to appear in…
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Police Seek Stolen Ute and Dogs After Alexandra Burglary
Central Otago Police are seeking the public's help to locate a stolen vehicle and dogs following a burglary in Alexandra. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3. Initially, a stolen vehicle was discovered abandoned near Ōmakau. Subsequently, a second vehicle,…