Category: law_enforcement
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Warkworth Search Continues for Missing Man
Search efforts are expected to resume today for a man missing after being swept away in the Mahurangi River near Warkworth. The man, in his 40s and from the wider Mahurangi community, went missing from Falls Road around 7:41 am…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man Liam
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 23-year-old Liam, who has been reported missing from Bulls. Liam was last seen in Bulls, on Watson Street and Walton Street between 11am and 2pm on Monday, January 19. Police and…
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State Highway 25A Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
State Highway 25A is currently blocked just north of the intersection with State Highway 26 in Kopu due to a crash. The single-vehicle incident, involving a truck, was reported at 2:15pm. The driver sustained serious injuries. Authorities expect the road…
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Name Released in Hahei Water Incident
Police have released the name of a man who died in a water-related incident in Hahei on Monday, January 19. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Jack Oliver-Hood, who resided in Mount Eden, Auckland. Police extended their condolences to…
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Search Continues for Missing Man Near Warkworth
Efforts are ongoing this afternoon to locate a man who was reported missing near Warkworth this morning. Resources from several emergency agencies have been deployed around the Mahurangi River, with Police Search and Rescue continuing shore-based searching. "Police Search and…
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Police seek information after Nelson pedestrian crash
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Nelson yesterday. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tasman and Weka streets around 4pm after a vehicle and a pedestrian collided. One person was transported to hospital with…
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Man Missing After Vehicle Washed Away Near Warkworth
An operation is underway after a man and his vehicle were reported missing near Warkworth. At 7:41 AM, police received information that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks…
Law EnforcementDisasters WarkworthPoliceSearch and RescueMissing PersonRiver CrossingWeather WarningsNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle in Auckland
Auckland Central Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Tuesday evening after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle with a stolen car. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when police received information about a stolen Toyota Vitz being driven on Great…
Law EnforcementTransportation AucklandPoliceStolen VehicleRammingArrestReckless DrivingAssault with a WeaponNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Sees Record 100 Former Officers Return in 2025
New Zealand Police is celebrating a record-breaking year with 100 former officers rejoining in 2025, a significant increase from the previous record of 40 in 2023. Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m thrilled that we had 100 former…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement New Zealand PolicePolice RecruitmentFormer OfficersConstabularyDetectivesCommunity Safety
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Youth Arrested After Violent Shoplifting Incident in Newmarket
Three young individuals have been arrested following a shoplifting incident that turned violent in Newmarket on Tuesday evening. Police responded to reports of a shoplifting at a hobby store on Broadway, during which a staff member sustained a stab wound.…
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Youth Arrested Following Aggravated Assault in Newmarket
New Zealand Police have arrested a youth following an aggravated assault in Newmarket. The incident occurred recently, and police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. Further details regarding the assault or the identity of the arrested youth have…
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Two Men Arrested for Vehicle Interference in Central Auckland
Two men have been arrested and charged following a disturbance in central Auckland early this morning. Auckland Central Police responded to a report from a resident who observed two men attempting to start a Mazda Demio parked on Cross Street…
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State Highway 1 Blocked by Single Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1 is blocked in both lanes between Ōhau and Manakau following a single vehicle crash. Police are in attendance at the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 1:40pm. Initial reports suggest there are no serious…
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Police Seize Vehicle of Interest in Onehunga Firearms Incident
Auckland City Police have seized a vehicle of interest as part of their ongoing investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in Onehunga on Friday morning. The vehicle, described as a dark-coloured Toyota van, was seen pulling up to an…
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Serious Assault Prompts Road Closure in Ōpunake
Ihaia Road in Ōpunake has been closed due to an incident that occurred overnight. Police were alerted around 10:15pm to a report of a serious assault. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. Cordons have…
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One Dead in Hahei Water Incident
One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon. Police were alerted around 3:15 PM to a man in need of assistance in the water near Tutaritari Road. The man was located and brought ashore in a…
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Investigation Launched into Pedestrian Fatality in Haruru Falls
An investigation is underway into the death of a pedestrian in Haruru Falls, Northland, following a collision with a vehicle on Puketona Road. The incident occurred just after 12:10 AM on Sunday, January 18. The pedestrian, a male, was struck…
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Man Rescued After Three Weeks Lost in Kahurangi National Park
A man who spent nearly three weeks lost in New Zealand's Kahurangi National Park has been found alive, prompting a strong reminder from police and his family about essential safety measures for outdoor adventures. Graham Garnett became disoriented due to…
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Three Arrested, One Sought in Churton Park Assaults
Police investigating serious assaults in Churton Park have apprehended two additional offenders, bringing the total in custody to three. A 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on January 22, and a 17-year-old man will appear in…
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Man dies following water-related incident in Rotorua
A man has died following a water-related incident in Rotorua late last night. Emergency services were called to a geothermal area on Tukiterangi Street, Whakarewarewa, around 9:40pm. A man had been pulled from the water unconscious. Sadly, he was unable…
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Missing Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park
A 66-year-old tramper, Graham Garnett, has been found alive in Kahurangi National Park. Garnett had been missing since December 30, when he failed to return from a tramp in the Baton/Ellis River area. A large-scale search operation was launched, involving…
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One Dead in Early Morning Haruru Crash
One person has died following a serious crash in Haruru early this morning. The incident occurred around 12:10 am today when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Puketona Road, near the Garden Court intersection. Despite the efforts of…
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Serious Crash on Tahuna Road, Whakatāne
Police are currently responding to a serious crash on Tahuna Road in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. The incident, involving a single vehicle leaving the road, was reported around 3:40 PM. Two individuals have sustained serious injuries as a result of…
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Police successfully airlift stranded motorists from Waioeka Gorge
Police have confirmed that all individuals stranded in the slip-struck Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2 have been successfully airlifted out. The rescue operation began last night after police were alerted to slips blocking the road in both directions. The…
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Onehunga Shooting: Man Critical, Police Seek Public Assistance
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in Onehunga yesterday. Police discovered the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, responding to reports of a shooting. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce stated…
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Police Seek Information on Fatal Tikitere Crash
Police are seeking public assistance following a fatal crash on State Highway 30 in Tikitere last week. The collision, involving two vehicles, occurred around 4:20 am on Thursday, January 15. Emergency services responded to find two people deceased at the…
Law EnforcementDisasters TikitereState Highway 30Fatal CrashPolice AppealCCTV FootageDashcam FootageRotoruaNew Zealand Police
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Over 40 Rescued After Flooding Closes State Highway 2
More than 40 people have been evacuated following severe flooding and slips that led to the closure of State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki. The first slip was reported around 9 am on Friday after heavy rainfall in the…
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Police Launch Rescue Operation on State Highway 2
Police have commenced a rescue operation to assist members of the public stranded by landslips on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge, located between Ōpōtiki and Matawai. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with partner agencies. Inspector Nicky…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementDisasters Rescue OperationState Highway 2LandslipsŌpōtikiMatawaiWaioeka GorgePoliceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Protest Permit Declined
A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access to the bridge will not be facilitated by Police. The event was being organised by The Freedom and Rights Coalition for January 31, 2026. Several…
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Police Seek Information After Serious Firearms Incident in Onehunga
Auckland Police are investigating a serious firearms incident in Onehunga that occurred this morning, leaving one person in a critical condition. The incident took place shortly after 11 am on Arthur Street, following reports of a person being shot. Upon…