Category: law_enforcement
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Serious Crash on State Highway 26 in Newstead
Police are responding to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 26, Morrinsville Road in Newstead, reported just before 7am. One person sustained serious injuries and is being treated by ambulance services. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Motorists are…
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Names Released in Fatal Paekākāriki Hill Helicopter Crash
Police have released the names of two individuals who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill on January 28. The deceased have been identified as Cole Christopher Ritchie, 25, from Wharepapa South, and Joseph Mark Keeley, 54, from Tauhara.…
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Pike River Mine Investigation Nearing Final Stages
Police are nearing the final stages of the criminal investigation into the first explosion at Pike River Mine in November 2010. Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney stated that this nationally significant and unique investigation is legally complex, with Police collaborating with…
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Man Arrested Following Fatal Port Chalmers Crash
Police investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Wickliffe Road on Saturday, January 31, have arrested one person. A 24-year-old man has appeared in the Dunedin District Court today on charges of driving dangerously causing death and failing to stop after…
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Police Stand Down Cordon After Firearm Sighting in Marae
Police cordons on Nuffield Avenue, Marae, have been stood down after an alleged sighting of a person with a firearm. Officers conducted a search but located nothing of concern. The public can expect an increased police presence in the area…
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Cyclist Dies in State Highway 1 Crash
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 near Grassmere in Marlborough this morning. Police were alerted to the collision, which involved a car and a cyclist, at approximately 7:30 AM. The cyclist tragically passed away at…
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Police Respond to Firearm Sighting in Marewa
Police are currently responding to an incident on Nuffield Avenue in Marewa and are asking the public to avoid the area. The call came in around 2:30 PM, reporting that one person was allegedly seen with a firearm. Cordon lines…
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
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Motorcyclist Dies After Ōtara Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash in Ōtara on Monday, January 26. The crash, which occurred on Bairds Road, was reported to Police at approximately 5:10 PM. The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in the collision and tragically passed…
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New Area Commander Appointed for Taranaki
New Zealand Police has announced the appointment of Inspector Mark Miller as the new Taranaki Area Commander. A formal pōwhiri, a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony, will be held to welcome Inspector Miller into his new role. The ceremony is scheduled…
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Woman Named After Fatal Whangārei Crash
Police have named Diana Tam, 44, of Auckland, as the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh, Whangārei. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 24. Police extended their thoughts to her family and friends…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Lake Grassmere
Police are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Grassmere in Marlborough, which was reported around 7:30 am. One person has been seriously injured in the incident. State Highway 1 in the affected area is currently…
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Police Seek Footage of Dangerous Dirt Biker Behavior in South Auckland
Police are urgently seeking public assistance and video footage to identify dirt bikers whose dangerous behavior in South Auckland put children and motorists at risk. The incident, which began around 3:45 PM, involved numerous riders performing stunts, driving on footpaths,…
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One Dead in Puketutu Road Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Puketutu Road this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene around 12:15 PM. The road was temporarily closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination and has since…
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Mount Maunganui Landslide Recovery Operation Concludes
Police have officially concluded all recovery operations at Mount Maunganui after a landslide occurred last Thursday, January 22. Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson, announced that Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) and Search and Rescue teams have ceased their…
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Serious Crash Closes Puketutu Road in Matamata
Police are responding to a serious crash involving two vehicles on Puketutu Road in Matamata, Waikato. The incident, reported around 12:15 PM, has left one person with serious injuries. Puketutu Road is currently closed between Matai and Buckland Roads as…
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Southern District Police Urge Road Safety After Tragic Weekend
Southern District Police are urging all road users to exercise caution and make safe choices as traffic volumes are set to increase across the region in the coming week. This comes after a weekend that saw two fatal crashes in…
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One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Glenorchy Crash
One person has died and another is in a serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Glenorchy-Routeburn Road. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly after 4:41 AM this morning. Tragically, one individual succumbed to their injuries at the…
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Police Seek Witnesses After Serious Assault in Napier
A 46-year-old man is in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital following a serious assault in Napier. Police were called to West Quay in Ahuriri around 1am this morning after the man was found unresponsive on the ground outside…
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One Dead in Early Morning Anaura Bay Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Anaura Road this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash about 2:10 AM in Anaura Bay, Gisborne. The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash…
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Family of Max Furse-Kee Releases Heartfelt Statement Following Tragic Loss
The family of Max Furse-Kee has released a poignant statement detailing the profound grief and shock following his sudden death on January 22. "On 22 January, our world changed forever. Our beloved Max was suddenly and unimaginably taken from us,"…
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Photo Released of Jackie Wheeler
The family of Jackie Wheeler has released a photograph for media purposes. The family has stated they will not be providing any further comment and have requested their privacy be respected during this time of grief.
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in State Highway 3 Crash
A motorcyclist has sustained critical injuries following a serious crash on State Highway 3 near Ratana this afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM between Whangaehu Village Road and Ratana Road. Emergency services are currently on the scene treating the…
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Auckland Protest Disperses Peacefully, Police Report No Arrests
Two protest groups that gathered in central Auckland have now dispersed, according to an update from Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander. Police had previously stated there would be no unlawful access to the motorway network or Auckland Harbour Bridge.…
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Family of Susan Knowles Expresses Gratitude to Rescue Teams
The family of Susan Knowles has issued a statement expressing their deep appreciation for the individuals involved in the search and recovery efforts. Susan Knowles is remembered as a mother, sister, grandmother, and wife, described as "larger than life" and…
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Auckland Protest Update: Police Monitor Dispersing Group
Police operations are continuing across Auckland's CBD as a protest group that gathered at Victoria Park has largely dispersed. The Police cordon on the Fanshawe Street motorway ramps is being stood down, according to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander.…
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Auckland Protest Concludes Without Incident
Police have reported that a planned protest in central Auckland this afternoon concluded without incident. The group, identified as Toitū Te Aroha, marched up Queen Street and reached Myers Park. Temporary road closures that were in place on Queen Street…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Lane on State Highway 7 in Canterbury
One lane on Mouse Point Road/State Highway 7 in Canterbury is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 11 am. Motorists are advised to delay travel if…
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Auckland Protest: Fanshawe Street Cordon Remains, Traffic Disruption Brief
A police cordon remains in place at the Fanshawe Street off-ramp and on-ramp in Auckland following a protest. Demonstrators, who had moved from Victoria Park, encountered a visible police presence at the cordon. The majority of this group has since…
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Police Operation Underway in Central Auckland Ahead of Protest
A significant police operation is currently active in central Auckland as authorities prepare for planned protest activity. Protesters have begun congregating at Victoria Park, prompting police to implement precautionary road closures in the vicinity. A cordon has also been established…