Category: law_enforcement
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Police Concerned for Missing Papamoa Woman Nicola O'Connor
Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of missing Papamoa woman Nicola O’Connor and are urgently seeking information on her whereabouts. Nicola’s house bus was found on the Rapurapu Track in the Lower Kaimai area yesterday afternoon, February 3. A…
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Man Charged with Murder in Clutha Homicide Investigation
Police investigating a homicide in Crichton, Clutha, have arrested one person following the death of a woman on Friday 23 January. Emergency services were called to Adams Flats Road around 6.10pm where a woman was found deceased, and a second…
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Child Dies in Fatal Crash on Leeston Road
A child has tragically died following a serious crash on Leeston Road in Springston this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, at approximately 3:30 PM on Wednesday, February 4. Despite the best…
Law EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashSpringstonLeeston RoadChildPedestrianPoliceSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 2 Lane Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
One southbound lane on State Highway 2, Ngauranga, Wellington, is blocked following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene just before the Ngauranga exit around 4:40 pm. Although no injuries were reported, a fuel leak from…
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Three Teenagers Charged After Manurewa Superette Robbery
Three teenagers have been charged after an aggravated robbery at a superette on Mahia Road in Manurewa this morning. The incident occurred around 7:15 am when three offenders entered the store. One of the offenders allegedly threatened a worker with…
Law Enforcement ManurewaSuperette RobberyAggravated RobberyTeenagers ChargedPolice ApprehensionHammer ThreatStolen VehicleNew Zealand Police
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Comanchero Club Members Face Drug and Firearms Charges
Two men associated with the Comanchero Motorcycle Club are facing serious drug and firearms charges following police searches in south-east Auckland. Investigators from the National Gang Unit executed three search warrants in Flat Bush this morning, leading to the arrest…
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One Dead After Miramar Car and Pedestrian Crash
One person has died following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Mapuia Road in Miramar on Friday, January 30th. Police were notified of the crash around 4:40pm on a private driveway. The victim sadly passed away yesterday…
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Serious Crash Closes Leeston Road in Springston
Leeston Road in Springston, Selwyn, is currently closed following a serious crash that occurred this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, around 3:30 PM. Initial reports indicate that the pedestrian has suffered…
Law EnforcementDisasters CrashSpringstonLeeston RoadPedestrianSerious InjuriesPoliceTraffic DiversionNew Zealand Police
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Manurewa
Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Manurewa area has been located. Authorities stated that the woman is safe and well. The New Zealand Police extended their gratitude to members of the public who…
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Napier Firearms Incident Leads to Arrest
Police are appealing for information after a firearms incident in Napier early this morning. At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, February 4, officers responded to reports of a firearm being discharged on Thackeray Street. Upon arrival, police found one person…
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Police Shoot Man in Hamilton After He Presented Shotgun
A man is in Waikato Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by Police in Hamilton this morning. The incident began when Police responded to reports of a vehicle driving erratically on Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu, just before 9 am.…
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Police to Address Critical Incident in Whitiora
Acting Waikato District Commander Inspector Will Loughrin is scheduled to address media regarding a critical incident in Whitiora, Hamilton this morning. The briefing will take place at 2pm. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz to…
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Three Men Sentenced for Murder of West Auckland Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair
Three men with ties to the Head Hunters gang have received life sentences for the murder of 19-year-old Jayden Mamfredos-Nair, who disappeared from west Auckland in April 2023. The sentencing took place today in the Auckland High Court. Jayden Mamfredos-Nair…
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Police Incident in Whitiora, Waikato
Police cordons are in place along Ulster Street and Abbotsford Street in Whitiora, Waikato, as officers respond to an incident. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and anticipate potential delays. Further information will be released as…
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89 New Officers Graduate from New Zealand Police Academy
Eighty-nine new police officers are set to graduate from their initial training course at the 392 Recruit Wing graduation ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, December 5, at Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua. Media are asked…
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Media Invited to Pōwhiri for New Eastern District Commander
The Eastern Police District has extended a media invitation to a pōwhiri, a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony, for its new Eastern District Commander, Superintendent Joel Lamb. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026, commencing at 11:00 am. The…
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Man Who Died in Hurunui Crash Identified
Police have released the name of a man who died following a crash in Hurunui on Thursday, January 29. The deceased has been identified as 69-year-old David Moss, from the United Kingdom. Police extended their thoughts to those close to…
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Search Continues for Missing Invercargill Man
Southland Police are continuing their search for Invercargill man Kevin Belling, 62, who was reported missing on Sunday, January 18. Belling was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday, January 9, and has not been heard from for…
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Teenagers Arrested After Devonport Ferry Terminal Burglary
Police have arrested two teenagers after an early morning burglary at the Devonport Ferry Terminal. The incident occurred around 6:10 am on Tuesday when two males reportedly forced open a roller door at a convenience store within the terminal and…
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Olympic Gold Medal Stolen in Christchurch Burglary
Police are appealing for public assistance following the theft of an Olympic gold medal during a burglary in Strowan, Christchurch, on Monday, February 2. The medal was won by rowing legend Leslie O’Connell at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.…
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Man Dies Following Assault Outside Napier Nightclub
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man assaulted outside a Napier nightclub last week. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Andy Winitana of Hastings. Winitana died in hospital on Tuesday, February 3, after sustaining…
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Police Launch Investigation After Body Found at Omahu Worksite
Police have initiated an investigation following the discovery of a body at a worksite on Taihape Road in Omahu earlier today. Authorities were alerted to the scene around 9:10 am when the body was found on the property. The circumstances…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Person Kareeve Witehira
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Kareeve Witehira, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area. The 45-year-old was reported missing on 27 January and is likely in the wider Auckland or Northland areas. Kareeve is described…
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Waikato Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Vehicle and Belongings After Burglary
Waikato Police have arrested two people and recovered a stolen vehicle and personal belongings following a burglary reported on Monday morning in Tamahere. The occupants returned from a walk to find their home broken into and their vehicle and belongings…
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Waitārere Beach Investigation Update: One Stab Wound Confirmed
Police are continuing their investigation into the Waitārere Beach incident. Inspector Craig Sheridan of the Central District Crime Unit stated that the scene examination and post-mortem have been completed. "As a result, Police now believe one person at the address…
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Police name man who died in Rolleston crash
Police can now name the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on Jones Road in Rolleston on Monday, January 5. He was 22-year-old Connor Cossey from Rolleston. Police extend their sympathies to the loved ones of Connor.
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Woman Charged After Alleged Bus Driver Assault in Central Auckland
A woman has been charged following an alleged assault on a bus driver in central Auckland. Auckland Central Police responded to the incident on Queen Street on Monday night. According to Area Commander Inspector Grae Anderson, the driver encountered a…
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings on Unjustified Force
Police have acknowledged the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into a traffic stop and later use of force that occurred on 22 December 2022. The incident began when a road policing officer observed a woman, Ms Z, make a thumbs…
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Two Men Charged After Construction Site Burglary in Hobsonville
Two men have been charged following a burglary at a construction site in Hobsonville early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when two individuals allegedly entered a work site on Hobsonville Road, using a vehicle to drive through…
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Northbound State Highway 1 Lane Blocked by Two-Vehicle Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 1 on the Waikato Expressway, near Tamahere, is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly before 8am this morning. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as…