Category: law_enforcement
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Man Charged with Murder in Wharepai Domain Homicide
Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the death of Dax Holland, whose body was found at Wharepai Domain on Saturday, February 14. The 24-year-old has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in Tauranga…
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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault that occurred in Cannons Creek this morning. The incident took place just before 7:40am in Dido Place, following reports of a firearm being discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries…
Law Enforcement Cannons CreekAssaultFirearmPolice InvestigationPublic AppealWellingtonCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Dairy Flat Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, on February 8. He was Thomas John Lycett, 21, of Stanmore Bay. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this…
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Police name man who died in Buckland crash
Police can now name the man who died following a fatal crash on Logan Road, Buckland on February 9. He was Mark Richard Gerring, 67, of Pukekohe. Police extend their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time.…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Taupaki Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Nelson Road, Taupaki on January 29. He was Keith Armour Southey, 63, of Waimauku. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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New Zealand Police Expand Roadside Drug Testing After Initial Success
Roadside drug testing, implemented in Wellington in mid-December 2025, has been deemed a valuable road safety tool by New Zealand Police. Over 300 screening tests have been conducted, resulting in seven infringements issued as of February 18, 2026. Superintendent Steve…
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
One person has sustained moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido Place shortly before 7:40am. Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while police conducted enquiries, but these lockdowns have since been…
Law EnforcementDisasters AssaultCannons CreekPoliceEmergency ServicesLockdownInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Crash Blocks Lane on State Highway 2 in Petone
One lane on State Highway 2, northbound, in Petone is currently blocked due to a crash this morning. Police responded to a single-vehicle incident where a truck collided with the median barrier at approximately 7:50 am. Fortunately, no injuries have…
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Three Arrested in Connection with Northcote Incident
Three men have been arrested in relation to a serious incident at a Hoani Street, Northcote property on Wednesday night that left four people injured. The men, aged 19, 31, and 40, have been charged with aggravated wounding and aggravated…
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Man Arrested in Hamilton for Tool Burglaries Valued Over $40,000
A man has been arrested in Hamilton following an investigation into a series of tool burglaries that have resulted in losses exceeding $40,000. The 36-year-old is facing three charges of burglary and is scheduled to appear in Hamilton District Court…
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Police Appeal for Witnesses in Napier Child's Water-Related Death
Napier Police are renewing their appeal for information following the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Westshore, Napier. Authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen the child on Thursday, February 5, between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The…
Law EnforcementDisasters NapierPoliceDeath investigationMissing childWitness appealWater safetyChild deathNew Zealand Police
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Four Injured in Gang-Related Shooting in Northcote
Police are following strong lines of inquiry after four people were injured at a Hoani Street address in Northcote last night. Emergency services were called to the property around 9:30 p.m. following reports of an altercation between two parties. Two…
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Three Arrested in Dunedin Organised Crime Bust
Police have arrested and charged three people in Dunedin following an operation targeting organised crime. On Thursday, February 12, a search warrant was executed at a commercial address on Willis Street, where a stolen vehicle was recovered and three men…
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Home Invader Apprehended in Stolen Vehicle Near Te Awamutu
Waikato West Police have arrested a burglar who broke into a home and stole the victim’s car and belongings during the night. The incident occurred shortly before 11pm when the victim was woken by intruders searching the property. The burglars…
Law EnforcementTransportation Waikato West PoliceTe AwamutuBurglaryVehicle TheftArrestCrime PreventionNew Zealand Police
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Police Release Name in Wharepai Domain Homicide Investigation
Police investigating a homicide after a body was found in the Wharepai Domain on Saturday, February 14, have released the name of the deceased as 54-year-old Dax Rodney Holland. Officers were called to the scene around 2pm last Saturday, and…
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Man Dies in Ruatangata West Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ruatangata West on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Rondy Pedrido Sepaya, 38, of Ruatangata West. Police extended their condolences to Mr. Sepaya's loved…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka, Northland. The single-vehicle incident was reported to Police at 7:35 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. State Highway 1 is currently closed between…
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Four Injured in Northcote Altercation, Police Investigating
Four individuals have been injured following a serious altercation at an address on Hoani Street in Northcote late last night. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 9:30 PM. One person is reported to be in critical condition, while…
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Police Seize Multiple Firearms in Māngere Investigation
Police have seized a significant cache of firearms and ammunition following an investigation into a family harm event in Māngere. The operation began on Sunday afternoon when officers responded to a report of a disagreement between family members, during which…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Firearms SeizureMāngereFamily HarmPolice InvestigationWeaponryNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Burglar's red light dash leads to arrest
A dangerous drive through red lights in Newmarket has led to the arrest of a 53-year-old man who is now facing charges of burglary and dangerous driving. The incident began just after 10am on Tuesday when a camera operator in…
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Southland Police Intensify Search for Missing Man Kevin Belling
Southland Police are continuing their search for 62-year-old Kevin Belling, who was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on January 9 and reported missing on January 18. Extensive searches have already been conducted by Police Search and Rescue and…
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Serious Crash Closes SH87 Near Clarks Junction
State Highway 87 near Clarks Junction in Otago is closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles. The incident occurred around 2:15 PM today between Rocklands Road and Johnson Road. The driver of one of the vehicles has been transported…
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Woman Dies After Dog Attack in Kaihu
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a woman in Kaihu after she was attacked by dogs on February 17. Emergency services were called to a rural address off State Highway 12 around 11:25 am. Detective Senior Sergeant…
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Serious Crash in Māngere East Involves Truck and Pedestrian
Police are responding to a serious crash in Māngere East that occurred just before midday at the intersection of Savill Drive and Massey Road. The incident involved a truck and a pedestrian. The pedestrian has been taken to Middlemore Hospital…
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Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Individuals in Mount Maunganui Cordon Breach
Bay of Plenty Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying three individuals pictured in recent images. Authorities believe these individuals may have information relevant to enquiries concerning a breach of the Mount Maunganui landslide cordon. The breaches…
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Landslip Closes Roads in Musselburgh, Dunedin
Musselburgh, Dunedin - Roads in Musselburgh, Dunedin, including Belmont Lane and surrounding streets, have been closed following a landslip this morning. Police were alerted to the incident around 10:50 am. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Police are currently working…
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Homicide Inquiry Launched into Man's Death in Tauranga
A man's death in Tauranga on Saturday is now being treated as a homicide, police have confirmed. The body of the man was discovered in a secluded area of Wharepai Domain around 2pm on Saturday, February 14. A post-mortem examination…
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Five Youths Charged in Napier Aggravated Robbery
Five youths are facing court charges after an aggravated robbery in Napier's Westshore area. The incident occurred on Monday, February 16, at approximately 4:40 pm at a commercial property on Charles Street. Police reported that three individuals allegedly entered the…
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Man Arrested for Breaching Mount Maunganui Landslide Cordon
Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man following a breach at the Mount Maunganui landslide site cordon early this morning. At approximately 2:30 AM, police were alerted that a man had allegedly entered the Mount Maunganui landslide…
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Police Seek Public Assistance in High-Value Swanson Burglary
Police are appealing to the public for assistance with a high-value burglary that occurred in Swanson, Auckland, last month. The incident took place at a residential address on Swanson Road between January 14 and 27. During the burglary, a significant…