Category: law_enforcement
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Police and Health Warn of Nitrous Oxide Dangers, Especially for Drivers
New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Health are collaborating to address escalating concerns over the misuse of nitrous oxide, commonly known as nangs, laughing gas, or nos, with a particular focus on its use by drivers. Assistant Commissioner of…
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Search Continues for Missing Man in Manawatū River
The search for a man missing in the Manawatū River is continuing today, with improved conditions aiding the operation. The river has calmed and water visibility has increased, allowing for more effective searching. The Police Dive Squad and the Land…
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Alleged Fraudster Arrested in Auckland After Late-Night Patrol
An alleged fraud offender was apprehended by Auckland City Beat Team officers during a late-night patrol on St Lukes Road, just before 1am. The vehicle was stopped because its registered owner was wanted in connection with a fraud case. Officers…
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings on Custody Care After Man's Death
New Zealand Police have acknowledged the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s (IPCA) findings into an incident where a man died in Police custody in Auckland in 2023. The man was found unconscious and unresponsive at the Auckland District Custody Unit on…
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Serious Crash on Kamo Road, Whangārei
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Kamo Road in Whangārei. The incident, involving a truck and a pedestrian, was reported to Police at 9:35 am. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Diversions are currently in place on Kamo…
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Three Arrested Following Te Kauwhata Shooting
Three people are due to appear in court following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. The incident came to light on Saturday, February 21, when a man arrived at Waikato Hospital with a gunshot wound. Police determined…
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Seven Rescued from Waikato River After Float Trip Goes Wrong
Seven people were rescued from the Waikato River last night after Police received reports of individuals struggling in the water. The incident occurred around 7:20 pm when Police were alerted to a group of four men who were floating from…
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Serious Crash Closes Puketitiri Road, One Injured
Puketitiri Road has been closed following a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred early this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at approximately 6:30 AM. Reports indicate that one individual has sustained serious injuries as a result of the…
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Police Investigating Sudden Death in Taupaki
Police are conducting enquiries into a sudden death that occurred in Taupaki on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to an incident on a shared driveway off Nixon Road around 9pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie stated, “A man aged in his…
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High-Risk Offender Apprehended in Dunedin After Police Pursuit
Dunedin police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Brockville this evening, who was wanted in connection with a series of offences in the Otago Coastal Area. Officers located the man at a commercial premises on Kaikorai Valley Road around 6:00…
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Senior Constable Aaron Senior and Dog Cole Win Top Honours at Police Dog Championships
Hard-working dog teams from the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Customs Service, and Department of Corrections recently competed in the 51st Patrol and Detector Dog Championships. The event concluded with a prizegiving ceremony at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham.…
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Van Owner Arrested After Burglary and Crash
Police have arrested the owner of a van following a burglary in Christchurch that concluded with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank near Amberley. The incident began when a member of the public found an abandoned,…
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Police Appeal for Information in Omahu Homicide Investigation
Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for public assistance in their investigation into the homicide of Sharlene Smith. Police were called to a worksite on Taihape Road, Omahu, on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, after Sharlene’s body was discovered. Investigators have identified…
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Woman Charged After Auckland Burglaries and Stolen Vehicle
Auckland police have charged a 31-year-old woman following a series of alleged offenses across the city, including two burglaries and the theft of a vehicle. The charges stem from incidents reported in Epsom and Grey Lynn. Police responded to calls…
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Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Christchurch Murder
Police have acknowledged the sentence handed down to Nathan Boulter for the murder of Chantal McDonald in the High Court at Christchurch. Boulter, 37, will serve a minimum of 17 years in prison without parole. Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons…
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Police Investigate Firearms Incident in Christchurch
A scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following a firearms incident early this morning. Police were called to a Keri Place address around 4:35am after reports of a vehicle leaving the area at speed and…
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Water Search and Rescue Underway in Palmerston North
A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. Police were called around 11:20 PM last night following reports of personal items abandoned in a suspicious manner on Albert Street. Officers discovered the items, which led them…
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Pedestrian Injured in Clevedon Road Crash
Police are responding to a crash on Clevedon Road in Papakura involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident occurred around 8:20 AM this morning. The pedestrian involved has been taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Authorities have implemented…
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving in Fatal Motutere Crash
A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death in relation to a fatal crash on SH1, Motutere, on July 4, 2025. The 24-year-old woman, who first appeared in court on December 16, 2025, has now…
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Police Warn of Tar Chunks on Central North Island Highways
Police are alerting the public to hazardous conditions on several key highways in the central North Island. Reports have been received of chunks of tar present on State Highway 1, State Highway 4, and State Highway 49, specifically in the…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicles in Manukau
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man following an incident in Manukau where he allegedly rammed two police vehicles. The incident began just before 1:45 am when police observed a van driving erratically, running red lights. The Eagle helicopter…
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Two Arrested in Manurewa Shooting Investigation
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man following a shooting in Manurewa on Wednesday, February 18. The incident occurred around 8:45 pm on Marumaru Lane. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers stated, “The offender has gone to the door and asked for the…
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Serious Crash Closes Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road
Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road is currently closed at the intersection with Te Ngaio Road following a serious two-vehicle crash reported at 7:50am. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. Diversions have been put in place at…
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Two Vehicle Incidents Cause Lane Closures on Christchurch Northern Motorway
Two separate vehicle incidents on the Christchurch Northern Motorway near Kaiapoi have led to lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions. Police were alerted to the incidents around 5am this morning. On the southern side of the motorway, a…
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Second Arrest Made in Hastings Homicide Investigation
Police investigating the murder of Flaxmere man Keith Pati on 16 February 2025, have made a second arrest in relation to the incident. A search warrant was carried out today in Napier, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman.…
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One Dead in SH2 Mangatāwhiri Crash
One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 11:10 am, where a truck and a car had collided. The driver of the car was pronounced…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Mangatāwhiri
Police are responding to a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 2 near Mangatāwhiri. The incident occurred just after 11 am, and initial reports indicate that serious injuries have been sustained. As a result, State Highway 2 is…
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Woman Arrested for Shoplifting in Thames
Police have arrested and charged a 52-year-old woman in Thames in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents that occurred over the past month. The arrest followed an extensive review of video footage related to the retail crimes. Inspector Mike Henwood, Eastern…
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Police Seek Tevita Lasa in Connection with Burglary
Police are actively seeking Tevita Lasa, a 35-year-old man with an active warrant for his arrest. Lasa is wanted in connection with a burglary and is believed to be actively avoiding law enforcement. He is known to frequent the Auckland…
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Man, 42, identified after fatal Lower Moutere crash
Police have released the name of a man who died following a crash on Waiwhero Road, Lower Moutere, on Wednesday 4 February. Paul Daniel McKay, 42, was from Motueka. Police extend their condolences to Paul’s loved ones. Enquiries into the…