Category: law_enforcement
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Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash on Titi Road, Mauku
Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died following a crash in Mauku earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred on Titi Road at 3.22pm, involving a truck and a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the…
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
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Police Identify Suspects in Whanganui Robbery
Whanganui Police have announced they have identified the people sought in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff. Media outlets that were previously issued images of the suspects are now asked to remove them from any ongoing reporting.…
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New Zealand Police Target Comanchero Gang in Australasian Operation
New Zealand Police have arrested three men and seized firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, cash, and methamphetamine as part of a wider Australasian operation targeting the Comanchero motorcycle gang. The enforcement activity, known as Taskforce Morpheus, involved law enforcement agencies…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Mauku Truck Collision
A pedestrian has been critically injured after a collision with a truck on Titi Road in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. The incident was reported at 3:22 PM. Emergency services are currently attending the scene, and Titi Road has been closed…
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Third Murder Charge Laid in Pakuranga Heights Homicide Investigation
Police have laid a third murder charge in connection with the homicide investigation into the death of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi. The courier driver was killed on Marvon Downs Avenue in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block, launched on August 19,…
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Police Seek Information on Assault Suspect in Napier
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, just before 7:30 am on the Limestone Track, between Ulyatt Road and Riverbend Road. The victim was uninjured but understandably…
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Three Charged in Whanganui Aggravated Robbery
Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff, Whanganui. The incident took place on Wednesday, March 4, around 6:10 p.m. on Polson Street. It is alleged that the offenders entered the…
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Rotorua Police Disrupt Gang Gathering, Make Multiple Arrests
Rotorua Police were out in force on Wednesday night, managing a gang gathering in the area and securing several arrests for unrelated matters. A large group of gang members had begun to assemble, but officers' attention was also directed towards…
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Police Seek Information on Vehicle Damage Incidents in Clive
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of incidents involving damage to parked vehicles in Clive over the past week. The incidents, which occurred primarily overnight, have been reported on Ferry Road, Tucker Lane, Allens Lane, Sutton Avenue, and State…
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Police Recover Two Stolen Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Flat Bush
Police conducting a search for a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Flat Bush on Tuesday night located not only the targeted vehicle but also a second stolen luxury car valued at over $100,000. The initial search began around 11:40 PM when officers…
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Human Remains Found on Coppermine Island Identified as Missing Fisherman
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as Ferzil Babu, who was reported missing in May 2024. The discovery was made on December 20, 2025, by a member of the Department of Conservation, who…
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Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Sexual Offenses Against Young Girls
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Manase Uaisele in Napier District Court today. The 33-year-old was sentenced to five years and five months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of 12 charges relating to sexual offending and indecently assaulting multiple…
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Fourth Person Dies Following Marlborough Highway Crash
Police have confirmed a fourth person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Initially, two people died…
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Police Name Man Whose Remains Were Found Near Ōtorohanga
Police can now name the person whose remains were found off SH3, Ōtorohanga, on Friday 6 March as Colin (Col) Heath. Col was 47 when reported missing in 2022. Police extend sympathies to Col’s family, who have asked for privacy…
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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation
Eastern Southland Police have arrested two individuals and seized drugs and firearms following a two-day operation targeting drug suppliers in and around Gore and Riversdale. Operation Nightforce, supported by additional district staff and a drug detection dog, focused on several…
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Man Faces Serious Charges After Alleged Auckland Attack
A 49-year-old man has been charged with serious offenses following an alleged attack on a woman in Auckland over the weekend. The investigation, dubbed Operation Moller, began on Sunday after a member of the public found the injured woman in…
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Four Arrested in Coromandel Peninsula Operation for Evading Court
Four people are facing court after being apprehended in the Coromandel Peninsula during a targeted Police operation. The operation focused on offenders with outstanding warrants or those who had recently failed to appear in court. Arrests were made in Whitianga…
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Police Lift Cordon in Burnside After Substance Made Safe
Police have lifted cordons in Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance this afternoon. The substance has now been made safe, and police will be conducting further routine inquiries. No further details regarding the nature of the substance…
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Logging Truck Fire Blocks Western Bay Road in Waihaha
Western Bay Road in Waihaha, Taupō, is currently blocked due to a logging truck fire that occurred this evening. Police were alerted to the incident, situated between Kuratau Hydro Road and Karangahape Road, at approximately 5:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries…
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Gang Members Arrested During Bay of Plenty Memorial Run
Police visibility and enforcement efforts led to multiple arrests of gang members in the Bay of Plenty District last weekend. The group had gathered for a memorial run, with an event held in Murupara on March 7 and 8. During…
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49 New Police Officers Graduate in Porirua
Forty-nine new police constables have graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. The 393 recruit wing celebrated their attestation today with friends and family present. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police, the Honourable Casey…
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Driver Arrested with Arsenal of Weapons After Traffic Stop
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a traffic stop in Hamilton uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons. The incident began on Friday when officers stopped a vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver for driving while disqualified. During the…
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Police Establish Cordon in Burnside Over Concerning Substance
Police have established cordons in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance. The alert was raised around 2:20 PM today. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while arrangements are made…
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Man arrested in Whangārei firearms incident
A man is due to appear in the Whangārei District Court today following a firearms incident at a Morningside property on March 3. Police were called the following day after reports of a firearm being discharged. Investigations led to the…
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Police to Increase Presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki for Gang Tangihanga
Police will increase their visible presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki this Friday and Saturday as a gang tangihanga (funeral gathering) takes place. A significant number of gang members and associates from across the country are expected to attend. Inspector Nicky…
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Police Justified in Use of Force During Tairāwhiti Arrest, IPCA Finds
Police have acknowledged and accepted a report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers were justified in using force when apprehending a man in Tairāwhiti. The incident occurred on December 14, 2024, after police received reports of…
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Four Youths Arrested After Auckland Superette Robbery Attempt
Police have arrested four youths following an attempted robbery at a central Auckland superette on Karangahape Road. The incident occurred just before 9pm when two males, their faces covered with balaclavas, entered the store. "These offenders entered the store, verbally…
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Body Recovered from Tāmaki River After Missing Person Search
Police have recovered a man’s body from the Tāmaki River in east Auckland. Search efforts had been underway through the week after the man was reported missing near Waipuna on March 6. Police responded to the area just before 6pm…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Taupō Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday. The incident occurred around 2:10 am on March 9, when police were called to a single-vehicle crash. Sadly, one person was located…