Category: law_enforcement
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Waipaoa
State Highway 2, also known as Matawai Road, in Waipaoa is currently closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this morning. The incident occurred near McMillan Road around 6:50 am. Police have been notified, and the Serious Crash Unit…
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New Zealand Police Trust and Confidence Remain High, Survey Shows
New Zealand Police has reported that public trust and confidence in the force remain stable at 69%, according to the latest findings from the Ministry of Justice's New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). This figure indicates a sustained level…
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Body Recovered in Lake Manapouri Search for Missing Man
Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri have recovered a body from the lake. On Saturday, March 14, around 6:15 p.m., police received a report that a man had fallen overboard from a vessel approximately 1 kilometer offshore…
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Multi-Agency Search and Rescue Exercise Planned for Lake Tekapo
The Tekapo community is advised of a significant multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise, Operation Oasis, scheduled to take place from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. The exercise will be held at Lake Tekapo and is designed as…
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Police Seek Information on Wellington Aggravated Assault
Wellington Police are seeking information from the public following an aggravated assault and robbery in Aro Valley last night. The incident occurred around 5:40 PM on Ohiro Road when a victim was walking and was seriously assaulted by two unknown…
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Firearms, Drugs Seized in Te Kamo Warrant
Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs following a search warrant executed at a Te Kamo property on Mcmillan Avenue. The warrant was carried out by Whangārei CIB on Tuesday afternoon as part of inquiries into a family harm matter.…
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Man Dies in SH 5 Rangitaiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5 on Monday 9 March. He was 29-year-old Wiremu Johnson, from Tokoroa. Police extend their condolences to the family and friends of Wiremu during…
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Man named following fatal SH 1, Taupō crash
Police have named the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Taupō on Sunday, March 8. He was Stephen Packard, aged 59, from Auckland. Police extended their thoughts to Mr Packard's friends and family during…
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Four Males Charged After Auckland Aggravated Burglary and Fleeing Driver Incident
Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident that occurred across Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began around 3:10 PM with a report of an aggravated burglary on Bleakhouse Road in Howick. Police located…
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Serious Crash in Central Auckland Leaves Scooter Rider in Critical Condition
A scooter rider is in critical condition following a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street, involving a vehicle and a scooter. The rider…
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Four Arrested After High-Speed Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Four men have been arrested following a dramatic incident involving a home invasion and a high-speed pursuit across Auckland. The incident began around 3:10 pm on Tuesday when police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse…
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Four-Vehicle Crash on SH3 in Cloverlea
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Cloverlea this morning. The incident was reported around 8:25 AM at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line. Two individuals have been transported to the…
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Wellington Police Renew Appeal in Year-Old Murder Investigation
Wellington Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, one year after he was critically injured in an assault and robbery on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr. Nabizadah was attacked around 12:30 am on March 17, 2025, in…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 65-Year-Old Woman
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 65-year-old woman who was last seen in Saint John's yesterday afternoon. The woman has brown hair and was last seen wearing a white patterned t-shirt and black leggings. Police and her…
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City Beach Recalls HTI Stretcherz Slammerz Due to Asbestos Risk
City Beach has issued a recall for HTI Stretcherz Slammerz toys, sold between September 9, 2025, and January 10, 2026. The recall is due to concerns that the sand inside the toys may contain asbestos. HTI Toys HK Limited initiated…
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Two Men Charged in Connection with Bill Maangi Murder
Gisborne Police have charged two men in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi, who died in hospital after being shot on September 29, 2025. The shooting occurred at an address on Ormond Road. Between December 9 and December 11,…
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Stolen Car Recovered, Man Charged After Papakura Incident
A stolen vehicle was recovered and an 18-year-old man is facing charges following an incident that began in Papakura last night. At approximately 11:45 PM, police observed a Subaru travelling at excessive speed on Beach Road. The vehicle was then…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Nigel Edwards in Connection with Firearms Incident
New Zealand Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards, 41, who is wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Papakura on March 8, 2026. Police have conducted numerous inquiries over the past week to locate Edwards,…
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Child Dies After Three-Vehicle Crash in East Tāmaki
A child has died following a three-vehicle crash in East Tāmaki on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive shortly after 8pm. Upon arrival, a child was found…
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Serious Crash Blocks East Tamaki Intersection
A major intersection in East Tamaki is currently blocked due to a serious three-vehicle collision. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive around 8:05 PM. Initial reports indicate that multiple…
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Lindis Pass Reopens After Fatal Crash
The Lindis Pass has now reopened after being closed due to a fatal crash this afternoon. The New Zealand Police expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure. Further details regarding the incident have not been released.
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Fatal Crash on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road
One person has died following a crash involving two vehicles on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road, Lindis Pass, this afternoon. Police were notified of the incident, located near Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, just after 12:20 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one…
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One Dead in Mangaweka Motorcycle Crash
Police have confirmed one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Mangaweka. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred on State Highway 1 and was reported to Police just before 11am. The motorcycle rider died at…
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Lindis Pass-Tarras Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Lindis Pass-Tarras Road in Lindis Pass is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision between Old Faithfull Road and Omarama-Lindis Pass Road around 12:20 PM. Initial reports indicate that there are injuries. Motorists…
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Motorcycle Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Mangaweka
State Highway 1 in Mangaweka is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The incident, reported just before 11 am near Manui Road, has resulted in serious injuries. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Hastings. The incident occurred on Waimarama Road and was reported to police at approximately 6:45 AM. The deceased was located at the scene. Waimarama Road remains closed…
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Body Discovered in Manawatū River
A body has been discovered in the Manawatū River. Police were alerted around 7:20pm on Saturday, March 14, after the body was found in the water near Dittmer Drive in Awapuni. The body has since been recovered. Authorities have stated…
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Waimarama Road Closed Due to Serious Crash
Waimarama Road, Hastings, is currently closed near Te Mata Road due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were notified of the incident around 6:45 am. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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Motorised Bike Fatality on Whanganui Beach
A person has died following an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road around 4:40pm on Saturday. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.…
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Rotorua Car Wreckers Fire Prompts Public Advisory
Residents in Rotorua are advised to avoid Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha due to a fire at a local car wreckers. Thick smoke is present in the area, and those living nearby are urged to stay inside and keep windows and…