Category: law_enforcement
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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Crawford Road in Minden Closed Due to Large Slip
Crawford Road in Minden, located in the Western Bay of Plenty, has been closed due to a large slip. The incident was reported around 8am this morning, affecting the section of road between Vernon Road and Junction Road. No injuries…
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Woman
Police are appealing for sightings of Jacqueline, a 50-year-old woman reported missing from the Birkenhead area. She was last seen near Fernglen Gardens on Kauri Road at approximately 12:30 PM yesterday. Both police and Jacqueline's family have expressed concern for…
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Waterloo Road Closed After Serious Crash in Lower Hutt
Waterloo Road in Lower Hutt is currently closed due to a crash that occurred this evening. Police responded to the incident between Cornwall Street and John Reynolds Square at approximately 6:15 PM. As a result of the crash, one person…
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New Dog Teams Graduate to Enhance Security in New Zealand and Pacific
Ten new handler and dog teams have graduated from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham, strengthening law enforcement and security capabilities for both New Zealand and Pacific nations. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of training for…
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Police Appeal for Information After Napier Burglaries
Police are appealing to the public for information following burglaries in the Greenmeadows and Tamatea areas of Napier. The appeal comes after police were called to a Greenmeadows address early this morning, where two offenders were discovered inside a victim's…
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Three Youths Arrested in Glen Eden Robbery and Car Theft
Police have arrested three youths in connection with an aggravated robbery and car theft in Glen Eden. The incident occurred just before 4pm yesterday when police were called to an eatery on Glendale Road. Three individuals allegedly made demands and…
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Man in Custody After Grove Street Incident in Nelson
A man is in custody following an incident on Grove Street in Nelson. Police were called to the scene just after 9:20pm yesterday evening after reports of a verbal dispute between two individuals. Around 10pm, the man was located on…
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Police Respond to Incident on Grove Street, Nelson
Cordons are currently in place on Grove Street in Nelson while police respond to an incident. Authorities have stated that there is not believed to be any risk to the public. Members of the public are advised to avoid the…
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Two Dead in Makara Vehicle Crash
Two people have been confirmed deceased following a vehicle crash in Makara this morning. Police were alerted to the incident on Makara Road at approximately 8:05 AM after receiving reports of a vehicle overturned in a body of water. Upon…
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Man Dies in Police Custody in Auckland
A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man in Police custody in Auckland this morning. Police responded to reports of disorder in Mt Roskill around 9:40 am and arrested a man without incident on Morrie Laing…
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Arrest Made in Hastings Bar Fight Investigation
Hastings Police have arrested and charged an individual in relation to a fight that occurred at the Common Room bar earlier this month. The incident, which took place around 1:45 am on Sunday, March 8, resulted in several injuries, with…
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Man Charged in Christchurch Serious Assault
Christchurch Police have charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred on Worcester Street last week. On Thursday, March 19, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to reports of a person with injuries consistent with a stabbing.…
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Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt Closed Due to Fire
Blenheim Street in Upper Hutt is currently closed due to a nearby fire. Police responded to the incident at the corner of Blenheim Street and Goodshed Road at approximately 1:35pm. No injuries have been reported as a result of the…
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Man, 71, named as victim of fatal Lindis Pass crash
Police have named Murray Kevin Levers, 71, of Matamata, as the person who died in a three-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass on Sunday. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time," police said. Authorities thanked…
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Single-vehicle crash on Makara Road, Wellington
Police are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Makara Road in Wellington this morning. Officers were called to the location at approximately 8:05 am after receiving reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Enquiries…
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Police Seek Information on Queenstown Disorder
Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify two men involved in a disorder incident at a store on Eleventh Avenue, Queenstown, on January 24, 2026. Officers believe the men pictured have information that could aid their inquiries. While no…
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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A 30-year-old man is facing serious charges after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle, driving dangerously, and crashing in the northern Waikato region. The incident began around 11:40 PM on Tuesday when a vehicle, reported stolen at gunpoint earlier…
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Police Appeal for Information in Flaxmere Sexual Offence Investigation
Police investigating alleged serious sexual offending by a Flaxmere man are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. A 37-year-old Flaxmere man was arrested on Monday, March 23, and appeared in the Hastings District Court yesterday. He faces charges…
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Police seek information after violent Christchurch assault
Christchurch Police are seeking information from the public to help identify a person they believe can assist with their investigation into a violent assault. The incident occurred on Worcester Street around 10 pm on Thursday, March 19, when police responded…
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State Highway 1 in Towai Reopens After Vehicle Fire
State Highway 1 in Towai has now reopened following an earlier vehicle fire. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the fire was extinguished and the scene cleared.
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Arrest Made in Operation Aurora Targeting Religious Organization
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with Operation Aurora. The arrest was made after search warrants were executed on a member of a religious organization that has a presence in New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, and Fiji. The man…
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One Dead, Three Injured in Palmerston North Multi-Vehicle Crash
One person has died and three others have sustained injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North early this morning. Emergency services responded to the collision on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, around 2:30 AM. The incident involved two cars,…
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State Highway 1 Closed in Towai Due to Vehicle Fire
State Highway 1 in Towai has been closed in both directions following a vehicle fire. Emergency services are responding to the incident, which was reported to Police at approximately 11:55 AM. Motorists are advised that all lanes travelling north and…
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Northland Police Locate Vessel and Occupant After Appeal
Northland Police have announced that a vessel and its occupant, previously sought in the Whangārei area, have been located. The appeal for sightings of the 'JAGMEN' vessel was released on Monday afternoon. Police have confirmed that both the vessel and…
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One Arrested, Car Impounded in Raglan Street Racing Crackdown
Raglan Police have arrested one person and impounded their car following reports of illegal street racing in the area over the weekend. The arrested individual was among multiple drivers observed engaging in dangerous driving on Nau Mai Road. The 19-year-old…
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Body recovered from Lake Manapouri, man named
Police can now formally name Regan Soper, 42, of Gore, as the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri. The recovery followed a six-day search. Police extend their condolences to his family. His death will be referred to the…
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Two Dead in Early Morning Levin Crash
Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash in Levin early this morning. Emergency services were called to Arapaepae Road, also known as State Highway 57, at approximately 2:30 AM. Tragically, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. The…
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Police Seek Sightings of 'JAGMEN' Vessel in Whangārei
Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of a vessel named ‘JAGMEN’ in the Whangārei area. The 25ft vessel was last seen leaving Taurikura Bay at about 8pm on Sunday, March 22. Police would like to speak with…
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Police Release Name of Man Who Died in Waipaoa Crash, Appeal for Information
Police have confirmed the identity of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on March 20. He was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from Whatatutu. His family and friends are being supported by police during this difficult time. Investigators…