Category: law_enforcement
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Court Sentencing Highlights Importance of Firearms Safety
Police are reinforcing the message of firearms safety following the sentencing of Joshua Hargreaves in the High Court at Hamilton for the murder of his brother, Jack Hargreaves. The sentencing also highlighted that one of the firearms used in the…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Firearms SafetyNew Zealand PoliceCourt SentencingHamiltonHargreavesIllegal PossessionPublic Safety
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Six Charged After Cannabis Operation Busted in Karaka
Six people have been arrested and charged after police discovered a cannabis growing operation in Karaka yesterday. At approximately 7pm, police executed a search warrant at a Manuwai Lane property, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the…
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Wanted Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Incident in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas. The vehicle was first identified in Kaiapoi this morning before being sighted in Belfast. Upon police arrival, the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey stated that while certain aspects of the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey of CIB Central District stated that while…
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Police Seek Good Samaritans After Massey Assault
Waitematā Police are seeking a family of good Samaritans who came to the aid of a high school student allegedly assaulted by two women at a bus stop on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:10 PM on Don Buck…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MasseyAssaultWaitematā PoliceGood SamaritansBus StopTeenagerInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Man
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Jeremy Moore, 61, who was reported missing in Oneroa, Waiheke Island on Saturday, March 28. He is described as about 180cms tall with grey hair and blue eyes. Jeremy’s family and Police…
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State Highway 51 Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 51 near Awatoto is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were alerted at 11:20 am to a truck colliding with the central wire barrier before rolling near the intersection of State Highway 51…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 51AwatotoCrashTruckRoad ClosureSerious InjuriesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Man Injured in Hastings Assault and Hit-and-Run Incident
Police are investigating an incident in Hastings that left a man with serious injuries on Tuesday night. At approximately 9:30 PM, officers responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Heretaunga Street West, between…
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New Zealand Police Report No Increase in Fuel Theft Amid Global Concerns
New Zealand Police are closely monitoring the global fuel situation for any emerging trends in fuel theft and related crimes, but report no discernible change in offending at this stage. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing and District Support, Tusha Penny, stated,…
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Electrician Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
FACOM Toukan electrician's knives sold in New Zealand between January and December 2025 are subject to a recall due to a potential laceration hazard. The affected products are twin-blade knives designed for electricians, featuring a 35mm blade for cable work…
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State Highway 3 Reopens in Kihikihi After Fatal Crash
State Highway 3 in Kihikihi has been reopened following an earlier fatal crash. Police Media Centre issued a statement thanking motorists for their patience and understanding while diversions were in place.
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One Dead in Fatal Kihikihi Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Kihikihi this afternoon. The collision, involving a truck and a car, occurred on State Highway 3 and was reported just after 2:30pm. No further injuries have been reported. The road remains…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 12
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 12 in Taheke this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 9:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. State Highway 12 was…
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New Zealand Police Disrupt Major Dark Web Drug Operation
National Organised Crime Group has disrupted one of New Zealand's most significant dark web drug operations through "Operation Laver." The investigation targeted a prolific seller on the largest New Zealand dark web server, who police allege conducted approximately 2,800 drug…
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Man Arrested After Alleged Petrol Station Break-in
A 35-year-old man is set to appear in Waitākere District Court today, charged with burglary and resisting police, following an alleged break-in at a Glen Eden petrol station. The incident occurred around 2:30 am when police were alerted to an…
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ACT Leaders Host Public Meeting in Napier
ACT Party leader David Seymour and MP Andrew Hoggard are hosting a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre on April 9, 2026. The event, scheduled from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, offers constituents an opportunity to engage directly…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 12 in Taheke
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 12, Taheke this morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 9.15am. Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. SH12 is closed between Horeke Road and…
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New Custody Training Facility Opens at Royal New Zealand Police College
A new custody training facility has opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC), designed to provide realistic training scenarios for police staff. The facility is equipped with cells, CCTV cameras, monitors, and a custody van, allowing officers to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Police TrainingCustody FacilityRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeNew Zealand PoliceSkills DevelopmentPublic Safety
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Police Arrest 30 at Whangamatā Beach Hop Amid Disappointment Over Disorderly Behaviour
Police have reported making 30 arrests following the annual Beach Hop event in Whangamatā this past weekend. Eastern Waikato Area Commander, Inspector Mike Henwood, expressed disappointment with the behaviour of some attendees, stating that while the event is important for…
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One Dead in Dunedin Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, on the evening of March 28. Police were alerted to the incident, which took place on private property, at approximately 7:10 PM. Despite…
Law EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashDunedinWaldronvilleSerious Crash UnitWorkSafePoliceInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Burglar Sentenced, Stolen Property to Benefit Local Charity
A burglar operating in North Canterbury has been sentenced in Christchurch District Court, with the court ordering that all recovered stolen property be donated to a local charity. The 42-year-old man was sentenced to nine months and 14 days of…
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Police Seek Information After Hornby Aggravated Robbery
Christchurch Police are seeking information from the public after an aggravated robbery occurred in Hornby last night. The incident took place around 7:30 PM at a store on Main South Road. Four masked individuals entered the premises, stole items, and…
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Police Continue Search for Missing Person Antoine Richard in Cromwell
Police are continuing their search for Antoine Richard, 21, who was reported missing from Cromwell. Richard was last seen on Saturday, March 21, around 11:45 p.m. at the Victoria Arms Hotel. He has not been seen or heard from since.…
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Driver Arrested After 'Shockingly High' Breath Test Result
A concerned citizen's call to Police about a swerving car in Nelson led to the arrest of a driver with a breath test result nearly five times the legal limit. The caller reported the vehicle driving erratically on Tahunanui Drive…
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Christchurch Police Seize $1.1 Million in Cannabis Plants
Christchurch Police have removed approximately $1.1 million worth of cannabis from the hands of organised crime following an investigation into large-scale cultivation. The operation culminated in a search warrant executed at a premises in Waltham on Wednesday, March 25. During…
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Shoplifters Apprehended in Hamilton After Large Merchandise Theft
Four women have been arrested in Hamilton following a significant shoplifting incident at Rebel Sports in The Base mall on Thursday, March 26. The group stole clothing valued at $5,394. At approximately 7:45 PM, three women entered the Rebel Sports…
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Police Seek Information After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Wattle Downs
Police are seeking information from the public after a serious motorcycle crash occurred on Mahia Road, Wattle Downs, near Sykes Road around 9pm on Sunday, March 22. The rider sustained critical injuries and is currently in intensive care. Acting Detective…
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Police Seek Owner of Unoccupied Dinghy Found in Manukau Harbour
Auckland Police are seeking the owner of a dinghy discovered unoccupied in Manukau Harbour on the morning of [Date]. The Auckland Police Maritime Unit was alerted around 7:30 AM to a capsized dinghy floating off Granny Bay in the Hillsborough…
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Wanted Man Found With Cocaine During Traffic Stop in Epsom
Auckland police have arrested a 32-year-old man after a routine traffic stop in Epsom resulted in the discovery of cocaine. The incident occurred around 10:40 pm on Manukau Road when officers stopped a Toyota Prius. During the stop, it was…