Category: law_enforcement
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Police Investigate Overnight Burglary on Main South Road, Christchurch
Police are investigating an aggravated burglary at a commercial premises on Main South Road in Christchurch that occurred overnight. The incident took place around 4:15 AM when offenders reportedly used a vehicle to force entry into a store. During the…
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Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Flee and Ramming Incident Near St Lukes
Two people have been taken into custody following a police pursuit that began near Victor Street and Great North Road this morning. The incident started shortly after 10 am when police observed a vehicle being driven erratically and signalled for…
Law Enforcement St LukesPolice pursuitVehicle rammingArrestEagle helicopterAucklandEaster holidayNew Zealand Police
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Police Respond to Incident in Petone, Urge Public to Avoid Area
Police are responding to an incident in the East Street area of Petone and are urging the public to avoid the vicinity. Armed police are in attendance as a precautionary measure. The area has been cordoned off, with road closures…
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One Arrested in Hamilton East Unexplained Deaths Investigation
Police investigating two unexplained deaths in Hamilton East have arrested one person. A 34-year-old man is set to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow on two charges of murder. Authorities were alerted around 4pm yesterday when two individuals were…
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One Dead in Central Otago Car Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Moa Flat Road in Ettrick, Central Otago. Police were alerted to the incident around 11:20 am yesterday, when a car reportedly went off the road and down a bank. Sadly, one…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Deaths in Hamilton East
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East, following a report received around 4pm this evening. Officers discovered two deceased individuals at an address on York Street. The circumstances surrounding the deaths are currently being treated as…
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Hawke's Bay Clubs Urged to Boost Security After Burglaries
Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke's Bay to remain vigilant after a series of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, nine burglaries have been investigated, with offenders stealing cash, alcohol, and equipment, and causing damage. Detective Sergeant…
Law Enforcement Hawke's BayPoliceBurglariesCommunity ClubsSecurityVigilanceCrime PreventionNew Zealand Police
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Man and Woman Arrested in Northland After Methamphetamine and Stolen Vehicle Discovery
Northland Police have arrested a man and a woman following the discovery of methamphetamine and a stolen vehicle in Kaeo. The incident began around 1pm yesterday when an officer spotted a vehicle, reported stolen after a burglary, in Kaeo. According…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death in Wainuiomata
Police are investigating an unexplained death following the discovery of a deceased person on Wainuiomata Road around 9am this morning. Emergency services remain at the scene, and cordons are in place along Wainuiomata Road, including Reading Street and The Strand.…
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Police Urge Road Safety This Easter
New Zealand Police are maintaining a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour this Easter holiday weekend, urging travellers to prioritize safety on the roads. Last Easter, four lives were lost, a decrease from seven the previous year. Superintendent Steve Greally,…
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Toy Guns at Night Market Lead to Police Response and Arrests
Police were called to Botany Town Centre around 10:40pm last night following reports of youths pointing a firearm at a bus driver. An armed response was initiated, and officers located a group of five youths who were taken into custody.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Botany Town CentrePoliceimitation firearmgel blasterarrestspublic safetyArms ActNew Zealand Police
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Isabella Tulumi, 9, Named as Victim in East Tāmaki Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of a child who died following a crash in East Tāmaki on March 15. She was 9-year-old Isabella Tulumi, of Auckland. Police extended their deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones. Enquiries into the…
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Serious Crash Blocks Whitford Road Eastbound Lane
The eastbound lane of Whitford Road in Whitford is currently blocked due to a single vehicle crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 7:20 am. One individual has been transported to the hospital with…
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Body Found in Lake Dunstan Believed to be Missing Man
A body has been located in Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, this afternoon. Police were notified by a member of the public who was near Cornish Point about 2:35pm. While formal identification is pending, it is believed to be the 21-year-old…
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Man Appears in Court Over Alleged Indecent Assaults in Lower Hutt
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information following a 19-year-old man's court appearance for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt. Police are investigating further potential offending and urge anyone with information to come forward. The first incident occurred on…
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New Zealand Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Teenager
New Zealand Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old James, who has been reported missing from the Alfriston area. James was last seen on Everlea Place at 10:00 PM on March 22. He is described as approximately 170…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 74-Year-Old
Police are seeking the public's help to find Rui Lian, a 74-year-old woman reported missing from Balmoral. Ms. Lian was last seen on Balmoral Road at 11:57 AM. She was wearing a long-sleeved grey top with pink dots, a short…
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Police Urge Safe Return of Stolen Asbestos
Police are issuing a strong warning to the public regarding a hazardous substance stolen during a burglary at a Panmure business earlier this week. The Glen Innes Tactical Crime Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred overnight between Monday and…
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Daniel James Work, 39, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years and 6 months. He pleaded guilty to the murder of Albert Coe, which occurred in Ohingaiti on January 21, 2024. The sentencing…
Law EnforcementMedia MurderSentencingWhanganuiOhingaitiDaniel James WorkAlbert CoeLife ImprisonmentNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Machete-Wielding Pizza Robbery and High-Speed Chase
Auckland City Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an aggravated robbery at a pizza restaurant on Sandringham Road. The incident occurred around 10:15 pm on Tuesday when an individual entered the store armed with a machete, threatening…
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Man's Disguise Fails After Auckland Burglary
An Auckland man's elaborate plan to disguise himself after a burglary proved ineffective, leading to his arrest and court appearance. Police were responding to a burglary at a Birkenhead venue on Tuesday afternoon when a man allegedly entered the closed…
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Man Arrested in Fielding Stabbing Incident
Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last month in Fielding, resulting in two individuals sustaining stab wounds. The 20-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Tuesday, April 7,…
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Dangerous driver faces court after SH1 wrong-way incident
A 53-year-old man is set to appear in North Shore District Court after a dangerous driving incident on State Highway 1 in Auckland overnight. Police received multiple reports around 3:15 am of a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the…
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One Dead in Stanmore Bay Car Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to Vipond Road at approximately 10:25 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Vipond Road is currently closed between Doyly…
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Stolen Boat
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a boat that was stolen from Te Kamo overnight. The 7M Voyager vessel named 'Rock Solid' has a hard top with a black 250hp Mercury outboard motor. If anyone has any information…
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Police Issue Correction on Court Sentencing Release
New Zealand Police have issued a correction to a media release concerning a court sentencing. The release, originally issued yesterday, contained transposed names. The corrected first line now reads: "Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down today in the High Court…
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Second Arrest Made in Hastings Bar Fight Investigation
Police have arrested a second person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar in Hastings earlier this month. The incident occurred between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8, resulting in several injuries, some serious,…
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Crash Blocks Eastbound Lane on Upper Harbour Highway
An eastbound lane on the Upper Harbour Highway near Greenhithe is blocked following a two-vehicle crash reported around 6:10 am this morning. The incident occurred near the Tauhinu Road off-ramp. Police confirmed there are no reports of injuries resulting from…
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Search Intensifies for Missing French National Antoine Richard in Cromwell
The search for 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard, reported missing in Cromwell last weekend, is ongoing. Richard was last seen around 11:45 PM on Saturday, March 21, at the Victoria Arms Hotel. Police are urging residents to check their properties…
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Two Males Located After Puppies Drown in Whakatane River
Police have apprehended two males following an incident where puppies were allegedly thrown into the Whakatane River, resulting in their deaths. The event, which occurred on Monday, March 30, was captured on video by the perpetrators and shared on social…