Category: legal
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Crywolf Baby Hooded Towels Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Crywolf NZ has issued a recall for its Baby Hooded Towels (Lucky Picnic, Lucky Days, Little Lobsters) due to a potential fire hazard. The recall affects products sold from September 1, 2025, to September 20, 2025, at various retailers including…
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FMA Releases Annual Report and 'Ease of Doing Business' Survey
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has released its annual report for the year to 30 June 2025, detailing strategic objectives and core functions. These include an evolving outcomes-focused and intelligence-led approach, deterring harmful unregulated…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceLegal
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Wellington City Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are now open for public objection. These applications include Kaiota, located at 55 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, with the objection period running from November 5 to December 10, 2025. Leroy's, situated at 2 Gilmer Terrace,…
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Wellingtonalcohol licenceKaiotaLeroy'sGinny'sSalty PidginNew WorldWellington City Council
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Arrest Made in Connection to Brooklyn Shooting
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Palmerston North in connection with the shooting at Brooklyn’s Pukehinau Flats last Sunday. She is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Saturday, November 8, on charges of aggravated robbery, and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia BrooklynPukehinau FlatsPalmerston NorthWellington CIBJocelyn BellAggravated RobberyAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Weapons and Drugs Seized in Takapuna Search
A search warrant executed at a Takapuna property led to the discovery of weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia, police said today. The warrant was part of an investigation into threatening behavior. Officers attended an address on Karaka Street yesterday to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TakapunaWaitematā CIBNorth Shore District CourtMike WilliamsKaraka StreetketamineIEDNew Zealand Police
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Two Mongrel Mob Members Arrested After Police Pursuit in Wairoa
Two Mongrel Mob members have been charged following an incident in Wairoa, thanks to the work of police staff. According to Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, the arrests occurred after an event yesterday afternoon. At around midday, Detectives…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Mongrel MobWairoaGisbornePoliceFirearmCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Multiple Product Recalls Announced in New Zealand
Several product recalls have been announced in New Zealand, spanning various consumer goods due to safety concerns. These recalls include sunscreen, novelty cups, and children's toys. People4ocean SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream is being recalled because preliminary…
HealthBusinessWorldAustralasiaMedical ScienceTradeSocial IssuesLegal
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Central North Island Premises Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two premises in the Central North Island have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers. The operation was conducted by Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), alongside Rangitikei District Council and Health Compliance officers, in Taihape, Hunterville, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Central North IslandTaihapeHuntervilleMartonAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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North Island Crime Spree Halted: Two Arrested in Auckland
A pair allegedly responsible for a crime spree across the North Island are now facing court. Police were alerted to a vehicle of interest traveling through Auckland’s east yesterday afternoon, stopping at Sylvia Park. Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager,…
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Verdicts Delivered in Anaru Moana Murder Trial
Police have acknowledged the verdicts handed down today in relation to the murder of Anaru Moana in December 2021. Three men were found guilty of murder, and one woman was found guilty of being a party to injuring. Detective Inspector…
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New Detector Dog Teams Deployed to Combat Transnational Crime in the Pacific
Five new detector dog teams have graduated from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham, ready to combat transnational crime in the Pacific. The teams consist of handlers from Fiji Police, Samoa Police, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldAustralasiaTradeMilitaryLegal
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FMA Files Market Manipulation Case Against Investor for STU Shares Trading
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed High Court civil proceedings against Franco Belgiorno-Nettis, an Auckland-based retail investor, for alleged market manipulation of Steel and Tube Holdings Limited (STU) shares. The case focuses on orders for STU shares that Mr.…
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Panda Mart Recalls Music Cube and 6-Sided Cube Toy
Panda Mart has issued a recall for its Music Cube and 6-Sided Cube Toy, as these products do not comply with New Zealand toy standards. According to a release, the toys may present a potential risk to children under three…
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Two Caught Illegally Whitebaiting in Southland After Season End
Two men are facing potential prosecution after being caught illegally whitebaiting in Southland. Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have been jointly running Operation Īnaka, targeting illegal whitebaiting in Western Southland. On a recent enforcement night, police caught two…
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Name Released in Day Street Homicide Investigation
Police have released the name of the woman found deceased in a central Auckland apartment on Saturday, 1 November. She was 38-year-old Luisa Qelesenikau Mate. A homicide investigation was commenced after she was found around 7.35pm. A 38-year-old man has…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideLuisa Qelesenikau MateAucklandGlenn BaldwinMurderNew Zealand PoliceDay Street
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Police Investigate Brooklyn Shooting, Appeal for Information
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the investigation is focused on determining the events leading up to the shotgun being discharged.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BrooklynWellingtonshootingPukehinau FlatsfirearmNew Zealand Policecrime
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Wellington City Council Issues and Receives Resource Consents
Wellington City Council has announced the recent resource consents issued and applied for between October 6 and October 19, 2025. The council has provided access to the information through two PDF documents. One document details the resource consents issued during…
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Timezone Recalls Rubber Duck Figurines Due to Choking Hazard
Timezone has announced a recall of its Rubber Duck Figurines, sold between 1 November 2022 and 17 October 2025, due to a potential choking hazard. The product could be classified as a Squeeze Toy and it may pose a risk…
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Auckland workers uncover $12.6M cocaine stash in container
Police have seized 36 kilograms of cocaine after it was discovered inside a container delivered to an Auckland business. The drugs, worth around $12.6 million, were found by unsuspecting workers who were unloading legitimate goods shipped from Brazil. Detective Senior…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues AucklandcocaineNational Organised Crime Groupdrug seizurecrimeBrazilimportationNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Deliberate Cafe Fire in Ōrewa, New Zealand
Police have launched “Operation Governor” to investigate a deliberately lit fire at a cafe on the Hibiscus Coast over the weekend. The Waitematā North CIB is also investigating a previous attempted arson and damage to businesses in nearby Ōrewa. The…
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Shotgun Fired at Brooklyn Residential Complex, Wellington
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident at a residential complex in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. A shotgun was discharged at a property on Brooklyn Road around 3.30pm on November 2nd. Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill stated…
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Swift Police Response Foils Alleged Car Thieves in Northcote
A rapid police response in Northcote led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of breaking into cars early Thursday morning. At approximately 2:10 am, Waitematā Police received a report from a resident concerning individuals breaking into vehicles on Clarence…
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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
An investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has led to the seizure of 31 firearms and the suspension of six firearms licences. The police operation, supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke, uncovered a network of…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia illegal huntingCanterburyfirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Registrycourt appearancescrimeNew Zealand Police
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Wellington City Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington City are now open for public objections. These applications span a range of establishments, from restaurants to supermarkets, across various suburbs. The establishments include Salty Pidgin, located at 1 Todman Street, Brooklyn, with the…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalState Governments Alcohol LicenceWellingtonBrooklynTe AroHataitaiNewtownMiramarWellington City Council
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Man Charged with Murder in Central Auckland Apartment Homicide
A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a Central Auckland apartment. Police were called to a Day Street address around 7.35pm yesterday, where they discovered the woman. The man, who knew the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideAucklandMurderGlenn BaldwinNew Zealand PoliceDay StreetAuckland District Court
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Warns Against Buying Toys, Chargers From Temu, Shein
Consumer NZ is reporting that consumer testing has found numerous children’s toys and products, as well as USB chargers and necklaces, sold on Temu and Shein are not safe. Consumer NZ also noted that Microsoft is in court for allegedly…
BusinessScience & TechnologyWorldComputers and InternetTradeLegalAustralasia
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Glenorchy Man Remanded in Custody After Drug Search
A 46-year-old man from Glenorchy has been remanded in custody following a search warrant executed at his property. The Otago Lakes Central Organised Crime Team conducted the search as part of an ongoing operation targeting methamphetamine supply. Quantities of cocaine,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal
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Three Face Court After Serious Westport Assaults
Three men are before the courts following two serious assaults in Westport on Wednesday, October 29. According to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Lindup, West Coast Area Investigations Manager, the incidents led to the arrest of the alleged offenders. The…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia WestportassaultGreymouth District CourtWest Coast CIBGlen LindupNew Zealand Policecrime
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Police Seize Firearms and Drugs in West Coast Raids
Two search warrants executed in Greymouth and South Westland early this morning led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man. The warrants were part of an ongoing nationwide operation targeting organised crime, drug dealing, and illegal firearms. The Armed Offenders…
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Two Men Charged with Murder in Te Puke Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection to the death of 29-year-old Tristan Oakes, who was shot at his home in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25. The men, aged 39 and 40, will appear in the Tauranga District Court…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te PukehomicidemurderTauranga District CourtTristan OakesNatalie Flowerdew-BrownNew Zealand Police