Category: media
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New Police Wing Graduates in Porirua
A new wing of police officers is set to graduate in Porirua on Thursday, April 16, at the Te Rauparaha Arena. Wing 394, comprising newly attested police officers, will celebrate the completion of their initial training course. The ceremony will…
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Manawatū Police Issue Water Safety Warning After Kayaker Rescue
Manawatū Police, in conjunction with Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand, are issuing a strong warning to the public about water safety following a recent rescue. Over the summer, eight incidents requiring emergency assistance occurred along the…
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Eight Arrested in Connection with Common Room Bar Assault
Police have arrested eight people in connection with a violent assault that occurred at the Common Room bar on March 8. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones stated that more than 30 charges have been laid against those arrested. "We are pleased…
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Four Arrested in New Plymouth Double Burglary
Four young adults and a youth are in custody following a late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth. Police were called to an abandoned building on Powderham Street around 12:30 am on Tuesday, April 7, after reports of people breaking glass…
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Police Investigate Major Diesel Theft from Marton Business
Police are investigating the theft of approximately 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business. The incident occurred on Tuesday between 4:20 am and 4:50 am. Sergeant Wayne Sandbrook stated that two individuals arrived in a light truck and were…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Mobility Scooter Crash in New Plymouth
Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday, March 5, at approximately 4:15 p.m., police were called to a report of two people falling off a mobility scooter while…
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Papanui Death Ruled Non-Suspicious
Police have confirmed that the death of a person in Papanui, Christchurch, is not suspicious. A post-mortem examination has been completed, and the death has been referred to the Coroner. Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore stated, "The post-mortem examination for the…
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Scooter Thief Apprehended After Failed Theft Attempt
A man's attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington early this morning was thwarted by police, leading to his arrest. The incident occurred around 12:20 am when a man was observed entering a property on Mount Wellington Highway and…
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Unexplained Death Investigation Underway in Christchurch
A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui, Christchurch, as police continue their investigation into an unexplained death. Officers were called to a Main North Road property around 2:40pm yesterday after a person was found in a…
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Police Seek Public Assistance After Hamilton East Assault
Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify a man and a vehicle following an assault in Hamilton East. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 February, around 5:40 PM on Clyde Street. The victim sustained moderate injuries and was understandably…
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Christchurch Police Seek Public Assistance Following Two Assaults
Christchurch Police are investigating two assaults that are believed to have occurred in Sydenham and are seeking public assistance. The first incident reported was a stabbing at Bradford Park on Wednesday, March 18, around 10:15 PM. The victim was taken…
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Dunedin Southern Motorway Reopens After Digger Incident; Police Seek Information
The Dunedin Southern Motorway in Burnside has reopened following an incident this morning where a digger partially came off a truck, blocking multiple lanes. The motorway was closed in both directions between the Main South Road on-ramp and Caversham Valley…
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FMA Warns of Scams Using Deepfake News to Lure Investors
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is issuing a warning about a rise in scams that employ fake news articles, often featuring well-known politicians and business leaders, to trick people into investing in fraudulent trading platforms. Scammers are utilizing artificial intelligence…
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Serious Crash on Foxton Shannon Road
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on Foxton Shannon Road in Moutoa, located between Himatangi Block and Poplar South Roads. The incident, involving a single vehicle colliding with a power pole, was reported just before…
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Police renew appeal for information on missing woman Rowena Walker
Christchurch Police are renewing their appeal for information to locate missing woman Rowena Walker, who has not been seen for nearly eight months. The 39-year-old was last confirmed sighted on August 14, captured on CCTV in Christchurch on Bassett Street…
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Wellington City Council Promotes Te Reo Māori App Usage at Work
Wellington City Council is encouraging the use of the Mahau app in the workplace to support te reo Māori. The council has outlined five specific ways the app can be integrated into a typical workday, making it easier for individuals…
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Two Christchurch Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint, Employees Assaulted
Police are investigating two aggravated robberies that occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The first incident took place around 8:10 PM at a commercial premises on Briggs Road, Shirley. Two individuals entered the establishment armed with a weapon, assaulted an…
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Unmarked Police Vehicle Involved in Eden Terrace Crash
Police are investigating a crash involving an unmarked police vehicle on Newton Road, Eden Terrace, which occurred just before 8:50pm last night. The collision involved two vehicles. Two individuals sustained minor injuries: the driver of the second vehicle and a…
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ACT Party to Host Public Meeting in Napier
ACT Leader David Seymour and MP Andrew Hoggard are hosting a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre on Thursday, April 9, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting aims to provide an unfiltered account of ACT's efforts…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Northland fatal crash, NRL player departure, daylight saving
RNZ is reporting on several top stories from the weekend. The outlet said a person has died after a vehicle plunged into a tree in Northland, and investigations into the cause of the crash are underway. RNZ also reported on…
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Media Monitor: Iran searches for downed US jet crew, US media reports one rescued
RNZ is reporting that Iran has launched a search for a U.S. pilot whose jet was reportedly downed by Iranian air defense systems. This is the first such report amid the ongoing regional conflict. US media outlets are reporting that…
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Arrest Made in Wainuiomata Death Investigation
Police have arrested a young person in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday. Officers were called to Wainuiomata Road around 9am after receiving a report of the man being found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at…
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Two Arrested for Kidnapping and Robbery in Botany
Police have arrested and charged two people following a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. On Tuesday 31 March, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from outside a shopping centre on Chapel Road, Botany.…
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Three Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Firearm Report in Petone
Three people have been taken into custody by police in Petone following reports of a possible firearm on East Street. Emergency services were called to the Lower Hutt suburb around 7:20 am on Good Friday. Armed police were deployed as…
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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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ACT Party Leader David Seymour to Host Public Meeting in Napier
ACT Leader David Seymour and ACT MP Andrew Hoggard will host a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre next Thursday, April 9, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting, held at 48 Marine Parade, Napier, aims to…
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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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New Zealand Financial Advice Sector Faces Scrutiny on Access, AI, and Insurance Reforms
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released key findings from its review of access to financial advice in New Zealand, revealing that 28% of New Zealanders used a financial adviser in the past 12 months. Many consumers rely on informal…
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State Highway 5 Closed After Serious Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 5 in Tahorakuri Forest is closed after a serious two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 7:07 am. Injuries have been reported, and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Road closures are in…
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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…