Category: media
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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 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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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 Recover Stolen Goods After Public Tip-Off
Police in Counties Manukau have successfully recovered a significant amount of stolen property thanks to a tip from a vigilant member of the public. On Friday afternoon, Police patrolling the Counties Manukau West area were alerted to an address in…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Arapaepae Road in Levin
Arapaepae Road, also known as State Highway 57 in Levin, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 2:30 AM. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. The road is anticipated to be…
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One Dead in Invercargill Vehicle Crash After Police Attempted Stop
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Invercargill early this morning. Shortly before 3am, police attempted to stop a vehicle on Kelvin Street, but the driver failed to stop and fled. Police did not pursue the vehicle. A…
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One Dead in Southland Single-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:40 am. Another individual sustained moderate injuries and received attention from ambulance services. The road has been…
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State Highway 43 Blocked After Serious Crash
Ōhura Road on State Highway 43, also known as the Forgotten World Highway, is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were notified of the incident around 11:30 am today. The Serious Crash Unit has been informed. Police are…
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Leet Street Closed After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash
Leet Street in Invercargill has been closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and is expected to be investigating the incident. The road is anticipated to remain closed for a significant…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on NZ First speech, Oscars, and Warriors win
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is set to deliver his State of the Nation address in Tauranga on Sunday. The speech is intentionally scheduled after the release of quarterly GDP figures. RNZ also noted that…
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Police Seek Information on Stratford Park Assault
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Stratford yesterday evening and are asking the public for information. The incident took place around 6pm in King Edward Park, near the entrance by the old Maryann Residential Care Hospital. The…
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Media Monitor: Chuck Norris, star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' has died
RNZ is reporting that Chuck Norris, the action hero and star of “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. The veteran martial arts world champion and early 2000s internet meme inspiration reportedly experienced an unidentified medical emergency in Hawaii, RNZ said.
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Police Seek Witnesses to Brawl at Hastings Pub
Police are appealing for witnesses to a brawl that occurred at the Common Room bar in Hastings between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8. The fight involved both men and women inside the establishment located at 227…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death at Hastings Construction Site
Police are conducting enquiries into the unexplained death of a man discovered at a construction site on Omahu Road in Hastings. Officers were called to the location at 7pm on Thursday, March 18. The deceased was not an employee of…
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One Dead, One Injured in Fatal State Highway 2 Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, this morning. Police were called to the scene near McMillan Road just before 7am. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. Another person sustained…
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Serious Assault Under Investigation in Amberley
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At approximately 10:25 PM, police responded to a report of a person seriously assaulted at an address on Racecourse Road. The victim was transported to hospital…
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Police Investigate Serious Injuries in Christchurch
Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Officers were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm following reports of a person with wounds consistent with a stabbing.…
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Major Delays Expected on SH 2 After Waipaoa Crash
Motorists are facing significant delays, potentially lasting several hours, following a crash on State Highway 2 at Waipaoa. The incident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Matawai Road. Authorities are advising drivers, including those operating commercial vehicles,…
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New Zealand Police Trust and Confidence Remain High, Survey Shows
New Zealand Police has reported that public trust and confidence in the force remain stable at 69%, according to the latest findings from the Ministry of Justice's New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). This figure indicates a sustained level…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Copper Theft Investigations
Southern District Police are actively investigating a series of copper thefts and are urging the public to come forward with any information. Over the past month, an increase in the value of scrap copper has coincided with a rise in…
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Police Seek Information on Wellington Aggravated Assault
Wellington Police are seeking information from the public following an aggravated assault and robbery in Aro Valley last night. The incident occurred around 5:40 PM on Ohiro Road when a victim was walking and was seriously assaulted by two unknown…
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Four Males Charged After Auckland Aggravated Burglary and Fleeing Driver Incident
Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident that occurred across Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began around 3:10 PM with a report of an aggravated burglary on Bleakhouse Road in Howick. Police located…
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Missing Woman Located in Saint John's
Police have confirmed that a 65-year-old woman, who was reported missing from the Saint John's area yesterday, has been located. Ambulance staff are currently assessing her condition, and she will be transported to hospital for further treatment. Police have expressed…
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Wellington Police Renew Appeal in Year-Old Murder Investigation
Wellington Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, one year after he was critically injured in an assault and robbery on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr. Nabizadah was attacked around 12:30 am on March 17, 2025, in…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 65-Year-Old Woman
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 65-year-old woman who was last seen in Saint John's yesterday afternoon. The woman has brown hair and was last seen wearing a white patterned t-shirt and black leggings. Police and her…
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Two Men Charged in Connection with Bill Maangi Murder
Gisborne Police have charged two men in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi, who died in hospital after being shot on September 29, 2025. The shooting occurred at an address on Ormond Road. Between December 9 and December 11,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on weekend news including river body recovery and beach incident death
RNZ is reporting on several weekend news items. The news outlet said a body was recovered from the Manawatū River, though it has not yet been formally identified. RNZ also reported that a person died after an incident involving a…
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Body Discovered in Manawatū River
A body has been discovered in the Manawatū River. Police were alerted around 7:20pm on Saturday, March 14, after the body was found in the water near Dittmer Drive in Awapuni. The body has since been recovered. Authorities have stated…