Category: social_issues
-
Second Arrest in Rotorua Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. A 55-year-old man was arrested at a Rotorua address following a search warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Rotorua District…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Rotoruahit-and-runarrestmanslaughtercannabisammunitionstolen propertyNew Zealand Police
-
Name Released in Fatal Pahiatua Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday, May 15. He was identified as 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Police extend their thoughts to…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Fatal CrashState Highway 2PahiatuaTroy Joseph Hawe-RossPalmerston NorthAccidentNew Zealand Police
-
Police Seek Footage of Pakuranga Night Market Assault
Police are seeking video footage related to an alleged stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets. A 23-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody, with a court appearance scheduled for next month. Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey stated, "We…
-
Auckland Police Accept IPCA Findings After Man's Accidental Fall
Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding the death of a man in Auckland last year. On November 4, 2024, officers were called to a commercial property on Boston Road following reports of a…
-
Auckland Airport Drug Smuggling Ring Busted: 18 Arrested
A joint investigation has led to the dismantling of a criminal syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through Auckland Airport. Police and Customs executed nearly two dozen search warrants on Wednesday across Auckland as part of Operation Matata, resulting in…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Auckland Airportdrug smugglingOperation MatatamethamphetaminecocaineNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police
-
Wellington City Archives Prepares for Major Relocation
Wellington City Archives is in the process of relocating its collection of over 800,000 items from its current Barker Street location to two new city centre homes: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington’s central library, and the new Wellington…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing
-
Police Seek Solomon Kapua Apihai on Wounding Charge
Auckland City Police are seeking public assistance to locate 41-year-old Solomon Kapua Apihai, who is wanted on a warrant for allegedly wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police indicate that Apihai, a resident of Wesley, is actively evading…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Solomon Kapua ApihaiAuckland City PoliceWesleyWarrantCrime StoppersWoundingNew Zealand Police
-
Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Rotorua Hit-and-Run
A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. The crash resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Rotorua man. Following search warrants executed in Hamilton and Rotorua,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaHamiltonhit-and-runmanslaughterarrestMark Van KempencrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Kirsty Marie Hall Identified as Victim in Millers Flat Crash
Police have named Kirsty Marie Hall, 41, of Central Otago, as the woman who died in a farmland crash at Millers Flat. The incident is under investigation. "Our thoughts are with her family and those close to her at this…
-
Christchurch Businesses Targeted in Overnight Burglaries
Two burglaries occurred in Christchurch early Wednesday morning. At 2.10am, an alarm was triggered at a Withells Road, Avonhead address. Shortly after, at 2.25am, police responded to a break-in at the Kwik Kiwi Diner on Parkhouse Road, Wigram. During the…
-
Public Assistance Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Driver in Waikato
Waikato Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating and apprehending a dangerous fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two vehicles at Ōhaupō. The incident unfolded after police received multiple 111 calls…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaikatoPoliceŌhaupōHuntlyHamiltonDangerous DrivingArrestNew Zealand Police
-
Wellington City Council Announces Bus Route Plans and Recognizes Animal Control Officer
Wellington City Council has announced several updates, including recognizing Animal Control Officer Emily Aitkenhead for fostering over 50 dogs. Aitkenhead, who has a background ranging from dog grooming to training German Shepherds, dedicates her time to providing a safe and…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportationLocal Government
-
Media Monitor: One News reports Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
One News is reporting that U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. One News reports that neither Iran, nor Israel, has confirmed the agreement.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMiddle EastBusinessLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesScience & TechnologyMediaEconomy One NewsDonald TrumpceasefireIranIsraelagreementpoliticsOne News NZ
-
Man Missing Since 2019 Identified as Body Found in Waikato River
The Police have formally identified Michael Murdoch, 44, from Ngāruawāhia, as the man found deceased in a car in the Waikato River last year. Murdoch had been missing since September 2019. His body was discovered in his car on August…
-
Rotorua Police Seek Information on Motorcyclist in Fatal Collision
Rotorua Police are renewing their appeal for information to identify the motorcyclist involved in a fatal collision on Edmund Road on June 15, which resulted in the death of 24-year-old Paige Johnson from Rotorua. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation RotoruaNew Zealand Policefatal collisionmotorcyclePaige JohnsonCrime StoppersKawasaki Ninja
-
Police to Monitor Gang Funeral Procession in Hawke's Bay
Police are set to monitor gang movements in Hawke's Bay following reports of a large number of gang members and associates travelling from Napier to Hastings for a funeral tomorrow morning around 9am. Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke's BayNapierHastingsfuneralgang membersLincoln SycamoreCrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Human Remains Discovered in Ōwhiro Bay Garden
Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in Ōwhiro Bay. The discovery was made on Sunday, June 22nd, after a homeowner found the remains in their garden. A police team was dispatched to the area on Monday afternoon. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ōwhiro BayWellingtonHuman RemainsPolice InvestigationDetective Senior Sergeant Lee UnderhillNew Zealand PoliceGarden Discovery
-
Stats NZ: 1 in 10 Young Adults Identify as LGBTIQ+
A Stats NZ report reveals that 1 in 10 young adults (10.2 percent of those aged 15-29) identified as LGBTIQ+ in the 2023 Census. This is compared to 1 in 20 adults overall (4.9 percent). The report, titled "LGBTIQ+ population…
Social IssuesPolitics and GovernmentAustralasia Stats NZLGBTIQ+CensusHousehold Economic SurveyGeneral Social SurveyDemographicsStatistics New Zealand
-
Media Monitor: ACC Faces $50M in Abuse Claims After Ruling
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a Court of Appeal ruling has cost ACC $50 million so far. The 2023 TN vs ACC ruling allowed more childhood sexual abuse survivors to receive financial compensation. ACC estimated the ruling, along with…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportMusicSocial IssuesMiddle EastEuropeEconomyLegal ACCCourt of AppealTN vs ACCHelen GregoryJulia DeLuneyIsrael-Iran conflictRNZ News
-
Man Arrested Following Takanini Assault
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following an assault near a Sikh Temple in Takanini yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at a sports complex on the grounds at around 5pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, said…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TakaniniarrestassaultSikh TempleCounties Manukau CIBPapakura District CourtcrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Two Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in New Lynn
Two young people, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in New Lynn this morning. Police responded to the incident on Parker Avenue around 8.30am. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aggravated RobberyNew LynnArrestWaitematā CIBYouth CourtStolen VehicleMegan GoldieNew Zealand Police
-
NZ Police and Customs Seize Millions in Meth and MDMA, Four Arrested
A joint operation between New Zealand Police and Customs has led to the disruption of a Wellington-based drug syndicate, resulting in the seizure of 23 kilograms of methamphetamine and over 1000 MDMA pills. The operation, dubbed "Operation Armani," identified a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WellingtonMethamphetamineMDMADrug SeizureNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police
-
Police Investigate Assault at Takanini Sikh Temple
Police are investigating an assault that occurred at a Sikh Temple in Takanini on Sunday evening, leaving two people with minor injuries. The incident took place at approximately 5 p.m. at the Takanini School Road site. According to Detective Senior…
-
Man Charged Following Pakuranga Stabbing
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow following a stabbing incident at the Pakuranga Night Markets yesterday. The man faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. After police enquiries, the…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues PakurangaManukaustabbingcrimeNew Zealand PoliceNight MarketsWounding
-
Serious Crash Closes Auckland's Great North Road
Auckland's Great North Road in Glen Eden is closed following a serious multi-vehicle crash between Brandon Road and Westech Place. Police were notified around 4:30 pm. Diversions are in place as the road is closed. Authorities have indicated there are…
-
Body Found in Christchurch Search for Missing Woman
Police in Christchurch have found a body believed to be that of Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls, 79, who was reported missing from Riccarton on June 4. Canterbury Police and Land Search and Rescue volunteers had been searching for Lis in the…
-
Police Seek Information After Assault in Newtown
Wellington Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault on a woman in Newtown this morning. The incident occurred around 7:30am on Colombo Street. According to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, the woman was approached from behind by a man…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NewtownWellingtonAssaultColombo StreetCrime StoppersViolent CrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Pakuranga Night Market Assault Leaves Two Critically Injured
Police are investigating an assault at Pakuranga Night Market on Aylesbury Street around 6:45 p.m. last night. Two people were critically injured and have undergone surgery. They are now in stable condition at a hospital. Locals will see an increased…
-
Media Monitor: RNZ reports on parking prices, Luxon's China visit, and more
RNZ is reporting on several stories this morning. A researcher in New Zealand is examining car parking prices, inspired by similar research conducted in Australia. Christopher Luxon's first official trip to China is facing challenges, according to an analysis by…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWeatherSocial IssuesAustraliaTradeLaw EnforcementGeneral Weather parking pricesChristopher LuxonChinaPoriruaBriscoesMāori baby namesAucklandRNZ News
-
Assault at Pakuranga Night Market Leaves Two Critically Injured
Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street at approximately 6:45 p.m. following a reported assault at the Pakuranga Night Market. Two individuals were found with critical injuries. Police have established cordons around Aylesbury Street and Reeves Road, advising the public…