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Arrest Made in Pakuranga McDonald's Fire
A 12-year-old has been arrested and charged with arson following a suspicious fire at the McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga last month. Counties Manukau Police have been investigating the incident, which occurred at the Pakuranga Road branch on May 5. Detective…
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Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery in Whangārei
Two men have appeared in the Whangārei District Court on charges of aggravated robbery and demands to steal after an incident in Tikipunga, Whangārei. Northland Police are appealing for public assistance following the robbery at Paramount Plaza yesterday. Detective Senior…
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Man Arrested for Alleged Facebook Marketplace Scams Totaling $150,000
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged scams conducted through Facebook Marketplace, involving over $150,000 worth of goods. The arrest was made this morning by officers from the Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, supported…
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Man Arrested After Shotgun, Cannabis Found During Traffic Stop
Auckland police arrested a 34-year-old man after discovering an unloaded military-style shotgun and cannabis in his vehicle during a traffic stop early this morning. At approximately 3:20 a.m., officers patrolling near Penrose Road stopped the vehicle and detected a strong…
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Man Charged Following Indecent Exposure Near Green Bay High School
A 19-year-old man has been charged for allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on May 27. The incident occurred in the afternoon. The man was arrested today after a search warrant…
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Man Arrested Following Papatoetoe Assault
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault in Papatoetoe on May 9. Police released CCTV images as part of their investigation, which focused on an incident that occurred on Sutton Crescent. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike…
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Man Arrested After Hamilton Anti-Social Road User Gathering
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a large gathering of anti-social road users in Hamilton. The arrest follows an incident on Saturday 24 May, when police were called to Airport Road where approximately 300 cars were congregating,…
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired on Karangahape Road
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to serious injury and firearms after an incident on Karangahape Road in Auckland early this morning. Police responded to the scene at approximately 3.50am following reports of multiple shots fired.…
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Two Arrested After Firearms Incident in Gisborne
Two men, aged 29 and 50, have been arrested in Gisborne following a firearms incident on Colin Street. Police were called to an address at around 6:30 a.m. after reports of vehicle damage and a firearm being presented at the…
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Man Arrested After Escaping Police Custody in Gisborne
A 36-year-old man, who allegedly escaped police custody at a rural Gisborne property, was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. after being observed returning home. Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police, stated that the arrest was made without incident. According to Malaulau,…
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Auckland Police Nab Two Prolific Shoplifters
Auckland police have apprehended two prolific shoplifters this week, who are allegedly responsible for over $10,000 in retail crime. The arrests were made possible with the help of the National Retail Investigation Support Unit (NRISU). Early this morning, a Waitematā…
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Firearm Recovered, Two Arrested in Manurewa Incident
Two people have been arrested in Manurewa following reports of a man trying to gain entry to a property while in possession of a firearm. Police were called to the Great South Road property at approximately 3.40pm on Tuesday. According…
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Gang Member Arrested in Paihia After Being Spotted on Camera
A sharp-eyed camera operator in Paihia alerted police to a man carrying a firearm, leading to his arrest. Police were notified around 2 a.m. after CCTV footage showed a male pulling what appeared to be a firearm from his pants,…
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Arrest Made in Masterton Arson Investigation
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Masterton in connection with seven suspicious fires that occurred on February 22, targeting six churches and a local business. The Wairarapa Police executed a search warrant at a Masterton address, leading to the…
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Gang Members Arrested in Glen Eden After Police Find Stolen Vehicle
Two gang members were arrested in Glen Eden after police spotted them in a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. on Woodbank Drive when officers identified the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Avondale last month. Senior…
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Mongrel Mob Member Arrested After Funeral Home Arson
A patched Mongrel Mob member has been arrested in connection to an arson at a Māngere Bridge funeral home last month. The fire occurred at a Kirkbride Road funeral home around 11.50pm on April 27. The building sustained minor damage,…
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Man Charged with Shoplifting and Burglary in Hamilton
A 42-year-old man has been charged with multiple shoplifting and burglary offences in Hamilton. He faces 10 shoplifting charges and six burglary charges related to incidents over the past six months. The total value of the stolen property is estimated…
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Man Wanted for Fraud Offences Located
A 38-year-old man, wanted on a warrant for fraud offences, has been located, according to the New Zealand Police. Police have thanked the public for providing information that led to locating the man. The New Zealand Police have released this…
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Two Charged with Arson Following Frankton Workshop Fire
Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a workshop fire in Frankton last month. Police were alerted to the blaze on Ellis Street at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. Following an investigation, a 46-year-old…
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Arrest Made in Cloverlea Serious Assault Case
A 42-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged in connection to a serious assault in Cloverlea last month. The man was arrested at 2pm yesterday in the Roslyn area. The victim was discovered at a Cecil Place address…
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Youth Arrested After Imitation Firearm Incident on Auckland Bus
A young person was arrested after brandishing an imitation firearm on an Auckland bus this morning. Police received a report at 11:24 am about a person with a firearm on a bus traveling from Orakei to Auckland City. The bus…
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More Arrests Made in Eastern District Gang Conflict
Two more individuals have been apprehended in connection with the Gang Conflict warrant in the Eastern District. Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations, confirmed that the warrant has been invoked 13 times in the last 24 hours. A…
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