Tag: auckland
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Police Seek Junior Nelson on Burglary, Retail Offending Charges
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Junior Israel Nelson, 53, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Nelson is wanted in connection to burglary and retail offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Junior NelsonArrest WarrantAucklandNorthlandBurglaryRetail OffendingCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in Hobsonville Firearm Incident
A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, following an incident in Hobsonville around 4.40pm yesterday, September 16. The man will appear in the Waitākere District Court later today. Police believe…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HobsonvilleAucklandWaitākere District CourtFirearmWounding with IntentArrestCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Nab Shoplifting Suspect
A 25-year-old man, allegedly responsible for $90,000 in retail crime, has been arrested at Lynnmall in West Auckland. Police apprehended the man last week as part of a prevention operation. The Area Prevention Unit located him during late night shopping…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia LynnmallAucklandNew LynnShopliftingBurglaryRetail CrimeWaitematā WestNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Protest Shifts to Central Auckland Due to Weather
A planned protest in Auckland has been moved from the Harbour Bridge to central Auckland due to unsafe weather conditions. Inspector Stefan Sagar, Relieving Waitematā District Commander, stated that the protest will now take place between Aotea Square and Victoria…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation AucklandAuckland Harbour BridgeprotestAotea SquareVictoria ParkWeatherPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for September 14-15
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 20A (SH20A) between Rimu Road and Mahunga Drive, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, and Monday, September 15, between 9pm…
Politics and GovernmentTransportation AucklandState Highway 20ANZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahiroad maintenancetrafficroad closuresdetoursNZTA Auckland
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Nerehana Wall
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's help in locating Nerehana Tetahi Wall, 35, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Wall is known to have connections in Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Waikato, and Wellington. Authorities believe someone…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Nerehana WallNew Zealand PoliceBay of PlentyAucklandWaikatoWellingtonCrime Stoppers
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KiwiSaver Shows Resilience with $123 Billion Under Management
The latest KiwiSaver Annual Report indicates the scheme's resilience amid economic challenges. The report, released by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), shows total funds under management grew by 10% to $123 billion, driven by $12.2 billion in contributions and $6.4…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborState Governments KiwiSaverFinancial Markets AuthoritySamantha Barrassretirement savingsinvestmentfinancial wellbeingAucklandNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Police Exercise Underway in Freemans Bay
Auckland police have advised the public of an increased police presence in Freemans Bay today. Tactical staff are deployed near the Auckland City Police Hub, off College Hill, for a planned exercise to be carried out throughout the afternoon. According…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Freemans BayAucklandCollege HillPoliceTactical PoliceNew Zealand PoliceExercise
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Woman in Auckland
Auckland City Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana, who was last seen leaving the Sky City Hotel in central Auckland at 5.06am on August 21. Concerns are growing for her safety.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonAucklandNew Zealand PoliceTe Anihana PomanaCatherine AndersonSkyCity HotelDunedin
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Auckland to Host New Police Recruit Wing in February
A new recruit wing is set to begin at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on February 9, according to Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers. This marks the second group of recruits to utilize the facilities leased from…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducation AucklandRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeRNZPCDeputy Commissioner Jill RogersWing 397Massey UniversityNorthlandNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Foreign Home Buyers, Auckland Hospital Death
RNZ is reporting that the coalition government in New Zealand will allow some wealthy foreigners to buy luxury homes. It said the change ends months of negotiations between National and New Zealand First. Under the new rule, holders of "golden…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues Christopher Luxongolden visasAucklandHealth NZforeign buyersmedical errorRNZ News
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Mismatched Plates Lead to Arrests in Auckland
Two individuals are facing charges after police stopped a vehicle with mismatched number plates in Avondale. At approximately 12.45am, officers noticed a Toyota Corolla with different plates travelling on Eastdale Road. Auckland City West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Guy…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation AucklandAvondaleDargavilleToyota CorollaEastdale RoadSenior Sergeant Guy BaldwinAggravated RobberyNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Vaea Folau
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Vaea Tangitau Folau, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Authorities believe that members of the public may have information regarding his whereabouts. Folau is known to frequent the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Vaea FolauNew Zealand PoliceAucklandGlen EdenArrest WarrantCrime StoppersHolly McKay
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing Woman in Auckland
Auckland City Police are asking for the public's help in locating 25-year-old Te Anihana Beau Pomana, who has gone missing, and there are "significant concerns for her wellbeing". Pomana was last seen leaving Sky City on August 21 around 5.06am,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia AucklandMissing PersonSky CityNew Zealand PoliceTe Anihana Beau PomanaDetective Senior Sergeant Martin FriendPublic Safety
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Severe Gales Forecast for North Island, Snow Showers Possible
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:02 am on Friday, August 29, 2025, forecasts strong southwesterly gales for the upper North Island on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula face a high confidence of severe…
WeatherDisastersTransportation MetServicesevere weathergalessnow showersAucklandWellingtonSouth IslandMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Bay of Plenty Firearms Operation Nets Arrests, Licence Suspension
A police operation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne targeting firearms headed for the black market has led to charges against three licensed firearms holders and the suspension of a firearms dealer's license. The National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), with…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Bay of PlentyGisbornefirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Safety AuthoritycrimeAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Xilin Huang and Gongbao Fang on Drug Charges
Police are seeking Xilin Huang, 39, and Gongbao Fang, 46, both Chinese nationals, who are wanted on warrants for numerous drug offenses. These offenses include possession for supply of methamphetamine and other controlled drugs. Authorities believe Huang and Fang may…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAsia Xilin HuangGongbao FangNew Zealand PoliceAucklandCrime StoppersMethamphetamineDrug Offences
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Auckland Police Make Arrests in Missing Parcel Investigation
Two individuals have been arrested in Glen Eden, Auckland, following an investigation into a series of parcel thefts in West Auckland. Waitematā Police launched the investigation after receiving reports of missing parcels in Henderson, Te Atatū South, and Te Atatū…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Waitematā PoliceAucklandGlen Edenparcel theftRyan BuntingHendersonTe AtatūNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Onehunga Fatal Crash
Police have identified Darren Anthony, 55, of Auckland, as the man who died in the Neilson Street, Onehunga crash on August 21. Authorities have expressed their condolences to Anthony's family and friends during this difficult time. The circumstances surrounding the…
Law EnforcementTransportation Darren AnthonyAucklandNeilson StreetOnehungaFatal CrashHolly McKayNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Aydan
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 39-year-old Aydan, who was reported missing from Chartwell on Tuesday, August 19, after last being seen on Sunday, August 17, at a Snell Drive address. There are concerns for Aydan’s welfare. He may…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonChartwellHamiltonWaikatoNew Zealand PoliceMazda UteAuckland
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man From Chartwell
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 39-year-old Aydan, who was reported missing from Chartwell on Tuesday, August 19, after last being seen on Sunday, August 17, at a Snell Drive address. There are serious concerns for Aydan's welfare. He…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonChartwellHamiltonWaikatoBay of PlentyAucklandMazda UteNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Shoplifter Remanded in Custody Facing Dozens of Charges
A 31-year-old man is in custody facing 23 shoplifting charges across Auckland, New Zealand. The arrest follows an investigation by the Newmarket Community Policing Team, who located the man at an Onehunga address. The charges relate to alleged offences in…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAucklandShopliftingNewmarketCrimeArrestAuckland District Court
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$37m Methamphetamine Shipment Foiled by Police and Customs
A joint operation between the Police and Customs has intercepted a $37 million methamphetamine shipment, preventing 124 kilograms of the drug from reaching New Zealand communities. Seven people are facing criminal charges as a result of Operation Vault, which began…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal methamphetamineAucklandCustomsPoliceNational Organised Crime Groupdrug smugglingNew Zealand Police
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Woman Charged After Newborn's Body Found in Auckland Park
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with concealing the dead body of a child after a deceased newborn baby was discovered in Albert Park yesterday morning. The woman will appear in Auckland District Court today. Police were called to the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues crimeAlbert ParkAucklandinfant deathpolice investigationconcealing a bodyNew Zealand Police
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Baby's Body Found in Auckland's Albert Park; Woman Assisting Police
A woman is assisting Police with enquiries following the discovery of a newborn baby's body in Albert Park early this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 7am after a park worker found the infant. "Sadly, when examined,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Albert ParkAucklandPolice investigationinfant deathAsh MatthewsCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Driver Wanted by Police Faces Charges After Failing to Stop
A driver wanted by police is facing multiple charges after allegedly failing to stop in Waterview last night. At approximately 10 p.m., a motorways unit signaled for the driver of a Lexus on State Highway 20 to stop, but the…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaterviewAucklandPolice Air Support Unitreckless drivingState Highway 20Senior Sergeant Scott CunninghamcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Incident Closes Section of SH16 in Auckland
A section of State Highway 16 (SH16) citybound to the Port in Auckland has been closed due to a fatal incident. New Zealand Police have asked motorists to avoid the Auckland city-bound link of the Northwestern Motorway. One person has…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement SH16AucklandNew Zealand PoliceFatal IncidentMotorway ClosureSerious Crash Unit
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Four Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in Flat Bush
Four individuals have been apprehended following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush, New Zealand. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Kerrykeel Drive, prompting a police operation across two regions. According to Detective Inspector Karen Bright, the suspects, some reportedly…
Law Enforcement ArrestAggravated RobberyFlat BushCounties Manukau CIBPolice Eagle helicopterAucklandWaikatoNew Zealand Police
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Luxury Shopping Spree Foiled as Alleged Text Scammer Faces Fraud Charges
A woman is in custody awaiting a court appearance on fraud charges after allegedly attempting to use a text scam to purchase luxury goods. Auckland City CIB is investigating the 25-year-old Chinese national after high-end retailers in Newmarket became suspicious…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandNewmarketfraudscamcrimeNZ PolicecybercrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Acknowledge Unjustified Use of Force in Custody Incident
Auckland Police have acknowledged the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding the unjustified use of force against a man in the Auckland Custody Unit. The incident occurred on January 18, 2023, after the man, identified as Mr.…
Law EnforcementLegalPolitics and Government AucklandPoliceIndependent Police Conduct AuthorityIPCACustody UnitUse of ForceArrestNew Zealand Police