Tag: auckland
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Name Released in Fatal Aka Aka Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Aka Aka, Waikato, on October 5. He was Ryan George Terry-Daley, 31, of Waiuku, Auckland. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time,"…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Aka AkaWaikatofatal crashRyan George Terry-DaleyWaiukuAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Body Found on Te Atatū Peninsula Inlet
A body has been found on the Te Atatū Peninsula inlet, near Auckland. A member of the public reported seeing the body in the water between 500m to 1km north of the bridge on SH16, near the Te Atatū Peninsula…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Te Atatū PeninsulaAucklandBody DiscoverySH16New Zealand PoliceInletCrime/Legal
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Auckland Properties Worth $36 Million Restrained in Meth Investigation
A two-year investigation has led to the restraint of four Auckland properties, valued at approximately $36 million, under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. The Commissioner of Police initiated civil proceedings this week against five people and one company connected…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues AucklandCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009Operation Lavendermethamphetaminedrug importationFinancial CrimepropertyNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Teenager
Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate Dannii, a 16-year-old girl missing from her Mt Roskill home in Auckland. Dannii is described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is known to be quiet…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement Missing PersonAucklandMt RoskillNew Zealand PoliceTeenagerWelfareDannii
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Auckland's Eagle Crew Rescues People in Dramatic Incidents
Auckland's Eagle crew has been involved in multiple rescues across Tāmaki Makaurau this past week. One rescue involved an international visitor who became trapped by the incoming tide after walking from Pine Harbour to Motukaraka Island. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters AucklandEaglerescuePolice Air Support UnitMotukaraka IslandMahurangi InletWhangaparaoa BayNew Zealand Police
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Missing Auckland Girl Found Safe
A 10-year-old girl who was reported missing in Auckland this afternoon has been located and is safe and well. Police have expressed their gratitude to the public. "Police would like to thank those who contacted Police following our appeal for…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceLocatedSafeGirlPublic Safety
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Urgent Appeal for Missing 10-Year-Old Girl in Auckland
Auckland police have launched an urgent appeal for sightings of a missing 10-year-old girl. Lily was last seen by family members in Cornwall Park at approximately 5pm today. She is described as having long, waist-length hair and was wearing black…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonAucklandCornwall ParkNew Zealand PoliceChild SafetyLilyP064094631
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Auckland Driver Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase
An 18-year-old driver has been charged with multiple offences after being caught speeding at nearly twice the legal limit in Auckland early this morning. Police spotted two cars speeding on the motorway around 4am. One driver stopped, but the other…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Aucklandhigh-speed chasereckless drivingdrug possessionPanmureEagle HelicopterMotor Vehicle OffensesNew Zealand Police
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Electric Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Auckland Collision
An electric scooter rider is in critical condition following a collision with a car in central Auckland. The incident occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Mount Street and Symonds Street. Police were alerted to the collision at 4:05 PM…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandElectric ScooterCollisionMount StreetSymonds StreetNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Auckland Police Dismantle Large Cannabis Operation, Seize Drugs and Cash
Auckland police have shut down a large-scale cannabis grow operation, seizing over 500kgs of cannabis during search warrants executed throughout Auckland City West on Thursday, 9 October. A 26-year-old man is facing charges. Police also located a significant amount of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandcannabisMDMAKetaminedrug seizureAnthony Darvillorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Support Special Olympics with Torch Run
Police in Auckland are supporting Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope, building excitement for the Special Olympics Games in Christchurch from December 10-14. The Law Enforcement Torch Run includes three events in Auckland this…
SportLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandSpecial OlympicsLaw Enforcement Torch RunChristchurchFlame of HopeVictoria ParkMountfort ParkNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Support Special Olympics with Torch Run
Police are supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope. This Law Enforcement Torch Run precedes the Special Olympics Games, which will be held at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch from December 10-14. Three events…
SportLaw EnforcementMediaSocial Issues AucklandSpecial OlympicsLaw Enforcement Torch RunChristchurchWolfbrook ArenaFran ScholeyInspector Rupert FriendNew Zealand Police
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Ignites Excitement for Special Olympics in Auckland
Auckland will host the Law Enforcement Torch Run this weekend, with police joining Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope. This event supports the Special Olympics Games, scheduled to take place at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch from December…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Law Enforcement Torch RunAucklandSpecial OlympicsFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaChristchurchInspector Rupert FriendNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Window Smashed During St Marys Bay Protest
A 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary following an incident in St Marys Bay where a window was smashed during a protest. Police were called to a residential address at about 5.40pm after receiving a report of an unknown…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesPolitics and GovernmentLegal St Marys BayAucklandBurglaryProperty CrimeProtestSunny PatelArrestNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Auckland Man
Police are asking for the public's help in locating 56-year-old Walter Brown, who is missing in Auckland. Walter was reported missing from a care facility in Papakura. He visited family in Papatoetoe over the weekend of September 20 but did…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Walter BrownAucklandPapakuraPapatoetoeMissing PersonKarangahape RoadNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures on State Highway 1 (SH1) due to maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that closures and detours will be in place between the Ramarama and Papakura interchanges. On Sunday 5…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Auckland House Fire, Election
RNZ is reporting that emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Auckland's Bucklands Beach, where two people have died. It said police have taped off part of Murvale Dr as they investigate. Separately, RNZ reports that…
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Digger Spill Blocks Lane on Auckland's SH18
Auckland's State Highway 18, specifically the Upper Harbour Bridge, is experiencing significant delays. At approximately 7.15am, authorities were alerted to an incident involving a small digger that fell off a truck, blocking the left-hand lane heading towards Squadron Drive. "Traffic…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues SH18GreenhitheWaitematāUpper Harbour BridgeAucklandTraffic DelayNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Update on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Auckland City Police will hold a media stand-up on Tuesday as part of the ongoing St Johns homicide investigation. The investigation continues to seek those involved in the death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia CrisisSocial Issues Auckland City PoliceSt JohnsHomicide InvestigationKyle WhorrallGlenn BaldwinAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Botany Road Crash
A serious crash on Botany Road in Auckland has left one person in hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to the scene at 10.20am following reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle. The incident has led…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Botany RoadAucklandCrashPedestrianSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceTraffic Incident
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Auckland Motorway Closures Announced for Overnight Work
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between September 28 and October 3, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures will typically be in effect from 9pm to 5am, unless stated otherwise. Motorists are advised…
TransportationAustralasia AucklandMotorway closuresNZ Transport AgencyWaka KotahiTraffic managementRoadworksSH1NZTA Auckland
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Name Released in Mt Wellington Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Mt Wellington on September 15. He was David Govindasamy Chetty, 66, of Auckland. Police have expressed their condolences, saying, "Our thoughts are with his friends and…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashMt WellingtonDavid Govindasamy ChettyAucklandNew Zealand PoliceAccidentDeath
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K Road Car Theft Suspects Apprehended After Police Chase
A pair accused of stealing a car while its driver picked up a food order will face court. Police were alerted to the theft, which occurred around 12.25am on Karangahape Road. Senior Sergeant Tony Turner of Auckland City Police reported…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Karangahape RoadAucklandcar theftpolice chaseEagle helicopterAuckland District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on House Prices, Speeding Incidents, and Financial Planning
RNZ is reporting that house prices in New Zealand are generally flat, but values are starting to increase in some of the country's more affordable areas. It said property research firm Cotality, formerly Corelogic, released data showing the performance of…
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High-Speed Crash on Victoria Street, Auckland, Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
Auckland police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred on Victoria Street, Auckland Central, at 5:40 am. According to Acting Auckland City District Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, a vehicle traveling at high speed on Victoria Street West lost control…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Victoria StreetAucklandCrashPoliceGrant TetzlaffAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Dismantle 120 Cannabis Grow Houses, Seizing Millions from Organized Crime
Auckland police have seized over $58 million from organized crime by dismantling 120 cannabis grow houses and destroying more than 10 tonnes of cannabis. The operation, conducted over a month, targeted properties in suburban and rural areas including Pōkeno, Pakuranga,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aucklandcannabisorganized crimedrug enforcementarrestsproperty crimeWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldLegalEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceMusic RNZHakyung LeeAucklandmurdercrimechild abuseRNZ News
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XPENG Motors Targets Smart Mobility Leadership in New Zealand
XPENG Motors has announced its vision for New Zealand, focusing on smart mobility solutions beyond electric vehicles. The Chinese smart EV manufacturer, which showcased its innovations at the IAA in Munich, is preparing for its official launch in New Zealand…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceTransportation XPENG Motorselectric vehiclessmart mobilityautonomous drivingAuckland
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Serious Crash Closes West Coast Road in Glen Eden
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on West Coast Road in Glen Eden at approximately 7 a.m. today. The incident occurred near the intersection of Rosier Road. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate to…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Glen EdenAucklandWest Coast RoadSerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentRosier RoadNew Zealand Police
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Auckland police operation nets 11 arrests, seizes firearms, drugs, and cash
A five-month operation in Auckland, targeting a transnational organised criminal cell, has resulted in 11 arrests and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and nearly NZ$1 million in cash. Operation Mexted, a joint investigation by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG)…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal Operation MextedNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand CustomsAucklandDrug SmugglingFirearmsMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police