Tag: crime
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Police Name Dargaville Homicide Victim as Garry Hazelton
New Zealand Police have named 64-year-old Garry Hazelton as the man who died in a homicide on Hoeroa Street, Dargaville, on 7 October, as Operation Trailside continues.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceDargavilleHomicideGarry HazeltonHoeroa StreetOperation TrailsideCrime
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Hipkins Wins Undecided Panel 49-24 in First Leaders' Debate as Luxon Refuses to Reopen Opportunity Door
The 90-minute TVNZ debate covered the economy, health, tax, race, AI, climate and foreign policy, with Luxon declining repeated chances to say whether National would talk to Opportunity if it needed the party's support to govern.
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Phone Tracking Leads Police to Stanmore Bay Robbery Suspects
Two males, aged 21 and 18, will appear in North Shore District Court today charged with aggravated robbery after three teenagers were confronted in Stanmore Bay overnight.
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New Charges Against Former Child Psychologist; Police Seek More Victims
Ricki Ban Teik Tan, 63, faces 17 historic sexual offending charges involving five victims aged 12 to 21 between the late 1980s and early 2000s. Police urge others to come forward.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRicki Ban Teik TanColin Bailliehistoric sexual offendingChild, Youth and Familychild psychologistCrime
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Police Foil Late-Night Ram Raid at Taupō Power Tool Store
A stolen vehicle was used to ram a Taupō power tool store late at night, but police arrived within three minutes and arrested a 37-year-old man after he confronted officers, Police say.
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Arrest Made Following Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
A Kaihu man has been charged with manslaughter after a six-month police investigation into a fatal dog attack that killed Mihiata Te Rore in February. Police thanked the community for their assistance.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues KaihuNew Zealand PoliceDog AttackManslaughterMihiata Te RoreCriminal InvestigationCrime
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Three Dead, Including Two Children, in Rotorua Homicide Investigation
A homicide investigation is underway in Rotorua after a woman and two young children were found dead at a Glenholme home. Police are not seeking further suspects, with a man assisting inquiries into the traumatic incident.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues RotoruaHomicideNew Zealand PoliceGlenholmeInvestigationChildrenCrime
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New Plymouth Police Seek Public Help After August Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault on Elliot Street, New Plymouth, on August 30. Investigators urge witnesses or anyone with information to contact them via 105 or Crime Stoppers.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New PlymouthAssaultPolicePublic AppealCrimeInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Teens Arrested After Aggravated Bicycle Robberies in East Auckland
Three teenagers have been arrested in East Auckland following multiple alleged aggravated bicycle robberies at Lloyd Elsmore Park. Police recovered five stolen bikes, and the 15-year-olds have been referred to Youth Aid Services.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceEast AucklandLloyd Elsmore ParkAggravated RobberyBicycle TheftYouth Aid ServicesCrime
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Vigilant Neighbor's Tip Leads to Arrests in Northland
Two individuals were arrested in Northland after a watchful neighbor reported suspicious activity involving vehicle tampering. Police quickly responded, using a dog unit to locate and apprehend the suspects, who now face multiple charges.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics NorthlandWhangāreiVehicle TamperingArrestsNew Zealand PoliceCommunity PolicingCrime
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Nelson Incident Leaves Two Dead, Police Investigate
Two people were found deceased in Nelson following a serious incident involving an alleged shotgun theft. Police confirm it was an isolated event, with no ongoing public risk, and are investigating the circumstances. Cordons are in place as inquiries continue.
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Police Arrest Two, Seek Witnesses After Serious Queenstown Assault
Police have arrested two men after a serious assault in Queenstown on August 25, leaving a victim with serious injuries. Authorities are now appealing for witnesses and video footage to aid their ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Police Thwart Copper Theft Attempt in Onehunga
New Zealand Police arrested two men in Onehunga, Auckland, for allegedly attempting to steal copper piping from an abandoned house. A witness tip led to the swift apprehension, with one man charged with burglary and further charges expected.
Law EnforcementAustralasiaLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOnehungaAucklandBurglaryCopper TheftArrestCrime
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Police Seek Public Help After Significant Sculpture Stolen in Whangārei
New Zealand Police are appealing for public help to locate 'Tiori Toru,' a significant wooden sculpture stolen from Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre on August 24. An offender on a bike took the 1.4m artwork, which features glass birds, prompting calls…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Tiori ToruWhangāreiHundertwasser Art CentreSculpture theftNew Zealand PolicePublic appealCrime
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Murder charges laid following Wattle Downs double homicide
A 30-year-old man faces two murder charges after a double homicide in Wattle Downs last week. Police continue to investigate the motive and potential for further arrests, with the accused appearing in Manukau District Court today.
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Man Charged After Lower Hutt Disorder Leaves One Critically Injured
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a disorder in Lower Hutt left one person critically injured. Police commend the investigation team and thank the public for their help in the swift apprehension.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Lower HuttWellingtonNew Zealand PoliceArrestDisorderWoundingCrime
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Mangawhai Man Charged After Aggravated Burglary
Police have charged a 26-year-old Mangawhai man with aggravated burglary and assault with intent to injure following a Monday afternoon incident. The man, not known to the victims, remains in hospital.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues MangawhaiNew Zealand PoliceAggravated BurglaryAssaultWaitematā CIBNorth Shore District CourtCrime
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Three Arrested Following Hamilton Shooting Incident
New Zealand Police have arrested two men and one woman in connection with an alleged shooting in Dinsdale, Hamilton. The victim was hospitalized, and an air pistol and drugs were seized during the Melville warrant.
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Police Question Man in Custody Over Wattle Downs Double Homicide
New Zealand Police are questioning a 30-year-old male in custody regarding the Wattle Downs double homicide. Authorities are working to determine his involvement, with further updates expected as the investigation progresses.
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East Auckland Burglary Spree Leads to Charges for Two Men
Two men face seven burglary charges after East Auckland eateries were targeted. New Zealand Police arrested the pair following an investigation into multiple incidents, recovering thousands in stolen property and reassuring affected businesses.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceEast AucklandBurglaryHowickPapakuraManukau District CourtCrime
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Police Renew Appeal for Dangerous Fugitive Rogan Hare-Huru
New Zealand Police are seeking Rogan Hare-Huru, 30, wanted for firearms offenses. Considered dangerous, he has links to Auckland and Northland. Police warn against aiding him and urge public assistance.
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Police Investigate Serious Assault, Firearm Discharge After Manukau Crash
Police are investigating a serious assault in Manukau following a two-vehicle crash where a firearm was discharged. Suspects fled the scene, and police are seeking public assistance to identify and locate them.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal ManukauNew Zealand PoliceAssaultFirearmVehicle CrashRonwood RoadCrime
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Man Charged After Double Assault in Flaxmere
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with two assaults in Flaxmere, New Zealand, yesterday morning. One victim remains in critical condition, while the other sustained non-serious stab wounds. Police confirm no ongoing risk to the community.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues FlaxmereAssaultNew Zealand PoliceWoundingHastings District CourtCrimePublic Safety
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Three Teenagers Arrested After Stolen Car Spiked in West Auckland
Police apprehended three teenagers in West Auckland after a stolen car was tracked by helicopter and spiked. The youths, aged 13-16, were taken into custody and referred to Youth Aid Services following the early morning incident.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalEducationTransportation New Zealand PoliceStolen CarWaitematā WestYouth Aid ServicesCrimeTeenagers
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Man Arrested After Vehicle Theft, Crash, and Foot Chase in Ōrewa
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Ōrewa after allegedly stealing a vehicle, crashing it, and attempting to evade police on foot. The incident involved a police helicopter and led to charges including burglary and driving while disqualified.
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Man Critically Injured in Manawatū Hit-and-Run During Anti-Social Road Event
A man is in critical condition after a hit-and-run during an anti-social road event in Manawatū. Police are appealing for witnesses and the driver, emphasizing the dangers of such activities and urging public cooperation for the victim's family.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal ManawatūNew Zealand PoliceHit-and-runAnti-social road eventCritical conditionPublic appealCrime
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Investigation Underway After Man's Unexplained Death in Haruru Falls
Police are investigating an unexplained death in Haruru Falls, near Paihia, after a man was found unresponsive. A 56-year-old woman has been charged with assault and is set to appear in the Kaikohe District Court.
Law EnforcementLegal Haruru FallsNew Zealand PoliceDeath InvestigationAssaultKaikohe District CourtNorthlandCrime
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Robber arrested after late night hold-up
Wellington Police arrested a 40-year-old man after a late-night robbery on Manners Street, recovering over $400. The man, who passed a threatening note, will appear in court today, charged with robbery. No one was harmed.
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Arrest Made After Violent Aggravated Robbery in Kaikohe
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man following a violent aggravated robbery in Kaikohe this morning, where a woman and child were assaulted. The suspect was apprehended in Omapere after a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
Law EnforcementHealthLegalSocial IssuesTransportation KaikoheAggravated RobberyNew Zealand PoliceArrestFirearmOmapereCrime
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Two Arrested in Lower Hutt Homicide Investigation
New Zealand Police have arrested a 25-year-old male for murder and a 46-year-old female for accessory after the fact in connection with the April 2026 death of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt. Further arrests are anticipated.
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