Tag: crime
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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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Police Investigate Roadside Assault in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Police are seeking public assistance following a roadside assault in Tokoroa on Friday. The incident occurred around 4.15am near the intersection of Old Taupo Road and Baird Road, where a man stopped to help another motorist. During this interaction, the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultTokoroaPolice investigationOld Taupo RoadBaird RoadCrimeNew 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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Operation Hawk Nets Arrests and Seizures in Invercargill and Mataura Island
Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition, and drugs seized, following search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island as part of Operation Hawk, targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity. Four warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation HawkInvercargillMataura IslandFirearmsDrugsArrestCrimeNew 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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Three Arrested, Drugs and Firearms Seized in Canterbury
Three individuals have been apprehended in Christchurch following the execution of five search warrants, resulting in the seizure of synthetic cannabis, cash, and firearms. The operation was carried out by Canterbury’s Organised Crime Team, prompted by a recent surge in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesHealthLegal ChristchurchCanterburysynthetic cannabisfirearmsdrug early warning systemarrestcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Papatoetoe Homicide Case
A 50-year-old man, initially arrested in connection with the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale, now faces a murder charge. Beale was found deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue, Papatoetoe, on August 9th, prompting a police investigation. The man was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Papatoetoehomicidemurder chargeJoan BealeManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Faces Shoplifting Charges After Traffic Stop
A 39-year-old man is facing 18 shoplifting charges in the Manukau District Court today, following a series of alleged offences across Auckland that began in March 2024. The arrest occurred after Communities staff spotted his vehicle in Ōtara on Tuesday.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal shopliftingAucklandManukau District CourtŌtaraCounties Manukau East PolicecrimearrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Drug and Ammunition Find in Lower Hutt
A 30-year-old man has been charged after police discovered drugs, ammunition, and body armour at a Lower Hutt address. The search, executed around 9:20 pm following a report of drug possession, led to the discovery of MDMA/Ecstasy and a large…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Lower HuttCrimeDrugsAmmunitionHutt Valley District CourtMDMANew Zealand Police
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Traffic Stops in New Lynn and Manurewa Uncover Firearms and Drugs
A speeding vehicle stop in New Lynn led to the discovery of firearms and drugs early this morning. At approximately 3am, a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle speeding along Titirangi Road. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, stated…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnManurewaFirearmsDrugsTraffic StopCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Police Arrest Man, Seize Bikes in Illegal Trail Bike Operation
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Glenhome yesterday morning for dangerous driving in the Mangakakahi area. Rotorua Police initiated the arrest after the man failed to stop when signaled. According to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, the man was seen driving…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation RotoruaNew Zealand PoliceGlenhomeMangakakahiFordlandsCrimeArrest
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Man Arrested in Kaitaia for Displaying Gang Insignia
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Kaitaia after allegedly displaying gang insignia, leading to the discovery of drugs and ammunition. The incident occurred during proactive patrols on Monday night when officers stopped a vehicle on Allen Bell Drive. According to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Kaitaiagang insigniaNorthlandarrestmethamphetamineammunitioncrimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Baby Critically Injured in Wairarapa
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Hawke’s Bay and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and contravening a protection order, following an incident in Wairarapa in July where a baby was critically injured. The baby…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WairarapaMasterton HospitalStarship HospitalHawke’s BayHastings District CourtChild abuseCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Baby Injured in Hutt Valley
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged by Wellington Police's Child Protection Team following an investigation into injuries sustained by a three-month-old baby girl in the Hutt Valley. Police were alerted to the situation on June 14 after the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hutt ValleyWellington PoliceChild Protection TeamassaultarrestcrimeSteve WescottNew Zealand Police
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Teen Arrested After Aggravated Robbery at New Lynn Train Station
A 16-year-old male has been arrested following an aggravated robbery at the New Lynn Train Station on Tuesday night. Police were called to the transport hub at approximately 11.30pm after a man was assaulted after getting off a bus. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Lynnaggravated robberyWaitematā CIBJosh LautogoWaitākere HospitalcrimearrestNew Zealand Police
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Teen Charged After Queen Street Incident in Auckland
A 17-year-old male has been charged following an incident on Queen Street, Auckland, where a car struck two pedestrians this morning. The individual faces charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and injuring with intent. He is…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Queen StreetAucklandYouth CourtWoundingBodily HarmCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in Ōtara Homicide Investigation
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua said the arrest was made last night. The accused has been charged with wounding with intent…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ŌtarahomicideManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceTofilau Faamanuia Vaaeluacrimearrest
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Cameras Help Kaitaia Police Foil Burglary Attempt
Camera operators in Kaitaia aided police in thwarting a burglary at a local retail store late last night, leading to the arrest of three men. The incident occurred around 11.22pm when camera operators spotted two men acting suspiciously in an…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal KaitaiaburglaryarrestcrimeRichard GartonMatthews AvenueNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hit by Heavy Rain, Winds
Radio New Zealand is reporting that weather watches and warnings remain in place for much of the North Island and the top of the South Island. It said significant heavy rain and strong north to northeast winds are expected into…
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Rangiora Police Seek Witnesses to Indecent Assault
A 27-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault following an incident on Williams Street, Rangiora, on July 22. He appeared in Christchurch District Court and is due to reappear on August 13. Rangiora Police are seeking witnesses to the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Rangioraindecent assaultChristchurch District CourtWilliams StreetNew Zealand Policecrimewitness appeal
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Youths Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in Moerewa
Two youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a service station in Moerewa on July 22. The pair allegedly stole a vehicle before the incident. According to Mid North Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Barratt, the alleged…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Moerewaaggravated robberyKaikoheYouth CourtNew Zealand Policestolen vehiclecrime
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Man Arrested Following Avondale Church Arson
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson following a fire at St Mary’s Church in Avondale, Auckland. The fire, which occurred on Great North Road at approximately 4.20am on July 14, caused significant damage to the building.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ArsonSt Mary’s ChurchAvondaleAucklandNew LynnCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Ammunition and Drugs Seized After Kaitaia Arrest
A 49-year-old Kaitaia man is due to appear in court today on ammunition and drug charges after police responded to reports of a man with a firearm in the Pāmapūria area on Saturday. Police arrived at the address and saw…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal KaitaiaPāmapūriafirearmmethamphetamineammunitionRichard GartoncrimeNew Zealand Police
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Loaded Shotgun Found During Vehicle Stop in Mt Roskill
A loaded shotgun was discovered during a vehicle stop in Mt Roskill early this morning. At approximately 2.10am, police units stopped a wanted vehicle on Dominion Road. Inspector Wayne Kitcher, Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, stated that officers noticed…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShotgunMt RoskillDominion RoadAucklandFirearmCrimeWayne KitcherNew Zealand Police
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Hamilton Homicide: Cordons Lifted as Investigation Continues
Cordons have been lifted on Alexandra Street, Hamilton, where a young man died this morning. Access to vehicles is now permitted. Police appreciate the public's patience during the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to report it online or by…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonhomicideAlexandra StreetinvestigationNew Zealand Policecrimeincident
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Media Monitor: DeLuney Interrupts Closing Arguments in Murder Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including Julia DeLuney's trial in Wellington for the alleged murder of her mother, Helen Gregory. RNZ said that DeLuney interrupted the Crown prosecutor's closing address, objecting to a suggestion about checking the…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportIrelandCanadaItalyUnited StatesLegalEducationEconomyTradeFilm and TVSocial Issues Julia DeLuneyHelen GregoryWellingtonMurder trialClosing argumentsCrimeRadio New Zealand
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Wanted Man Arrested After Whangārei Stealing Spree
A man wanted for a week-long stealing spree across Whangārei is facing 15 charges after being apprehended at a service station. Police allege the man is responsible for several large thefts from local supermarkets and used multiple vehicles to evade…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreitheftNorthland Tactical Response TeamarrestNew Zealand PoliceSenior Sergeant Christian Staintoncrime
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Gang Member Charged After Near Collision with Police
A patched gang member is set to appear in the Whangārei District Court today after a near head-on collision with a police unit near Kawakawa on Tuesday afternoon. The 50-year-old driver, a patched Barbarian Stormtrooper, has been charged with dangerous…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation KawakawaWhangārei District Courtdangerous drivingpoliceBarbarian StormtrooperSenior Sergeant Mark BarrattcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Dangerous Driving Spree on Auckland Motorway
A 34-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly going on an offending spree that ended with him driving dangerously on an Auckland motorway. The incident began Tuesday afternoon when Counties Manukau West Police investigated an assault and vehicle theft in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandCounties Manukau West Policecrimemotor vehicle theftdangerous drivingPapakuraNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Whitford Burglary, Accomplice Sought
A swift police response led to the arrest of one man following a reported burglary in Whitford overnight. Authorities are actively searching for another individual allegedly involved in the incident. Inspector Rakana Cook, Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, stated…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhitfordburglaryarrestManukaupolicecrimeNew Zealand Police