Tag: crime_stoppers
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Jin Zhong
New Zealand Police are seeking Jin Zhong, 39, who is wanted on an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court. He is believed to be actively avoiding police in the Tāmaki Makaurau area. Public assistance is requested.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Jin ZhongNew Zealand PoliceWarrantTāmaki MakaurauFailing to appearPublic assistanceCrime Stoppers
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Police Investigate Mount Wellington Shooting After Man Hospitalized
Police are investigating a serious gunshot incident in Mount Wellington this morning, which left a man hospitalized. A scene guard is in place on Mount Wellington Highway, and authorities are seeking public assistance.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Mount WellingtonAucklandGunshotPolice investigationEmergency servicesCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Whangārei Police seek help to identify alleged offenders
Whangārei Police seek public assistance after a man was seriously stabbed multiple times at a Tikipunga party on Sunday. The victim is recovering, and authorities urge witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WhangāreiTikipungaStabbingAssaultNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersPublic Appeal
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Lower Hutt Homicide Investigation Continues, Police Seek Public Help
Wellington Police confirm Nathaniel Sturmey, 29, died from a gunshot wound in Lower Hutt. Investigators are making progress, executing warrants and searching Eastbourne, urging public assistance.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Nathaniel SturmeyLower HuttHomicide InvestigationNew Zealand PoliceGunshot WoundWellingtonCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek Public Help in Auckland Online Fraud Investigation
New Zealand Police are asking for public assistance to identify individuals connected to an online fraud incident in Auckland on April 29. Information can be provided via 105 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAucklandOnline FraudInvestigationPublic AppealCrime Stoppers
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death in Waimamaku
Police are investigating an unexplained death at a Waimamaku property after a man was found deceased. Emergency services responded to the scene, and authorities are seeking public assistance to establish the circumstances of his death.
Law EnforcementLegal WaimamakuNorthlandPoliceUnexplained DeathInvestigationCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Man in Whangārei Assault Investigation
Police in Whangārei are seeking the public's help to identify a man in connection with a serious assault on April 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Law EnforcementWorld WhangāreiAssaultPolice AppealPublic IdentificationCrime StoppersInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Six Youths Arrested After Overnight Vehicle Thefts in Gisborne
Gisborne police arrested six youths following a series of overnight vehicle thefts. A pursuit ended safely with road spikes, leading to the apprehension of the individuals.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation GisborneVehicle TheftYouth ArrestsPolice PursuitRoad SpikesCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Matangi Assault Investigation
Police are appealing for information regarding a serious assault in Matangi where two victims were hospitalized after confronting individuals performing burnouts. Authorities are seeking to identify offenders and a dark-coloured Ford Falcon.
Law EnforcementMedia MatangiSerious AssaultPolice AppealFord FalconWitness AppealPublic AssistanceCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Investigation Continues into Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
Police are investigating a fatal dog attack in Kaihu that resulted in the death of Mihiata Te Rore. Authorities are seeking information from the public regarding the incident and previous dog-related encounters.
Law EnforcementDisasters KaihuDog AttackFatal IncidentPolice InvestigationWhangārei CIBCrime StoppersAnimal EuthanasiaNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Hutt Valley Bar Robberies
Hutt Valley Police are investigating a series of commercial robberies and are appealing to the public for information, particularly regarding the clothing and shoes worn by the offenders.
Law EnforcementDisasters Hutt ValleyRobberyPolice InvestigationNike ApparelFootwearCCTV FootageCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Serious Incident in Onehunga: One Critical
Police are responding to a serious incident in Onehunga after reports of a person sustaining gunshot wounds. One individual is in critical condition.
Law EnforcementMedia OnehungaSerious IncidentGunshot WoundHospitalPoliceInvestigationCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Three Men After Serious Assault in Churton Park
Wellington Police are appealing for public assistance to identify three men in connection with a violent, unprovoked assault on seven young people at a gathering in Churton Park on December 13, 2025.
Law EnforcementMedia Wellington PoliceChurton ParkSerious AssaultPublic AppealAssault InvestigationCrime StoppersYouth ViolenceNew Zealand Police
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gatherings in Wellington
Wellington Police thwarted multiple planned gatherings of anti-social road users overnight, arresting four people and issuing 22 infringement notices. The operation focused on vehicles from Whanganui, Levin and Palmerston North.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WellingtonPoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyOperation KereruCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Continue Search for Mitchell Cole in Ruatiti Double Homicide
Police are asking anyone heading into the bush in Ruatiti to stay alert and report any unusual findings as the search continues for Mitchell Cole, wanted in connection with a double homicide.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Mitchell ColeRuatitidouble homicideNew Zealand PoliceGerard BoutereyCrime Stoppersbull mastiff
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Two Arrested Following Gore Shooting
Two men, aged 36 and 54, have been arrested in Invercargill in connection with a shooting in Gore. One victim remains hospitalized, while the other has been discharged.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GoreInvercargillShootingArrestSouthlandCrime StoppersMike BowmanNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Police Investigate Homicide, Seek Public Assistance
Police are investigating the death of Nicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, who was found in a vehicle on Ford Road. They are asking residents to check their properties for discarded items and report any information.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Rotoruahomicidepolice investigationNicholas Patrick MitchellFord RoadCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Remind Southlanders: Beaches Are Roads, Obey Traffic Laws
As Southland beaches become popular with warmer weather, police remind drivers that road rules apply, including speed limits and responsible behavior. Report incidents to authorities immediately.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia SouthlandOreti BeachScott MacKenzieRoad SafetyTraffic LawNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Police Investigate Stabbing at Wellington Bar
Wellington police are investigating a stabbing at an Allen Street bar early Saturday morning. The victim is in stable condition, and authorities are seeking witnesses and information about the incident.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WellingtonstabbingAllen StreetAce of Spades barCrime StoppersTim LeitchViolent CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Teens Apprehended After Vehicle Theft in Henderson Valley
Four teenagers are in police custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Swanson. The Police Eagle helicopter assisted in locating the vehicle, which was stopped in Candia Road.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Henderson Valleyvehicle theftSwansonWaitākere Youth CourtYouth Aid ServicesCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Anonymous Tip Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in Whangamatā
A tip from the public led Whangamatā Police to arrest a 34-year-old man for allegedly supplying methamphetamine. The arrest highlights the community's role in combating drug-related crime.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangamatāmethamphetaminedrug supplyarrestWaihi District CourtCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Baby's Broken Leg in Hutt Valley
New Zealand police are appealing for public assistance after a three-week-old baby girl was hospitalized with a broken leg, seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding the injury.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hutt Valleybaby injurypolice investigationpublic appealCrime Stoppersbroken legNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Wayne Clark for Breaching Court Release
Auckland City Police are asking for the public's help in locating Wayne Tukaha Clark, 42, who is wanted for breaching his court release conditions. He is known to frequent Auckland City and the North Shore.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Wayne ClarkAuckland CityNorth ShoreBreachArrestNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington after a man died from stabbing injuries sustained during an altercation. Police have located a vehicle of interest in Ellerslie.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideMt WellingtonAucklandScott BeardNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersStabbing
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Police Seek Paul Rimene on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's help in finding Paul Rimene, who is wanted on a warrant. Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul RimeneWellington DistrictWairarapaArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceGang
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Police Investigate Serious Assault in Raumanga, New Zealand
A woman was seriously assaulted in her Raumanga home, sustaining moderate injuries. Police are appealing for information from witnesses regarding suspicious activity or vehicles in the Murdoch Crescent area.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultRaumangaNew Zealand PoliceWhangāreiCrime StoppersMurdoch CrescentSerious Injury
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Whangārei Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault in Whangārei.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NZ PoliceWhangāreiOkara DriveAssaultCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Cambridge Petrol Station Robbed Early This Morning
Four individuals robbed a Cambridge petrol station at 6.35 am today. Despite the fog cannon being deployed, the offenders stole the till. Police are seeking information to identify and locate the suspects.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Cambridgerobberypetrol stationVictoria StreetCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policefog cannon
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Police Investigate Suspicious Fires in Avalon, New Zealand
Police are investigating two suspicious fires in Avalon that occurred in November. They are asking the public for any information related to unusual fire activity in the area.
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues AvalonSuspicious FiresPolice investigationCrime StoppersFireNovemberNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help in Edendale Assault Case
Police are investigating a serious assault in Edendale where a man was beaten unconscious after helping a woman with a flat tyre. They are seeking information to identify the suspects.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia EdendaleassaultCCTVGore CIBCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policecriminal law