Tag: crime_stoppers
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NZ Police Seek Dangerous Man for Firearms Offense
New Zealand Police are searching for Rogan Hare-Huru, 30, who has a warrant for arrest for a firearms offense. He is considered dangerous and has Auckland connections. Public should not approach him and report sightings to 105 or Crime Stoppers.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Rogan Hare-HuruNew Zealand PoliceFirearms offenseWarrant to arrestAucklandPublic safetyCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Arthur Ashby on Parole Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking 20-year-old Arthur Ashby, who is wanted on a parole recall warrant. He is believed to be in Auckland or Northland. Public assistance is requested to locate him.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Arthur AshbyNew Zealand PoliceParole Recall WarrantAucklandNorthlandCrime StoppersPublic Appeal
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Police Seek Man with Arrest Warrant for Assault Offenses
New Zealand Police are seeking Perema Meads, 45, who has an arrest warrant for assault-related offenses. He is believed to be actively avoiding police and frequents the North Island.
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Hawke's Bay Police Seek Dangerous Man on Warrants
Hawke's Bay Police are searching for Anthony Ngapera, 41, who has active warrants and is considered dangerous. The public is warned not to approach him, and to contact Police with any information.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Anthony NgaperaHawke's BayPoliceWarrantsDangerousCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Te Pahu Road Crash
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal single-vehicle crash on Te Pahu Road, Whatawhata, on October 31, 2025. Investigators seek motorists, especially a couple who alerted road workers, to aid their ongoing inquiry.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceFatal crashTe Pahu RoadWhatawhataWitness appealDetective Deb NgataiCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek Public Help After Suspicious Gore Fire
New Zealand Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred on Lawrence Street in Gore on June 12. Authorities are appealing for public information, including witness accounts and any relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to aid their ongoing inquiry.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues GoreNew Zealand PoliceSuspicious FirePublic AppealInvestigationLawrence StreetCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek Information After Armed Dairy Burglary in Kensington
Police seek public help after an aggravated burglary at a Kensington dairy. Armed suspects fled in a stolen Mitsubishi Pajero, later found abandoned. No injuries reported, but police urge vigilance and information.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial Issues Aggravated BurglaryKensingtonNew Zealand PoliceMitsubishi PajeroOtangareiCrime StoppersShane Pilmer
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Police Seek Public Help After Serious Halloween Assault at Morningside Train Station
New Zealand Police seek public help to identify young women linked to a serious assault at Morningside Train Station on Halloween 2025. Four victims were assaulted, and two arrests have been made, but more information is needed for the ongoing…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand PoliceMorningside Train StationAssaultPublic AssistanceInvestigationHalloweenCrime Stoppers
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Hastings Police Appeal for Information After Cabin Theft
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance and CCTV footage following the theft of a cabin from Nelson Street North, Hastings, sometime after 11 pm last night.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HastingsNew Zealand PoliceStolen cabinTheftPublic appealCCTVCrime 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.
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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