Tag: criminal_charges

Hastings Police Appeal for Information After Arson Charges

19 Aug 2026 11:42 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Hastings Police continue to seek public assistance after charging a 47-year-old man with seven alleged arsons on August 15. Authorities are appealing for witnesses from the Common Room Bar and CCTV footage to help piece together the incidents.

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Five Firearms Seized in Te Atatū Peninsula Warrant

1 May 2026 1:24 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police seized five firearms, ammunition, and body armour in Te Atatū Peninsula after a search warrant linked to alleged gang supply. One man faces multiple charges.

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Two Charged in Kaikohe Historical Child Death Case

17 Jul 2025 1:56 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A man and a woman have been arrested and charged with neglect in connection to the 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati, age four, in Kaikohe. The pair will appear in Kaikohe District Court tomorrow.

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