Tag: criminal_law

Man Charged with Arson in Waikaia House Fire

27 Nov 2025 4:36 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 35-year-old Dunedin man has been charged with arson following a suspicious house fire in Waikaia on Elswick Street in February 2024. The arrest follows a police investigation and public assistance.

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Police Seek Public Help in Edendale Assault Case

24 Nov 2025 12:54 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

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.

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Two Arrested After Ōtāhuhu Yard Burglary

4 Sep 2025 10:21 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police responded to a burglary report in Ōtāhuhu, apprehending two men attempting to flee. A 51-year-old faces charges of burglary and cocaine possession, while inquiries continue into the second man.

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Arrest Made in Masterton Arson Investigation

18 May 2025 4:17 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Masterton in connection with seven suspicious fires that occurred in February, targeting six churches and a local business. He faces seven charges of arson.

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