Tag: district_court
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Palmerston North Police Apprehend Daylight Robber
Swift action by Palmerston North Police resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man following a brazen robbery in Downtown Plaza. Stolen jewellery was recovered and returned to the victim.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Palmerston NorthrobberyarrestjewelleryCCTVRichard HowDistrict CourtNew Zealand Police
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Person Charged After Webb Street Incident in Wellington
A 37-year-old will appear in Wellington District Court on September 11 after being charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm following an incident on Webb Street.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Webb StreetWellingtonImitation FirearmDistrict CourtNew Zealand PoliceCrimeFirearm
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Woman in Court After Hawke's Bay Hospital Lockdown
A 21-year-old woman will reappear in Hastings District Court on August 4, charged with threats of harm, following a lockdown at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and nearby schools after a report of a person possibly in possession of a firearm.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hawke's BayHastingsHospital LockdownFirearmThreats of HarmNew Zealand PoliceDistrict Court
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Fourth Person Charged with Manslaughter in Loafers Lodge Fire
A fourth person has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the Loafers Lodge fire. The 72-year-old Wellington man is due to appear in court today.
Law EnforcementDisastersLegalSocial Issues Loafers LodgeWellingtonManslaughterArrestNew Zealand PoliceOlivia MearesDistrict Court
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Man Charged with Shoplifting and Burglary in Hamilton
A 42-year-old man in Hamilton faces multiple shoplifting and burglary charges, with stolen property valued over $10,000. He is due in court today.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ShopliftingBurglaryHamiltonArrestProperty CrimeDistrict CourtNZ Police
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New Zealand Courts to Digitize Caseflow Management
The New Zealand government is set to digitize court caseflow management, starting with the Family Court in July 2026. The move aims to modernize court processes and improve efficiency.
Paul GoldsmithNicole McKeeFamily CourtHigh CourtDistrict CourtGovernment