Tag: gisborne
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Northern and Central New Zealand
A front moving southeast across New Zealand is expected to bring severe weather to several regions, according to MetService. The forecast, issued at 10:01am on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, warns of rain and strong northeasterly winds, prompting Severe Weather Warnings…
WeatherDisastersGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather WarningsNorth IslandSouth IslandWeather ForecastGisborneMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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Police Seize Vehicles and Cash in Gisborne Drug Operation
Gisborne Police, supported by the Hastings Police Asset Recovery Unit, have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following search warrants executed this week. The operation targeted properties believed to be obtained through illicit funds linked to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues GisborneAsset Recovery Unitmethamphetaminedrug offendingproperty seizureorganized crimeNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:37 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, indicates a high probability of significant rainfall in the north of Nelson and Marlborough on Friday, June 27, 2025. A front embedded in a strong…
WeatherDisastersGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather OutlookNelsonMarlboroughGisborneChristchurchMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
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SH2 Matawai Road Closed Between Gisborne and Opotiki
State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne and Opotiki is closed due to multiple slips. The closure affects the stretch from the intersection with Back Ormond Road, Gisborne, to Opotiki. Roading crews are assessing and clearing obstructions. Due to the…
WeatherTransportationDisasters Road ClosureState Highway 2Matawai RoadGisborneOpotikiNew Zealand Police
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NZ Police Reaffirms Retail Crime as Top Priority
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has reaffirmed that tackling retail crime remains a top priority, clarifying that a recent internal memo had caused "confusion" and sent the wrong message. Chambers emphasized that the memo's references to thresholds for retail crime did…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersRachael BamberyTaurangaGisborneRetail CrimeNZ Police
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Gisborne Police Seek Witnesses to Assaults
Police in Gisborne are seeking witnesses to a series of assaults that took place in the central city on Saturday, May 24. The incident occurred around 1.30pm in the vicinity of Gladstone Road and Lowe Street. Several people were assaulted.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GisborneNew Zealand PoliceGladstone RoadLowe StreetAssaultGisborne District CourtWitness AppealNZ Police
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Two Arrested After Firearms Incident in Gisborne
Two men, aged 29 and 50, have been arrested in Gisborne following a firearms incident on Colin Street. Police were called to an address at around 6:30 a.m. after reports of vehicle damage and a firearm being presented at the…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues GisbornefirearmsarrestColin StreetNew Zealand PolicecrimeDarren PritchardNZ Police
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Man Arrested After Escaping Police Custody in Gisborne
A 36-year-old man, who allegedly escaped police custody at a rural Gisborne property, was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. after being observed returning home. Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police, stated that the arrest was made without incident. According to Malaulau,…
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Gisborne Police Seek Man Who Fled Custody
Gisborne Police are urgently seeking Sonny Kennedy, 36, who fled from custody this morning. Kennedy was arrested at a Whakarau Road address around 9:30 am and was handcuffed before he escaped while being escorted to a police vehicle. He fled…
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Arrests and Vehicle Impounds Follow Gisborne Tangi
Gisborne Police have made arrests and impounded vehicles following a gang tangi attended by up to 400 gang members and associates. The operation involved local Police supported by staff from neighboring districts, including the Police Eagle helicopter. Tairāwhiti Area Commander…
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