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Serious Crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Police are responding to a serious crash on Wairere Drive in Hamilton, involving a car and a truck. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM between Pukete and River roads, and has resulted in one person sustaining critical injuries, with several…
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Court Sentencing Highlights Importance of Firearms Safety
Police are reinforcing the message of firearms safety following the sentencing of Joshua Hargreaves in the High Court at Hamilton for the murder of his brother, Jack Hargreaves. The sentencing also highlighted that one of the firearms used in the…
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Man Appears in Court After Waipa Family Harm Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today following a family harm incident in Parawera, Waipa, yesterday. The man faces a number of charges related to the incident. Armed Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad…
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Four Charged After Thames Aggravated Robbery
Four people are set to appear in Hamilton Youth Court on charges stemming from an aggravated robbery at a Thames business. The accused include two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man, and two 14-year-old boys. Charges laid are aggravated robbery, unlawfully…
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Three Youths Arrested Following Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Three youths have been arrested in Hamilton following an aggravated robbery on Mill Street. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at approximately 6:40am. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner, no one was…
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Waikato Police Net Shoplifters with Dedicated Retail Crime Teams
A dedicated retail crime team established in the Waikato District is showing positive results in disrupting and targeting retail crime. Launched last month, the bespoke area-based Retail Crime Teams focus on retail-related offenses and target the district's most active offenders.…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Hamilton After Man Dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Hamilton. Emergency services were called to a Lake Crescent address at approximately 6:15 p.m. in response to reports of a serious injury. Upon arrival, police located a…
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Name Released of Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
Police have released the name of the fisherman missing since November 23 off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga. He was Man Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton. Emergency services were alerted after a report that Mr. Lee had…
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Aydan and His Grey Ute
Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Aydan, 39, who has been missing for over eight weeks. The investigation focuses on sightings of his grey ute. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Sunday 17 August, driving his…
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Aydan and His Grey Ute
Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Aydan, 39, who has been missing for over eight weeks. He was last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Sunday, August 17, driving his 2016 grey Mazda ute, registration QYA209. Detective Sergeant Jonathan…
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Police Investigate Critical Assault in Hamilton
Hamilton Police are seeking information after a young man was critically injured in a serious assault in Fairview Downs. The incident occurred on Northolt Road around 9:25 p.m. on October 13, 2025. The victim was attacked by several people at…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Suppression Breaches, Dog Shooting
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is promising to resolve widespread breaches of suppressed information in the Tom Phillips case. It said a High Court injunction preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation…
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Police to Address Critical Incident in Waitomo
Police will hold a stand-up today to address a critical incident that occurred this morning in Waitomo. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is scheduled to speak to the media at 11am in central Hamilton. Media representatives interested in attending are asked…
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Man Arrested After Hamilton Crime Spree and Assault on Police Dog
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Hamilton for a string of offences, including burglary, theft, and assaulting a dog handler and police dog. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth, the man stole a phone from a…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man Aydan
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 39-year-old Aydan, who was reported missing from Chartwell on Tuesday, August 19, after last being seen on Sunday, August 17, at a Snell Drive address. There are concerns about Aydan's welfare. Aydan may…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Aydan
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 39-year-old Aydan, who was reported missing from Chartwell on Tuesday, August 19, after last being seen on Sunday, August 17, at a Snell Drive address. There are concerns for Aydan’s welfare. He may…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man From Chartwell
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 39-year-old Aydan, who was reported missing from Chartwell on Tuesday, August 19, after last being seen on Sunday, August 17, at a Snell Drive address. There are serious concerns for Aydan's welfare. He…
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Hamilton Police Investigate Serious Assault in Melville
Hamilton Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred on Slim Street, Melville, leaving a 17-year-old male in critical condition at Waikato Hospital. The incident took place around 5pm yesterday, during an altercation involving approximately seven people. Detective Senior Sergeant…
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Fatal Crash in St Andrews, Hamilton
One person has died following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Croall Crescent, St Andrews, Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 3pm. The pedestrian was taken to hospital but died a short time…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Tyreece Te Pairi Homicide Investigation
Waikato Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their investigation into the death of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, who died last month in Hamilton. Police were called to Alexandra Street shortly before midnight on July 20th following reports…
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Family of Hamilton Homicide Victim Asks for Privacy
The family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died in Hamilton, have released a statement through the New Zealand Police, expressing their grief and gratitude. They have laid Tyreece to rest in Tolaga Bay. The family asks the media and public…
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Police Seek Information on Hamilton Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify individuals who may have information regarding an assault in Hamilton. The incident occurred around 6pm on March 2nd on Sandwich Road, St Andrews, where a member of the public was attacked by…
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Police Crackdown on Antisocial Road Users in Hamilton and Rotorua
A police operation targeting antisocial road user behaviour in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato districts resulted in numerous infringements, breath tests, arrests, and vehicle impoundments. The operation focused on Hamilton and Rotorua. Rotorua Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Gillbanks,…
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Arrest Made in Hamilton Homicide Investigation
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the homicide investigation in Hamilton, following the death of a 20-year-old man. The victim died in hospital after being critically injured during a fight on Alexandra Street around 12.10am…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonHomicideArrestAlexandra StreetNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeDaryl Smith
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Media Monitor: Brothers Convicted of Rape Challenge Sentences
RNZ is reporting that two brothers convicted of drugging and raping young women at their family's bar and restaurant in Christchurch are challenging their convictions and sentences. It said Danny and Roberto Jaz were convicted in 2023 of drugging and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Fatal Brawl, Inflation, Murder Trial
RNZ is reporting that a 20-year-old man died after a brawl in Hamilton. RNZ said the man was celebrating his upcoming birthday when a fight broke out between two groups on Alexandra Street early Sunday. Four people were injured, including…
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Media Monitor: Hamilton homicide, inflation increase, Jason Momoa eyes NZ citizenship
Media Monitor: 1News is reporting that a 20-year-old man died in a Hamilton hospital after a fight. Police are investigating and seeking the offender and weapons used. Also, Stats NZ reported that inflation rose to 2.7% in the 12 months…
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Hamilton Police Seek Public's Help in Homicide Investigation
Police are appealing for photos and videos following the death of a 20-year-old man in Hamilton. The man died in hospital after being critically injured in a fight on Alexandra Street around 12.10am on Sunday. Three others sustained moderate-to-serious injuries…
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Hamilton Homicide: Cordons Lifted as Investigation Continues
Cordons have been lifted on Alexandra Street, Hamilton, where a young man died this morning. Access to vehicles is now permitted. Police appreciate the public's patience during the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to report it online or by…
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Hamilton Homicide Investigation Launched After Young Man's Death
A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton after a 20-year-old man died following an altercation on Alexandra Street. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12.10am after reports of a fight between two groups. Upon arrival, they found four…
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