Tag: homicide
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Dunedin Homicide Victim Identified by Police
Police have identified Douglas Alexander Senior, 58, as the victim of a homicide in Andersons Bay, Dunedin. A 37-year-old man is charged with his murder and remains in custody, awaiting a June 9 court appearance.
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Man Charged with Murder Following Dunedin Homicide
A 37-year-old man faces a murder charge after a person died in Andersons Bay, Dunedin, on Friday night. Police are not seeking further suspects, with a scene examination ongoing and cordons in place.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia DunedinAndersons BayHomicideMurderNew Zealand PoliceArrestCourt Appearance
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Police Conclude Pahiatua Homicide Inquiry, Son Believed Deceased
Police have concluded inquiries into the 2025 Pahiatua homicide of Karen Gilbert-Palmer, naming her son, Jeremy Robertson, as the sole person of interest. Authorities now believe Robertson likely died after fleeing to Rotorua, though efforts to locate him continue.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial Issues PahiatuaHomicideKaren Gilbert-PalmerJeremy RobertsonRotoruaPolice InvestigationMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Double Murder in December 2025 Ruatiti Homicides
A 30-year-old man faces murder charges for the December 2025 deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. Police continue to search the Murumuru Road scene for a missing, potentially modified semi-automatic shotgun while appealing for public information.
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasia CrimeHomicideRuatitiWhanganui District CourtNew Zealand PoliceBrendon and Trina ColeFirearms
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Police Name Man Found Deceased in Lower Hutt
Police have identified the man found deceased in Lower Hutt as 29-year-old Nathaniel Sturmey. An investigation into his death is ongoing, with police appealing for information regarding suspicious activity.
Law Enforcement Lower HuttPoliceDeath InvestigationNathaniel SturmeyWaterlooAppeal for InformationHomicideNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Burnham After Woman Found Deceased
Police have launched a homicide investigation in Burnham after a woman was discovered dead at a property early this morning. One person is in custody assisting with inquiries.
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Hamilton After Man Dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died from injuries sustained in Hamilton. A second person is in stable condition in Waikato Hospital. Cordons are in place as police investigate.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld HomicideHamiltonPolice investigationLake CrescentWaikato HospitalStephen AmblerNew Zealand Police
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Police Release Offender Profile in Teishallia Te Paea Homicide Investigation
New Zealand Police release an offender profile in the Teishallia Te Paea homicide case, appealing to the public for information to help identify the perpetrator in the Camberley murder.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Teishallia Te PaeahomicideCamberleyKotuku StreetNew Zealand PoliceBehavioural Science Unitmurder
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Rotorua Police Investigate Homicide, Seek Public Assistance
Police are investigating the death of Nicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, who was found in a vehicle on Ford Road. They are asking residents to check their properties for discarded items and report any information.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Rotoruahomicidepolice investigationNicholas Patrick MitchellFord RoadCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Mt Eden Prison Death
A 28-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 69-year-old Johnathan Peter Trubuhovich, who died after an assault at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ManslaughterMt Eden Corrections FacilityAuckland District CourtHomicideJohnathan Peter TrubuhovichAuckland City PoliceAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Police Name Victim in Rotorua Homicide Investigation
Nicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, was found dead in a vehicle on Ford Road, Rotorua. Police urge anyone with information to come forward, especially those near Ford Road between 8pm and 8:45pm on Friday.
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Police Seek Person of Interest in Ruatiti Double Homicide
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Mitchell Cole, 29, in connection with a double homicide in Ruatiti. Cole is considered a person of interest and should not be approached.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld RuatitihomicideMitchell ColePolice Eagle helicopterMurumuru RoadCrimestoppersNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Tauranga
Police in Tauranga have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead at a Fraser Street address. One person is assisting police with inquiries.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideTaurangaFraser StreetDeath InvestigationPoliceDetective Inspector Lew WarnerNew Zealand Police
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More Arrests in St Johns Homicide Investigation
Three more individuals have been charged in connection with the death of a US national in St Johns, Auckland, bringing the total to six. The investigation is ongoing.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues St JohnshomicidearrestsOperation AberfeldyKyle WhorrallAucklandNew Zealand Police
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East Auckland Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Police have formally identified Sefo Leger, 59, as the victim of the east Auckland bus homicide. A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder. The family requests privacy.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideAucklandSefo LegerGlenn BaldwinWai O Taiki BayMurderNew Zealand Police
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More Arrests in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the Mt Wellington homicide investigation, bringing the total number of arrests to four since December 5.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinAucklandWaikatoTe AwamutuCrime/LegalNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Adrian Pani Following East Auckland Homicide
Auckland police are seeking 36-year-old Adrian Pani in connection with a homicide on a bus in east Auckland. A 59-year-old man died after a knife attack, and another man is seriously injured.
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Bus Assaults in East Auckland
A homicide investigation is underway in east Auckland after two assaults on a bus. One man died and another was seriously injured. Police are seeking the offender.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideAucklandAssaultGlen InnesŌrakeiCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Mt Wellington. The investigation, dubbed Operation Hawkin, led to arrests in the Waikato region.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinHarris RoadAuckland City HospitalWaikatoCrime/Legal IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington after a man died from stabbing injuries sustained during an altercation. Police have located a vehicle of interest in Ellerslie.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideMt WellingtonAucklandScott BeardNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersStabbing
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Police Name Victim in Camberley Homicide as Investigation Continues
Police have identified Teishallia TePaea, 37, as the woman found dead in Camberley. The homicide investigation, Operation Knell, continues, with authorities appealing to the public for information to bring those responsible to justice.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia CamberleyKotuku StreetHomicideOperation KnellTeishallia TePaeaMartin JamesNew Zealand Police
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Second Teenager Charged in St Johns Homicide Case
A 17-year-old Glen Innes male has been charged with murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the death of Kyle Whorrall, a US national, in St Johns on April 19, 2025. This marks the second arrest of a teenager in…
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New Plymouth Homicide: Victim Named
Police have identified Martin James Mooney, 68, as the victim of the St Aubyn Street homicide in New Plymouth on November 19. A suspect is in custody, and authorities seek further witnesses.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New PlymouthHomicideMartin James MooneySt Aubyn StreetChristopher AllemannNew Plymouth High CourtMurderNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Plymouth After Man Dies
A homicide investigation is underway in New Plymouth after a man was found with critical injuries on St Aubyn Street and died at the scene. One man has been charged with murder.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HomicideNew PlymouthSt Aubyn StreetMurderArrestNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Hastings Death Now Treated as Homicide
Police in Hastings are investigating the death of a 37-year-old woman as a homicide after she was found deceased in Camberley last month. They are appealing for information from the public to help solve the case.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HastingshomicideCamberleyKotuku StreetOperation KNELLNew Zealand PoliceCriminal Investigation
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Gisborne Police Seek Public Help in Homicide Investigation
Police are appealing to the public to identify two individuals linked to the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne, as well as the theft of a Hyundai Sonata.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal GisborneHomicidePolice investigationBill MaangiOperation BushmanHyundai SonataNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Day Street Homicide Investigation
Police have released the name of Luisa Qelesenikau Mate, 38, who was found deceased in an Auckland apartment. A 38-year-old man has been charged with her murder and remanded in custody.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideLuisa Qelesenikau MateAucklandGlenn BaldwinMurderNew Zealand PoliceDay Street
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Man Charged with Murder in Central Auckland Apartment Homicide
A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a Central Auckland apartment. Police are not seeking additional suspects but are asking for public assistance.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideAucklandMurderGlenn BaldwinNew Zealand PoliceDay StreetAuckland District Court
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Two Men Charged with Murder in Te Puke Homicide
Two men, aged 39 and 40, have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of Tristan Oakes, 29, who was fatally shot at his home in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te PukehomicidemurderTauranga District CourtTristan OakesNatalie Flowerdew-BrownNew Zealand Police
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Two Men Arrested in Connection to Te Puke Homicide
Police have arrested two men, aged 39 and 40, in relation to the death of Tristan Oakes, 29, who was fatally shot at his home in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25.
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