Tag: homicide
-
Police Locate Vehicle in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police have located the missing vehicle of a woman found dead in Pahiatua. Officers were called to a residence on Arthur Street, Pahiatua, on Wednesday around 4.40pm, where they discovered the deceased woman. It was determined that her red, late-model…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Pahiatuahomicidevehicle recoveryRotoruaMitsubishi ASX VRXArthur StreetDavid ThompsonNew Zealand Police
-
Another Arrest in Kaea Karauria Homicide Investigation
Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in Napier in connection with the homicide investigation of Kaea Karauria. The male has been charged with theft and demands with menace. He is scheduled to appear in Napier Youth Court on…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Kaea KarauriahomicideHawke’s BayNapierarrestNew Zealand Policefatal stabbing
-
Homicide Investigation Launched in New Lynn After Man Dies
A homicide investigation has been launched in New Lynn following the death of a man this afternoon. Police were called to a Kaponga Crescent address at about 11.52am after a report of a person injured. Despite first responders' efforts, the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideNew LynnKaponga CrescentWaitematā CIBSimon HarrisonArrestNew Zealand Police
-
Man Charged with Murder in Dunedin Homicide
A man is due in court today, charged with murder after another man died in North Dunedin. Police discovered the 36-year-old victim at a Great King Street property on Friday afternoon. It is believed the two men knew each other.…
WorldLaw EnforcementSocial Issues DunedinhomicidemurderGreat King StreetcourtcrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Gisborne Police Identify Homicide Victim as Bill Pine Maangi
Police have identified Bill Pine Maangi, 36, of Te Hapara, Gisborne, as the victim of Monday's homicide. Detective Inspector Martin James stated that police are supporting Mr. Maangi’s family and keeping them informed about the investigation. Police were called to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GisbornehomicideBill Pine MaangiOrmond RoadfirearmOperation BushmanCrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Mother of Murder Victim Pleads for Information in St Johns Homicide
Police are continuing their investigation into the homicide of 33-year-old Kyle Whorrall, who was murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road, St Johns, on 19 April 2025. Kyle’s mother is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal homicidemurderpolice investigationsearch warrantSt JohnsGlen InnesNew Zealand Police
-
Gisborne Homicide Investigation Progresses
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a man in Gisborne on Monday morning. Officers were called to an address on Ormond Road, between Lytton Road and Riperata Street, shortly after 4am, where they found the man injured.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GisborneHomicideOrmond RoadOperation BushmanTairāwhitiMartin JamesCrime/Law EnforcementNew Zealand Police
-
Machete Found in St Johns Homicide Investigation
Police have located a machete in connection with the homicide of 33-year-old US national, Kyle Whorrall, who was murdered at a St Johns Road bus stop on April 19, 2025. The discovery was made at Maybury Reserve in Glen Innes…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideKyle WhorrallSt Johns RoadMaybury ReserveGlen InnesOperation AberfeldyMurderNew Zealand Police
-
Man Charged with Murder in Ōtara Homicide Case
A 19-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela in Ōtara last month. Police responded to reports of a street fight on Wymondley Road on August 1st, where they found two men critically injured. Temarama-Abela…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōtarahomicidemurder chargeWymondley RoadCounties Manukau CIBGreig Kelvin Temarama-AbelaManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
-
Arrest Made in 2024 Pakuranga Heights Homicide
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi in Pakuranga Heights in August 2024. The arrest was made after a search warrant was executed at a Franklyne Road address in Ōtara. Operation Block…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation BlockPakuranga HeightsTuipulotu ViŌtaraManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBHomicideNew Zealand Police
-
Teenager Charged with Murder in Rotorua Homicide Case
A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder following the death of a man on Trigg Ave, Rotorua, on Wednesday, August 20. According to Detective Sergeant Phil Wilkinson, the male appeared in the Rotorua Youth Court today and has been…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Rotoruahomicidemurder chargeYouth Courtassaultoffensive weaponsNew Zealand Police
-
Gisborne Homicide: Assault Charge Laid, Victim Named
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with common assault following the death of 61-year-old Renata McLean in Mangapapa, Gisborne. Police were called to a disturbance on Winter Street at around 6.50am on August 26th, where they found Mr. McLean deceased.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GisborneHomicideAssaultRenata McLeanDanny KirkMangapapaNew Zealand Police
-
Rotorua Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Rotorua police have identified the victim of Wednesday's homicide on Trigg Avenue as 41-year-old Temutu Vincent Ehau, of Rotorua. Police are providing support to Mr. Ehau’s family during this difficult time. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information…
Law Enforcement RotoruaHomicideTemutu Vincent EhauTrigg AvenueNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeDashcam Footage
-
Four to Appear in Court Following Rotorua Homicide
Four individuals are scheduled to appear in court today following a homicide in Rotorua. Emergency services responded to a report of an assault on Trigg Avenue around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, where they found a man in critical condition who…
Law Enforcement HomicideRotoruaAssaultOffensive WeaponsArrestNew Zealand PoliceViolent Crime
-
Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Rotorua Assault
A homicide investigation has been launched in Rotorua following the death of a man on Trigg Ave. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault around 12:20pm. Upon arrival, they found a man in critical condition, who died at the…
Law EnforcementWorldSocial Issues HomicideRotoruaNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeTrigg AveDeath InvestigationCrime Stoppers
-
Man Charged with Murder in Papatoetoe Homicide Case
A 50-year-old man, initially arrested in connection with the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale, now faces a murder charge. Beale was found deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue, Papatoetoe, on August 9th, prompting a police investigation. The man was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Papatoetoehomicidemurder chargeJoan BealeManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBcrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Alicia O’Reilly Murder: Police Continue Investigation 45 Years On
New Zealand police are continuing their investigation into the 1980 rape and murder of six-year-old Alicia O’Reilly in Avondale. The investigation, dubbed Operation Sturbridge, was reopened in 2020 and is utilizing new genetic investigative tools to identify potential leads from…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Operation SturbridgeAlicia O’ReillyAvondaleDetective Inspector Scott BeardNew Zealand Policehomicidegenetic genealogy
-
Police Re-appeal for Information on St Johns Homicide
Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the homicide of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old US national, who was killed in St Johns, Auckland, on April 19, 2025. The incident occurred during Easter Weekend. Two individuals have already been arrested…
Law EnforcementWorldSocial IssuesLegal HomicideNew Zealand PoliceAucklandSt JohnsKyle WhorrallOperation AberfeldyViolent Crime
-
Victim Named in Ōtara Homicide Investigation
Police have identified Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, 19, of Auckland, as the victim of the homicide in Ōtara on Friday evening. A 19-year-old man has been remanded in custody, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, relating to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ŌtarahomicideAucklandGreig Kelvin Temarama-AbelaCounties Manukau CIBTofilau Faamanuia VaaeluaCrime/Law EnforcementNew Zealand Police
-
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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tyreece Te PairiWaikato PolicehomicideHamiltonCloud 9 BarCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
-
Arrest Made in Ōtara Homicide Investigation
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua said the arrest was made last night. The accused has been charged with wounding with intent…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ŌtarahomicideManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceTofilau Faamanuia Vaaeluacrimearrest
-
Homicide Investigation Launched After Westport Man's Death
A homicide investigation has been launched in Westport following the death of a man. Police were called to a reported altercation at a Palmerston Street motel at approximately 3.10pm yesterday. The victim was critically injured and subsequently transported to Greymouth…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorldLegal HomicideWestportGreymouthPalmerston StreetJacqui CornerNew Zealand PoliceViolent Crime
-
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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Tyreece Te PairiHamiltonhomicideNew Zealand PoliceTolaga Baydeathgrief
-
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
-
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…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSportScience & TechnologyEconomyFilm and TVAgricultureLegal HamiltonHomicideInflationStats NZSounds AirJason MomoaNew Zealand citizenshipOne News NZ
-
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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HamiltonhomicideAlexandra StreetNew Zealand PoliceDaryl SmithViolent CrimeAccidents, Safety and Disasters
-
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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonhomicideAlexandra StreetinvestigationNew Zealand Policecrimeincident
-
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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideHamiltonAlexandra StreetNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeReece DurstonCollingwood Street
-
Baby Dies After Critical Injuries at Foxton Beach
A six-month-old baby, critically injured at a Foxton Beach property last weekend, has died. Police were called to the Seabury Avenue address early last Sunday, and the baby was airlifted to Auckland's Starship Hospital. A homicide investigation has commenced to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Foxton BeachhomicideStarship HospitalMichael DeeganCentral District Investigations ManagerfatalitycrimeNew Zealand Police
-
Newborn Baby's Remains Found in Freeman’s Bay, Auckland: Homicide Investigation Launched
Police are investigating the discovery of a newborn baby's remains in a wheelie bin in Freeman’s Bay. The remains were found overnight, prompting an immediate investigation. Detective Inspector Scott Beard of Auckland City CIB confirmed, "Sadly, I can confirm the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Freeman’s BayAucklandhomicidepolice investigationOperation YarrowCrime Stoppershuman remainsNew Zealand Police