Tag: homicide_investigation
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Murder Charge Laid After Fatal Te Puke Crash
A 25-year-old man is due in Tauranga District Court today over the single-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway that killed one person and left another critically injured.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationDisasters New Zealand PoliceTe Pukehomicide investigationmurder chargefatal crashTauranga District CourtSerious Crash UnitTe Puke HighwayBrown RoadToyota Caldinaappeal for informationRangiruru Roadroad closuretraffic diversionscritical injuries
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Man Charged With Murder Over Phillipstown Double Homicide
The 58-year-old faces two murder charges, attempted murder and wounding with intent, and will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday.
Law EnforcementLegal PhillipstownChristchurchNew Zealand Policedouble homicidemurder chargeOllivers RoadGreg MurtonHomicide investigationOlliviers RoadCrime StoppersDetective Inspector Nicola Reeves
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Dargaville
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found deceased at a Hoeroa Street address in Dargaville, with a scene guard in place and a post-mortem to follow.
Law EnforcementLegal Dargavillehomicide investigationNew Zealand PoliceHoeroa StreetWhangārei CIBOperation TrailsideCrime Stoppers
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Police Say Waiheke Island Woman's Death 'Suspicious', Appeal for Information
New Zealand Police are appealing for information over the suspicious death of Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss, 32, found unresponsive at her Onetangi property on 2 June.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceWaiheke IslandChantelle McLaughlin-MiddlemissOperation GannonOnetangisuspicious deathhomicide investigation
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Man Charged With Murder After Glen Innes Death
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man died on Sunnymead Road in Glen Innes, with Police seeking dashcam footage of two vehicles seen in the area.
Law EnforcementLegalGeneral Politics Glen Inneshomicide investigationNew Zealand Policemurder chargeAuckland District CourtSunnymead RoadCrime Stoppers
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Glen Innes
Auckland City CIB has launched a homicide investigation after a man died on Sunnymead Road in Glen Innes, with one person in custody and cordons in place.
Law EnforcementLegal Glen InnesNew Zealand Policehomicide investigationAuckland City CIBSunnymead RoadCraig BoltonAuckland
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Two Found Dead in Buller Region
Police have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found dead at separate addresses in the Buller region, saying there is no risk to the public.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceBuller regionhomicide investigationRahu SaddleMaimai RoadTasman DistrictGeoff Baber
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead in Edgeware, Christchurch
Police called to a Purchas Street property before 6am found a woman deceased. A second person at the address is assisting enquiries and police say there is no risk to public safety.
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Child Injured in Otautau Incident Dies, Homicide Investigation Launched
A young child injured in an incident in Otautau, Southland, on 20 September has died, prompting Police to launch a homicide investigation. Two 19-year-olds face further charges.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOtautauSouthlandhomicide investigationStarship HospitalStu Harvey
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead in Newlands
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead at a Gahagan Way property in Newlands early this morning, and are speaking with a man assisting enquiries.
Law EnforcementLegal Newlandshomicide investigationNew Zealand PoliceGahagan WayDetective Inspector Haley RyanCrime StoppersCCTV footage appeal
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Body Found in Rotorua Lake Linked to Homicide Investigation
Police found a body at Lake Rotokākahi, Rotorua, linked to a Pahiatua homicide from October 2025. The deceased is believed to be a person of interest, with formal identification pending. Public safety is not at risk.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRotoruaLake RotokākahiHomicide InvestigationPahiatuaBody RecoveryTūhurangi Ngāti Wāhiao
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Police Launch Final Search for Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua
New Zealand Police are conducting a final search for Jeremy Robertson in Rotorua this week. He is the sole person of interest in his mother's death, with police believing he died near the Blue and Green Lakes.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Jeremy RobertsonKaren Gilbert-PalmerRotoruaNew Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueMissing PersonHomicide Investigation
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Homicide Investigation Underway in Dunedin's Andersons Bay
Dunedin Police have launched a homicide investigation in Andersons Bay after a person was found deceased. One person is in custody, and authorities assure the public there is no ongoing risk as they work to determine the incident's circumstances.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues DunedinAndersons BayHomicide investigationNew Zealand PoliceArrestCrimeEmergency services
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Lower Hutt Homicide Investigation Continues, Police Seek Public Help
Wellington Police confirm Nathaniel Sturmey, 29, died from a gunshot wound in Lower Hutt. Investigators are making progress, executing warrants and searching Eastbourne, urging public assistance.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Nathaniel SturmeyLower HuttHomicide InvestigationNew Zealand PoliceGunshot WoundWellingtonCrime Stoppers
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Police Renew Appeals in 1991 Disappearance of Andrew Maaka
Waitematā Police are renewing appeals for information regarding Andrew Maaka, who disappeared in 1991. Investigators suspect foul play in the case of the Headhunters associate, urging anyone with details to come forward to help bring closure to his family.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Andrew MaakaWaitematā PoliceMissing PersonHomicide InvestigationHeadhuntersHendersonNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Underway in Dunedin Following Man's Death
Police in Dunedin launch homicide investigation after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a Great King Street property. Initial findings suggest non-accidental injuries.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld DunedinHomicide InvestigationGreat King StreetNew Zealand PoliceShona LowCrime StoppersNorth Dunedin
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Auckland Police Update on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will address the media regarding the death of Kyle Whorrall, which occurred over Easter Weekend. The press conference will take place at 10.15am on Tuesday.
Law EnforcementMediaMedia CrisisSocial Issues Auckland City PoliceSt JohnsHomicide InvestigationKyle WhorrallGlenn BaldwinAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Gisborne Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Man Dies
Police in Gisborne have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 36-year-old man on Ormond Road. They are seeking a person seen running from the scene and appealing for public assistance.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Gisbornehomicide investigationOrmond RoadDanny KirkOperation BushmanNew Zealand PoliceTairāwhiti