Tag: law_enforcement
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Lyttelton Road Tunnel Closed After Three-Vehicle Crash
The Lyttelton Road Tunnel on SH74 is closed following a three-vehicle crash this evening. Police were alerted to the incident on Tunnel Road at approximately 5:35 PM. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries. Emergency services are currently at the…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway Two, Maharahara
State Highway Two at Maharahara is closed due to a serious two-vehicle crash near Gaisford Road, reported around 5:05 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and is responding. Emergency services are present, and…
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Ten Arrested on Drug Charges in Southland and Otago
Ten individuals have been arrested and face over 70 drug-related charges after a series of search warrants were executed in Southland and Otago. The operation, named Strata, targeted drug dealers with gang connections, according to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesHealthLegal Operation StrataSouthlandOtagoDrug ChargesArrestsCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Child Seriously Injured in Henderson Traffic Incident
A child was seriously injured after being struck by a car around 3 p.m. on Newington Road in Henderson. The child sustained a broken leg and foot injuries and has been taken to hospital. A section of Newington Road, between…
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Auckland Police Stop Scooter Theft, One Arrest Made
Auckland police have apprehended a 37-year-old man following an early morning burglary at a Morningside warehouse. At approximately 3 a.m., two individuals used a van to force entry into the Taylors Road warehouse, causing damage to the roller doors, according…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Israeli strikes in Iran, investigator reviewing ex-cop's rape conviction
RNZ is reporting that Israel has conducted strikes on what it claims are military and nuclear sites in Iran. It said that Israel has declared a state of emergency, with Defence Minister Israel Katz suggesting retaliation from Tehran is possible.…
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Serious Injuries Reported in Te Aroha Crash
A two-vehicle crash on Stanley Road South, Te Aroha, reported around 1:40pm, has resulted in serious injuries. The road is currently closed, with diversions at McCabe and Waihou Roads. Police advise motorists to avoid the area and anticipate delays.
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Massive Firearms Seizure in Gore, New Zealand
New Zealand Police have seized nearly 500 firearms from a property in Gore, Southland, in what is believed to be one of the country’s largest weaponry seizures. The operation was initiated after concerns arose about the man’s purchasing history, leading…
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Search and Rescue Training Exercise Planned for Northland
A multi-agency search and rescue training exercise will take place in the Tangihua Ranges, Waiotira, from Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 14. Led by the Police with support from Land Search and Rescue, the exercise will simulate a land-based…
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Fatality in Waihi Fire
One person died in a fire on Montrose Road, Waihi, this morning. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 7:50 a.m. Police, along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators, are currently examining the scene to determine the cause of the…
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Crash Causes Congestion Near Tamahere Off-Ramp
A three-vehicle crash near the Tamahere off-ramp has led to significant traffic congestion for those traveling towards Fieldays. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. in the southbound lane, causing delays stretching back towards Hamilton. Fortunately, no significant injuries were…
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Crash Closes Wakapuaka Road in Nelson
Wakapuaka Road in Nelson is currently blocked in both directions due to a two-vehicle crash reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. today. Police are on the scene managing the incident. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible and…
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Three Arrested After Pukekohe Jewellery Store Robbery
Three individuals, aged 15 to 20, are set to appear in court today following an aggravated robbery at a Pukekohe jewellery store last Friday. The incident occurred at the Michael Hill Jewellers on King Street around 5.45pm on June 6th.…
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Missing Man in Thames Located
A man who was last seen around 7pm the previous night on Pollen Street, Thames, has been found, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities have confirmed that they are "no longer seeking his whereabouts."
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ThamesNew Zealand PoliceMissing PersonPollen StreetSearch and RescueIncident Response
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Traffic Disruption Near Fieldays After Truck Hits Overbridge
A truck struck an overbridge on Airport Road in Tamahere, Waikato, around 10:15 am, causing traffic disruptions for motorists heading to Fieldays. Although the truck has been removed, traffic management remains in place as contractors assess the site. Motorists are…
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Wellington City Council Introduces Urban Liaison Officers
Wellington City Council has introduced new Urban Liaison Officers to enhance safety and address issues in the city. These officers, identifiable by their blue uniforms, will collaborate with businesses, the NZ Police, social services, and various Council teams. Their primary…
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SHEIN Recalls Kids’ Pajama Sets Due to Fire Safety Hazard
SHEIN is recalling its EVRYDAY Kids’ Pajama Sets, sold between June 10, 2024, and December 4, 2024, due to the absence of a required fire warning label. The sets were available in blue (SKC 2407018985445734), pink (SKC 2407082184653588), purple (SKC…
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Missing US Aviation Student Located Safe
William Henry Johnson, a 24-year-old US aviation student reported missing on June 9th, has been found safe. Police confirmed they located Johnson after he had not contacted his family for several days. Authorities have stated they have no concerns for…
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Auckland Police Use Chocolate to Aid Unconscious Diabetic Driver
Auckland police officers are being praised for their quick thinking and initiative after helping a diabetic man who was found unconscious in his car on Tuesday afternoon. Police were alerted to a man who appeared intoxicated entering a vehicle on…
HealthLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandPoliceType One DiabetesMedical EmergencyGrant TetzlaffUnion StreetNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public's Help After Aggravated Robbery on Oxford Terrace
Police are seeking public assistance following an aggravated robbery on Oxford Terrace on Wednesday, June 4th. At approximately 8 p.m., three males entered a store on Oxford Terrace, threatening a worker before stealing several items and fleeing in a vehicle.…
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Name Released in Waikoha Road Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the Waikoha Road crash on May 30. He was Shaun Timothy Rich, 30, from Te Pahu. Police said, "Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this…
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Man Charged with Murder Following Horeke Homicide
A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 77-year-old man in Horeke last month. Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Road property in the early hours…
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Papakura Stabbing: Police Seek Public Help to Identify Attacker
Police are seeking public assistance to identify an individual involved in the wounding of a 70-year-old man in Papakura on May 16. The incident occurred around 11:40 am on Settlement Road, near Papakura Intermediate School. According to Detective Senior Sergeant…
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Fatal Crash on SH8 in Roxburgh
A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh last night. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred between Tamblyn Road and Selkirk Place, around 7.20pm. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the…
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Crash Closes Roxburgh Road, Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian has closed State Highway 8, Fruitlands - Roxburgh Road, near Roxburgh. Police are at the scene, and diversions are in place from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam. The pedestrian involved sustained serious injuries.…
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Man Arrested in Connection to Building Site Burglaries in North Canterbury and Selwyn
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an investigation into multiple burglaries in North Canterbury and Selwyn. On Monday, June 9, authorities executed three search warrants at two residences and one storage unit. According to police, CCTV footage…
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Two Face Court After Separate Incidents in Rural Canterbury
Two individuals are facing court appearances following separate incidents in rural Canterbury. On May 27, police responded to a burglary report on Southbrook Road, where residential front gates were stolen during peak traffic hours. CCTV footage and other investigative work…
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Man Charged Following Paremoremo Hit-and-Run
A 39-year-old man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in Paremoremo yesterday morning. The incident, which occurred on Attwood Road around 7.10am, left two pedestrians injured. According to reports, a white ute struck the pedestrians before leaving the scene…
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Serious Crash Closes Whitford-Maraetai Road
A section of Whitford-Maraetai Road near Waikopua Road is closed following a serious crash around 6.45am, according to the New Zealand Police. The collision involved a truck and a car. The accident occurred on Whitford-Maraetai Road. Police have confirmed that…
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Wellington Boosts Safety with New Urban Liaison Officers
Wellington City Council is collaborating with local businesses and community organizations for clean-up days in Courtenay Place and Cuba Street. Additionally, the central business district has a new team of Urban Liaison Officers (ULOs) to boost safety. The ULOs will…
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