Tag: law_enforcement
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 8/Manuka Gorge Highway
State Highway 8/Manuka Gorge Highway is closed between Johnston Road and Burma Road due to a serious two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna. Emergency services were alerted around 4:50 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the…
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NZ Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man in Mount Roskill
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries into concerning behaviour outside a school on Frost Road, Mount Roskill, on Thursday 22 May at about 9.10am. They have released images of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation NZ PoliceMount RoskillFrost RoadAucklandCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Northland Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A driver in Northland, New Zealand, was arrested yesterday after a high-speed chase. At approximately 3:30 p.m., police observed a black Holden Commodore speeding on State Highway 1 near Horeke. The driver failed to stop when requested, leading to a…
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Man in Hospital After Auckland Assault; One Arrested
A man is recovering in Auckland City Hospital with moderate injuries after an assault in central Auckland early this morning. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man who will appear in the Auckland District Court today. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk…
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NZ Police Media Centre to Operate at Reduced Capacity on July 25
The Police Media Centre will operate at a reduced capacity tomorrow, Friday, July 25, to allow staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries and significant events. Other…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Police Media Centreprofessional developmentNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police appPublic Safety
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Police Pleased with IPCA Findings on Richmond Vehicle Stop
Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a complaint against officers following a vehicle stop in Richmond on August 1, 2024. The IPCA investigation concluded that the officers acted lawfully throughout the incident. Tasman…
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Man Charged with Murder After Woman's Death in Parklands
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Parklands, Christchurch, last night. Emergency services were called to Lamorna Road at 7.50pm, after reports a woman had sustained critical injuries. The woman was unresponsive…
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Petone, Wellington
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on The Esplanade in Petone, near Victoria Street. The incident has resulted in the closure of the road westbound, with diversions currently in place. Initial reports indicate that one person has…
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Serious Crash Closes Rotowaro Road in Huntly
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred on Rotowaro Road in Huntly, Waikato, prompting a road closure and diversions. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4.45am between Weavers Crossing Road and Mahuta Station Road. Emergency services are currently attending to…
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Kāpiti Man Charged with Counterfeiting and Shoplifting
A Kāpiti man is in court facing charges related to counterfeit banknotes and shoplifting, following multiple reports of shoplifting and theft across Wellington. The man allegedly used counterfeit cash to purchase items from commercial retailers. Kāpiti Mana Police executed a…
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Man Remanded After Canterbury Crime Spree
A 27-year-old man is in custody in Canterbury after a series of dishonesty offenses. The incidents included vehicle theft, a crash, burglaries, and attempted burglaries. The crime spree occurred over several hours, beginning the evening of Monday, July 21. The…
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Tauranga Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Drug Charges
A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop in Tauranga on Tuesday morning led to the discovery of firearms and drugs. At approximately 4:25 am, police stopped a car on Welcome Bay Road and detected a strong smell…
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Nelson Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Man
Nelson Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into concerning behaviour at a school on William Street, Richmond, on Tuesday, June 8, between 11:25 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.…
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Highbrook Incident: Police Investigate Death and Suspicious Items
A police operation near Highbrook, Auckland, was initiated following the discovery of a man's body near a walkway adjacent to the Southern Motorway (SH1) around 11.30am. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau CIB, a suspicious item resembling…
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Trevor Baker, 68, Identified as Victim in Fatal Ashburton Crash
Trevor Baker, 68, of Ashburton, died in a crash on Burnett Street, Ashburton, on Saturday, July 5th. Police have released his name and extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.…
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Tyreece Te Pairi Named as Hamilton Homicide Victim
Police have named 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, of Hamilton, as the victim of Sunday morning’s homicide on Alexandra Street. He died from injuries sustained during an altercation. Detective Inspector Daryl Smith said police are supporting Te Pairi’s family. "The investigation…
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Man Charged with Murder in Hawke’s Bay Cold Case
A 29-year-old Hastings man has been charged with the murder of 45-year-old Eddie Peters, who was killed in Flaxmere nearly seven years ago. The accused is also charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and is expected to…
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Mt Albert Restaurant Burgled: Police Seek Public Assistance
A Mt Albert restaurant was burgled on July 13, and police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest. A tablet and cash, worth a combined $500, were stolen from the New North Road business. Police…
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Name Released in Waipa Fatal Crash
Sean Peter Revell, 44, from Otorohanga, died in a two-vehicle crash on Cambridge Road on June 30, New Zealand Police have confirmed. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Police Investigate Serious Incident on Alexandra Street, Hamilton
Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred in Hamilton city overnight. Emergency services responded to a call on Alexandra Street shortly after midnight. Cordons have been established on Alexandra Street, specifically between Collingwood and Hood streets. A visible police…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Alexandra StreetHamiltonNew Zealand PoliceEmergency ServicesCollingwood StreetHood Street
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Fatal Crash Closes Leigh Road in Matakana
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Leigh Road, Matakana. The incident prompted the closure of the road as emergency services and investigation teams worked at the scene. Motorists are advised to continue avoiding the area while the…
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Serious Crash Closes Leigh Road, Matakana
Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on Leigh Road, Matakana, between Quintal and Takatu Roads. The incident was reported to police shortly after 6pm. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries. Diversions are in place…
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SH6 Closed Following Serious Crash Near Okaramio
State Highway 6 is closed between Leslies Road and Mt Riley Road after a serious single-vehicle crash this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6 p.m. following reports that powerlines had been brought down, obstructing the…
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Witnesses Sought After Fatal Crash on SH1, Wairakei
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on SH1, Wairakei, this morning. At approximately 7.30am, two vehicles collided on a straight section of the road. One driver died at the scene. Two other individuals were taken to hospital,…
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Serious Crash Closes Lanes on Northern Motorway at Wainui
A serious two-vehicle crash on the Northern Motorway at Wainui has led to lane closures and significant delays. The collision occurred around 6:20 am between the Silverdale on-ramp and the Wainui Road off-ramp. Both drivers involved are reported to be…
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Fatal Crash on Waitohu Valley Road, Manakau
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Manakau this afternoon. Police were called to the scene on Waitohu Valley Road, between Ringawhati Road and South Manakau Road, at around 4.15pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person…
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Auckland Retail Crime Unit Makes Swift Arrests
Auckland's new Tactical Retail Crime Unit made arrests within hours of starting, apprehending two shoplifters who allegedly stole over $250,000 worth of goods. The man and woman are now facing court. The unit was created in response to concerns about…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandRetail CrimeShopliftingArrestWayne KitcherTheftNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Roxburgh Fatal Crash
Yung Oon Chong, 31, from Singapore, died in a crash on State Highway 8 on July 4th. Police have released his name and offer condolences to his family and friends. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Kawerau
Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Onslow and Hall Streets in Kawerau. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3.20pm. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained serious injuries. The road…
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Mingwei Yu Dies in Remuera Workplace Incident
Mingwei Yu, 38, of Papatoetoe, died in a workplace incident on Rangitoto Ave, Remuera, on Monday. Police have released his name and express their condolences to his family and friends. The death has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner…