Tag: law_enforcement
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Search for Missing Tramper Roy Arbon Intensifies
The search continues for 75-year-old Roy Arbon, who went missing on July 23 after embarking on a walk in the hills near Mount Davy and Mount Sewell. A concerned neighbor raised the alarm on July 24, prompting an extensive search…
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87 New Police Officers to Graduate in Porirua Ceremony
Eighty-seven new police officers are set to graduate tomorrow, Thursday 31 July, at the New Zealand Police 386 Recruit Wing graduation ceremony. The event will be held at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. The graduation marks the completion of the initial…
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Fatal Crash Near Auckland Airport
One person has died following a three-vehicle crash on George Bolt Memorial Drive near Auckland Airport. The crash occurred at approximately 4am near the intersection with Tom Pearce Drive. A second occupant of the same vehicle sustained serious injuries and…
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Serious Crash Blocks Road to Auckland Airport
A serious three-vehicle crash has blocked George Bolt Memorial Drive near Auckland Airport, causing significant congestion. The crash was reported around 4am near the intersection with Tom Pearce Drive. One person has sustained serious injuries as a result of the…
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Thomas Henry Capil Dies in Wairoa Gorge Road Crash
Thomas Henry Capil, 64, from Stoke, died in a crash on Wairoa Gorge Road on July 3, police have confirmed. Police have expressed their condolences to Capil's family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the…
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Man Dies After Speeding Incident in Newmarket
Police are investigating the death of a man in Newmarket early this morning after a speeding incident. According to Superintendent Zane Hooper, Auckland Deployment Commander, the incident began around 1 a.m. when a police unit conducting speed checks on the…
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Hawke's Bay Police Target Illegal Hunting
Hawke's Bay Police are increasing efforts to combat illegal hunting, urging hunters to respect private property and the safety of others. Sergeant Ray Wylie emphasized the risks associated with trespassing while hunting, stating, "Everyone has the right to feel safe…
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Police Crackdown on Antisocial Road Users in Hamilton and Rotorua
A police operation targeting antisocial road user behaviour in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato districts resulted in numerous infringements, breath tests, arrests, and vehicle impoundments. The operation focused on Hamilton and Rotorua. Rotorua Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Gillbanks,…
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Stolen Goods Recovered in Māngere East Search Warrant
Counties Manukau West Police have recovered numerous stolen items after executing a search warrant in Māngere East. While searching for a stolen bike on Buckland Road, officers discovered a collection of tools and an electric motorcycle that were identified as…
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Name Released in Fatal Wairarapa Crash
Beverly Anne Varney, 71, of Featherston, died in a South Wairarapa crash on Saturday, July 26, according to police. Authorities have released her name and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at…
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Arrest Made After Aggravated Robbery in Whangārei
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and faces serious charges after an aggravated robbery at a Kensington Avenue bar in Whangārei on Friday night. The arrest followed an investigation throughout the weekend, culminating in a Police operation outside an Okara…
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Name Released in Ashburton Fatal Crash
Deidre Anne Edwards, 61, from Rakaia, has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Ashburton on Thursday, July 24th. Police released her name and expressed their condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Rotorua
Police in Rotorua have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 20-year-old man who was taken to Rotorua Hospital with critical injuries on Saturday night. Police were alerted at 7.10pm after the man was brought to the hospital…
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Name Released: Child Dies in Motutere Crash
Jax Tauroa-Wall, 10, has been identified as the child who died in a crash on State Highway 1, Motutere, on Saturday, July 4th. Police have released his name and extend their deepest sympathies to Jax’s family and loved ones. Enquiries…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper Roy Arbon in Greymouth
The search for missing 75-year-old tramper Roy Arbon continues today in the Greymouth area. Police are appealing to the public for any information regarding Arbon's whereabouts. Arbon was last seen on the morning of July 23 heading from Runanga to…
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Whangārei Police Seek Public's Help After Armed Robbery
Police in Whangārei are appealing to the public for help in locating a vehicle connected to an aggravated robbery at a Kensington Avenue bar on July 25. The vehicle is a white Toyota Aqua using stolen license plates, registration KHA69.…
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Fatal Crash in South Wairarapa Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in South Wairarapa. The crash occurred on Bidwills Cutting Road at the intersection with Cross Line and was reported just after 11am today. Police confirmed that one person died at the scene,…
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Whangārei Bar Targeted in Aggravated Robbery
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at a bar on Kensington Avenue in Whangārei last night. Authorities were called to the scene at 10 p.m. after a man entered the bar, brandishing a firearm and demanding money. According…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Greymouth
Search and Rescue teams are continuing their search today for 75-year-old Roy Arbon, who was reported overdue after a walk in Mt Davy on Thursday, July 24. Police Search and Rescue teams, along with LandSAR volunteers from Greymouth and surrounding…
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Search for Missing Tramper Underway in Greymouth
A search is underway in the mountain ranges north-east of Greymouth for 75-year-old Roy Arbon, who was reported missing after not returning from a hike. Arbon was reported overdue from a walk in the Mt Davy area. He may be…
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Aggravated Robbery Under Investigation in Ngāruawāhia
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Ngāruawāhia service station. At approximately 12.55am on Friday, July 25, a vehicle arrived at the service station on Great South Rd. Four offenders forced entry into the store. A staff member activated…
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Missing Bishopdale Woman Found Safe After Emergency Mobile Alert
A 79-year-old woman, reported missing from her Bishopdale home after failing to return from a shopping trip on Thursday 24 July, has been found safe. Police issued an emergency mobile alert (EMA) due to concerns for her welfare and impending…
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State Highway 6 Reopens Following Crash in Nelson
State Highway 6 in Nelson has reopened after a crash at the intersection of Rawhiti and Tahunanui Dr around 8.20am today. New Zealand Police are investigating the incident.
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Crash on State Highway 6 in Nelson
A crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 6 in Nelson at the intersection of Rawhiti and Tahunanui Dr occurred around 8.20am today. One person is reported to have serious injuries, and another is in moderate condition. Emergency services are…
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Pilot Fined $14,475 for Aviation Safety Breaches After Crash Landing
A man has been fined $14,475 for multiple breaches of aviation safety rules, including flying without a pilot licence and operating an aircraft without a certificate of airworthiness. The sentencing, welcomed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), follows an incident…
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Search for Missing Tramper Near Greymouth
Police are seeking information on 75-year-old Roy, who is overdue from a walk on Wednesday up Mt Davy to Mt Sewell, north-east of Greymouth. Roy may be wearing a blue puffer jacket, shorts, and hiking boots. Police have concerns for…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 30 Near Atiamuri
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 near Atiamuri around 5 a.m. today. One person is critically injured, and two others sustained moderate to minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause. Police…
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Christchurch Police Investigate Hit-and-Run, Seek Public's Help
Christchurch police are appealing to the public for information regarding a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Wednesday, July 23, at the intersection of Grahams Road and Westburn Terrace in Burnside. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 9:05 am,…
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Southern Drivers Urged to Take Care Amidst Cold Snap
Southern Police are urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads due to icy conditions. Inspector Craig Brown, Southern District Road Policing Manager, advises that several areas have black ice, making surface conditions dangerous, especially in shaded areas and on…
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Fatal Crash South of Waitahuna
One person died following a two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna today. Emergency services were called to the scene on Manuka Gorge Highway at approximately 4:50pm. One person died at the scene, while another sustained serious injuries. Police are providing support…