Tag: law_enforcement
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SH45 Closed Near Rahotu After Crash
State Highway 45 is currently closed near Rahotu following a single-vehicle accident this morning. Police responded to the incident at approximately 7:50 AM near Maungahoki Stream. One individual sustained injuries and is receiving medical evaluation by ambulance personnel. Authorities anticipate…
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Two Charged with Murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton CBD
Two 19-year-old men have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, who was fatally wounded on Alexandra Street in Hamilton CBD on July 20. The accused were arrested at residences in Hamilton and South Auckland on Tuesday…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Hobson's Pledge to Remove Image From Anti-Māori Ward Campaign
RNZ is reporting that Hobson's Pledge will remove an image of a Rotorua woman used in its anti-Māori wards campaign. The woman, Ellen Tamati, told Aukaha news she was devastated to see her face on billboards without her knowledge. In…
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Taranaki Police Disappointed by Alcohol Sale Breaches
Taranaki Police have expressed disappointment after a Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) on July 25 revealed that six out of eight licensed premises failed to comply with regulations regarding the sale of alcohol to minors. The operation, a joint effort by…
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Police Investigate Man's Death in Mt Wellington Reserve
Auckland City Police are investigating the death of a man discovered in Mt Wellington early this morning. Police were called to a hardware retail store on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway around 1.30am following an alarm activation. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill stated…
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Onehunga Crash: Pedestrian Dies After Collision with Bus
A pedestrian critically injured in a crash in Onehunga on August 4 has died, according to police. The incident, involving a bus and a pedestrian, occurred at 11:20 am on Church Street. "A woman in her 80s was transported to…
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Mt Eden Corrections Facility Homicide: Victim Named
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick, 46, of Whangārei, has been named as the man who died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility on Friday, June 27th. Police have expressed their sympathy to his family. A man has been charged with murder, and the…
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Dargaville Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery in Aratapu
Police in Dargaville are seeking public assistance following an aggravated robbery in Aratapu earlier this month. The incident occurred on July 18 on Pouto Road, where a person was injured and a gold Toyota Landcruiser was stolen. The police were…
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Fatal Crash in Pakuranga Heights
One person has died following a crash in Pakuranga Heights on December 28, 2024. Emergency services were called to a serious collision between a vehicle and a motorbike at the intersection of Pakuranga Road and Stanniland Street around 8.50am. The…
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Woman Charged After Toddler Found in Suitcase on Bus
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with ill-treatment/neglect of a child after a two-year-old girl was found inside a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment. Police were alerted at 12.50pm following a passenger's request to access the luggage during a…
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Auckland Man Arrested in Connection to $2 Million Burglary Ring
A 51-year-old man is in custody facing multiple charges related to residential burglaries in Auckland, where approximately $2 million worth of property was stolen. The arrest followed months of investigation by the Glen Innes Tactical Crime Unit. Detective Sergeant Amanda…
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Man Critically Injured in Stokes Valley Shooting: Police Investigate
Police have launched an investigation after a 39-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Stokes Valley. Emergency services responded to a report of a firearm being discharged on Hanson Grove around 9am. The victim was airlifted to a…
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Name Released in Fatal Te Mapara Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara, on Friday, July 11. She was identified as Nateisha-Kurstyn Hana-Wetere, 23, of New Plymouth. Police have expressed their condolences to Nateisha-Kurstyn’s…
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SH1 Redwood Pass Reopens After Overnight Crash
State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass in Tasman has reopened following an overnight crash. Police confirmed the road is now open and thanked motorists for their patience while the incident was resolved. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand Covers Māori Wardens, Cyberbullying
Radio New Zealand is reporting that in the 1970s, the Māori Wardens were described as 'a form of apartheid' and efforts were made to eliminate them. RNZ also reports that young people are harmed by viewing appearance-related cyberbullying, even when…
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NZ Police Launch Cinema in a Car for Recruitment
New Zealand Police have launched a mobile cinema housed in an upcycled patrol car to promote recruitment. Unveiled in Wellington, the mini-cinema features a wide screen and comfortable theatre-style seating for viewing the police's YouTube vlog, ‘Ride Along,’ and other…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Ōtara Street Fight
A homicide investigation is underway in Ōtara after a man died following a street fight. Police were called to Wymondley Road shortly before midnight after reports of a group of people fighting. Officers located two men with critical injuries. One…
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Fatal Motorbike Crash in Pukekohe Prompts Investigation
A person has died following a motorbike crash in Pukekohe this afternoon. Police were searching for a stolen motorbike when they observed it on Helvetia Road at approximately 12.20pm. A police unit attempted a U-turn to signal the motorbike to…
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Man in Court Following Motueka Burglaries
A 26-year-old man is facing charges in Nelson District Court following a series of burglaries and thefts in Motueka. Police were alerted to a potential burglary on High Street on Tuesday, 29 July, which was believed to have occurred the…
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Police Investigate Non-Accidental Injuries to Masterton Baby
Police are investigating suspected non-accidental injuries to a 3-month-old baby girl from Masterton, who is in critical condition at Auckland’s Starship Hospital. The baby was initially taken to Wairarapa Hospital on Thursday, July 24, and then transferred to Wellington Hospital’s…
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Mataura Mongrel Mob Members Convicted After Operation Pakari
Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have been convicted for serious assaults and kidnapping in Southland in 2022, following Operation Pakari. The Southland Police investigation revealed a series of violent acts that included drive-by shootings, and assaults causing critical…
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Southland Police Urge Responsible Behavior at Stags vs Otago Rugby Clash
Police are urging fans attending the Southland Stags vs Otago rugby game on Saturday, August 2, to act responsibly and ensure a safe environment for everyone. A large crowd is anticipated at Rugby Park, and police will be actively patrolling…
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Police Seek Dangerous Absconder in Christchurch
Police are seeking 35-year-old Kieran Thomas, who absconded from an agency's care this evening. Notified shortly before 6 p.m., Christchurch Police are conducting extensive inquiries to find him. Authorities consider Kieran dangerous and advise against approaching him. Anyone who sees…
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Eighty-Seven New Police Officers Join New Zealand Force
Eighty-seven new police officers graduated from Wing 386 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, marking a boost in talent for the New Zealand Police. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, Minister of Police the Hon Mark Mitchell, Dame Noeline Taurua,…
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Drugs, Cash, and Firearm Seized in Pahiatua, New Zealand
A 36-year-old man is facing charges after police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine, and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua. The arrest followed a traffic stop on Pahiatua Pongaroa Road, north of Pahiatua township, where officers discovered a stolen firearm, 77 rounds…
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Arrest Made, Motorbikes Seized in Kensington Aggravated Robbery Case
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and three motorbikes seized in Whangārei following an investigation into an aggravated robbery on Kensington Avenue on July 7. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5.50pm, prompted a police response that led to the…
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Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery in Burnside, New Zealand
Police are seeking information regarding an aggravated robbery that occurred on Friday, July 18, in Burnside. At approximately 3 p.m., a young person was assaulted and robbed near the intersection of Kendal Avenue and Whitby Street. The victim sustained minor…
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Botany Burglars Nabbed Trying to Steal Diesel
Two men are facing charges after a burglary at a landscaping business in Botany. Counties Manukau East Police were called to the scene on Botany Road just before 11.30pm following reports of two offenders attempting to steal diesel. Inspector Rakana…
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Lower Hutt Man Faces Court After Gangs Act Breach
A 19-year-old Lower Hutt man is facing charges in Hutt Valley District Court on July 31 after an investigation into a breach of the Gangs Act 2024. The charges include two counts of prohibited display of gang insignia, two counts…
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Rotorua Man Named Following Critical Injury Incident
Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox, 20, from Rotorua, has been named as the man who died after being admitted to Rotorua Hospital with critical injuries. Police have expressed their condolences to his family and friends. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances…