Tag: law_enforcement
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Person Dies in New Plymouth House Fire
One person has died following a house fire in New Plymouth overnight. Emergency services were called to a property on Trelawney Crescent around 2:30 a.m. today after reports of a house fire. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the…
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Blockhouse Bay Road Closed After Vehicle Collides with Power Pole
A section of Blockhouse Bay Road in Auckland is currently closed due to a damaged power pole. The incident occurred just after midday near the intersection with Matata Street, where emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash. According to…
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Body Found Near Thames Coast Road
A body was found on the beach near Thames Coast Road, Kereta, after a report at around 6:10am. According to Duty Inspector Neil Faulkner, formal identification is pending, but police believe the body is of a man reported missing on…
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SH50, Fernhill, Hastings Closure Extended Due to Vegetation Fire
State Highway 50, Fernhill, Hastings, will remain closed overnight due to a vegetation fire that occurred near the highway. The incident took place this afternoon, prompting an immediate response from authorities. Police are advising the public to avoid the affected…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement
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Serious Crash Blocks Randwick Road in Lower Hutt
Randwick Road in Moera, Lower Hutt, is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were notified of the crash, which occurred between York Street and Mason Street, around 4.10pm. The incident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. Initial…
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Arrests Made in Gisborne Homicide Investigation
Four people have been arrested in connection to the death of Bill Maangi, who died in hospital after being shot on Monday, September 29, in Gisborne. The arrests followed search warrants executed between Wednesday, December 9, and Thursday, December 11,…
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Hamilton Homicide: Victim Named, Police Seek Subaru Impreza
Police have identified 55-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, as the victim of a homicide in Lake Crescent, Hamilton, on Thursday, December 18. Emergency services responded to a call at approximately 6:15 pm to find two people injured…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teenager Larissa
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Larissa, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area. She was last seen at approximately 10pm on Sunday near Tiverton Road. Larissa is described as being about 175cms tall, with brown…
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Man Charged After Impersonating Police in Kawakawa
A 30-year-old man will reappear in Kaikohe District Court on 20 January on charges including personating a Police officer, unlawful possession of a restricted weapon, driving while disqualified and possession of methamphetamine, after an unexpected discovery by Northland police last…
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Names Released in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police have released the names of the victims of the double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday, December 13th. The deceased are 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole. According to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, enquiries are ongoing, and…
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Lumsden Police Use Coffee Stickers to Promote Road Safety
Lumsden Police are partnering with local businesses to promote road safety through stickers. Senior Sergeant Peter Graham, Western Southland Area Response Manager, noted that nearly one million visitors travel through Lumsden on State Highway 6, en route from Queenstown to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia
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Police Seek Witnesses to Cheyne Road Crash in Tauranga
Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, that occurred last week. Authorities were called to the scene around 11.10am on Thursday, December 18, where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The…
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Name Released in Fatal Matamau Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau, on December 5. He was 45-year-old Toby Dale Broomhall of Hawera. Police offer their condolences to his family and friends. The circumstances…
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Correction: Road Closure Update Following Crash in Seadown, Canterbury
The New Zealand Police have issued a correction regarding a road closure in Seadown, Canterbury, following a crash. An earlier statement incorrectly reported that Seadown Road was closed between Arowhenua Station Road and State Highway 1. The police have clarified…
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Fatal Crash Closes Seadown Road Near Timaru
A crash on Seadown Road, north of Timaru, has resulted in one fatality. New Zealand Police received a report around 9:10am today about a crashed car on Seadown Road. The vehicle had collided with a power pole, and the sole…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia
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Woman Arrested Following Stabbing at Wellington Bar
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington. She is due to appear in Wellington District Court on Monday, December 22.…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 in Dunsandel, Canterbury
A crash on State Highway 1, Dunsandel, near the intersection with Selwyn Lake Road has blocked the road. The three-car collision was reported to Police just before 8pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries, two people have moderate…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Crash Closes Ohaupo Road in Melville, Waikato
Ohaupo Road in Melville, near Mount View Road, is currently closed due to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The incident was reported just after 6pm. According to initial reports, one person has sustained serious injuries as a…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisastersAustralasia
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Police Seek Information on Man Seen Near Ruatiti Homicide Scene
Police are continuing their search for 29-year-old Mitchell Cole in connection to a double homicide in Ruatiti on Saturday, December 13. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey said that police are seeking to identify a man seen near the intersection of Pukekaha…
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Media Monitor: RNZ covers Community Services Card eligibility, politics, sports and home security
RNZ is reporting that its advice columnist Susan Edmunds has addressed a question about whether a child can get a Community Services Card. It said New Zealand First leader Winston Peters offered advice to anyone considering challenging a sitting Prime…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSportWeatherAgricultureNational PartyLaw EnforcementGeneral Weather
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Police Investigate Arson in Windsor's Queens Park
Police are continuing their investigation into an arson incident that occurred in Queens Park, Windsor, on Wednesday, December 3. Authorities received a report at approximately 12:20 AM indicating that four vehicles had been deliberately set on fire. As part of…
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Drugged Driver Removed from Road After Positive Roadside Test in Wellington
A 40-year-old man has been taken off the road after testing positive for methamphetamine at a checkpoint in Wellington. The incident marks the first result from the new oral fluid screening testing. The man, who had his young daughter in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Wellingtonmethamphetaminedrug drivingHutt RoadSuperintendent Steve GreallyHutt Valley District CourtNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Announce Holiday Media Centre Hours
The New Zealand Police have announced their Media Centre's operating hours for the holiday season, ensuring continuous media support. Normal weekday hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. will be maintained, except on Christmas Day when the team will be…
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Hamilton Police Investigate Homicide, Appeal for Information
Hamilton Police are investigating a homicide after an incident on Lake Crescent. Emergency services responded to a call at approximately 6:15 p.m. last night, where they found two people injured. One victim died at the scene, while the other was…
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Retailers' Swift Reporting Leads to Shoplifter's Arrest in Palmerston North
Police are commending Palmerston North retailers for their prompt reporting, which led to the arrest of a teenager suspected of shoplifting. The teen allegedly stole caps from a store near The Plaza and was a suspect in another theft involving…
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Rotorua Police Nab Shoplifter Hiding in Wardrobe After $13,000 Theft Spree
A shoplifter who stole over $13,000 worth of items was found hiding in a wardrobe and arrested in Rotorua over the weekend. The arrest was the result of a focused effort by the Rotorua Beat Team, targeting retail crime. Senior…
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Man Arrested in Rotorua Homicide Investigation
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of Nicholas Mitchell, 37, who was discovered deceased in a vehicle on Ford Road last Friday evening. The arrest was made last night, and the accused is scheduled to appear in…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays in Wesley
A multi-vehicle crash in Wesley on the Maioro Street on-ramp has led to significant delays for motorists this morning. Police were notified of the incident, involving four vehicles, just before 5am. Three individuals have been hospitalized with injuries ranging from…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisastersAustralasia
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5MAX Recalls Bath Unicorn Toy Set Due to Choking Hazard
A recall has been issued for the Bath Unicorn Toy Set, sold at 5MAX stores, due to a potential choking hazard. The small unicorn in the set does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys intended for children…
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Fatal Vehicle Incident in Piarere Claims One Life
One person died after a vehicle rolled on a rural property in Piarere, near Tīrau. Emergency services were called to the scene around 5:15pm. WorkSafe has been advised, and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. The death is…