Tag: law_enforcement
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Lindis Pass Reopens After Fatal Crash
The Lindis Pass has now reopened after being closed due to a fatal crash this afternoon. The New Zealand Police expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure. Further details regarding the incident have not been released.
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Fatal Crash on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road
One person has died following a crash involving two vehicles on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road, Lindis Pass, this afternoon. Police were notified of the incident, located near Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, just after 12:20 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one…
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One Dead in Mangaweka Motorcycle Crash
Police have confirmed one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Mangaweka. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred on State Highway 1 and was reported to Police just before 11am. The motorcycle rider died at…
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Lindis Pass-Tarras Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Lindis Pass-Tarras Road in Lindis Pass is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision between Old Faithfull Road and Omarama-Lindis Pass Road around 12:20 PM. Initial reports indicate that there are injuries. Motorists…
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Motorcycle Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Mangaweka
State Highway 1 in Mangaweka is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The incident, reported just before 11 am near Manui Road, has resulted in serious injuries. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Hastings. The incident occurred on Waimarama Road and was reported to police at approximately 6:45 AM. The deceased was located at the scene. Waimarama Road remains closed…
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Body Discovered in Manawatū River
A body has been discovered in the Manawatū River. Police were alerted around 7:20pm on Saturday, March 14, after the body was found in the water near Dittmer Drive in Awapuni. The body has since been recovered. Authorities have stated…
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Waimarama Road Closed Due to Serious Crash
Waimarama Road, Hastings, is currently closed near Te Mata Road due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were notified of the incident around 6:45 am. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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Rotorua Car Wreckers Fire Prompts Public Advisory
Residents in Rotorua are advised to avoid Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha due to a fire at a local car wreckers. Thick smoke is present in the area, and those living nearby are urged to stay inside and keep windows and…
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Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash on Titi Road, Mauku
Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died following a crash in Mauku earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred on Titi Road at 3.22pm, involving a truck and a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the…
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Police Identify Suspects in Whanganui Robbery
Whanganui Police have announced they have identified the people sought in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff. Media outlets that were previously issued images of the suspects are now asked to remove them from any ongoing reporting.…
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New Zealand Police Target Comanchero Gang in Australasian Operation
New Zealand Police have arrested three men and seized firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, cash, and methamphetamine as part of a wider Australasian operation targeting the Comanchero motorcycle gang. The enforcement activity, known as Taskforce Morpheus, involved law enforcement agencies…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Mauku Truck Collision
A pedestrian has been critically injured after a collision with a truck on Titi Road in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. The incident was reported at 3:22 PM. Emergency services are currently attending the scene, and Titi Road has been closed…
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Third Murder Charge Laid in Pakuranga Heights Homicide Investigation
Police have laid a third murder charge in connection with the homicide investigation into the death of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi. The courier driver was killed on Marvon Downs Avenue in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block, launched on August 19,…
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Police Seek Information on Assault Suspect in Napier
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, just before 7:30 am on the Limestone Track, between Ulyatt Road and Riverbend Road. The victim was uninjured but understandably…
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Three Charged in Whanganui Aggravated Robbery
Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff, Whanganui. The incident took place on Wednesday, March 4, around 6:10 p.m. on Polson Street. It is alleged that the offenders entered the…
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Rotorua Police Disrupt Gang Gathering, Make Multiple Arrests
Rotorua Police were out in force on Wednesday night, managing a gang gathering in the area and securing several arrests for unrelated matters. A large group of gang members had begun to assemble, but officers' attention was also directed towards…
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Police Seek Information on Vehicle Damage Incidents in Clive
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of incidents involving damage to parked vehicles in Clive over the past week. The incidents, which occurred primarily overnight, have been reported on Ferry Road, Tucker Lane, Allens Lane, Sutton Avenue, and State…
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Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Sexual Offenses Against Young Girls
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Manase Uaisele in Napier District Court today. The 33-year-old was sentenced to five years and five months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of 12 charges relating to sexual offending and indecently assaulting multiple…
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Fourth Person Dies Following Marlborough Highway Crash
Police have confirmed a fourth person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Initially, two people died…
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Police Name Man Whose Remains Were Found Near Ōtorohanga
Police can now name the person whose remains were found off SH3, Ōtorohanga, on Friday 6 March as Colin (Col) Heath. Col was 47 when reported missing in 2022. Police extend sympathies to Col’s family, who have asked for privacy…
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Man Faces Serious Charges After Alleged Auckland Attack
A 49-year-old man has been charged with serious offenses following an alleged attack on a woman in Auckland over the weekend. The investigation, dubbed Operation Moller, began on Sunday after a member of the public found the injured woman in…
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Four Arrested in Coromandel Peninsula Operation for Evading Court
Four people are facing court after being apprehended in the Coromandel Peninsula during a targeted Police operation. The operation focused on offenders with outstanding warrants or those who had recently failed to appear in court. Arrests were made in Whitianga…
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Police Lift Cordon in Burnside After Substance Made Safe
Police have lifted cordons in Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance this afternoon. The substance has now been made safe, and police will be conducting further routine inquiries. No further details regarding the nature of the substance…
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Logging Truck Fire Blocks Western Bay Road in Waihaha
Western Bay Road in Waihaha, Taupō, is currently blocked due to a logging truck fire that occurred this evening. Police were alerted to the incident, situated between Kuratau Hydro Road and Karangahape Road, at approximately 5:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries…
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Gang Members Arrested During Bay of Plenty Memorial Run
Police visibility and enforcement efforts led to multiple arrests of gang members in the Bay of Plenty District last weekend. The group had gathered for a memorial run, with an event held in Murupara on March 7 and 8. During…
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Driver Arrested with Arsenal of Weapons After Traffic Stop
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a traffic stop in Hamilton uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons. The incident began on Friday when officers stopped a vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver for driving while disqualified. During the…
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Police Establish Cordon in Burnside Over Concerning Substance
Police have established cordons in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch, following the discovery of a concerning substance. The alert was raised around 2:20 PM today. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while arrangements are made…
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Man arrested in Whangārei firearms incident
A man is due to appear in the Whangārei District Court today following a firearms incident at a Morningside property on March 3. Police were called the following day after reports of a firearm being discharged. Investigations led to the…
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Police to Increase Presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki for Gang Tangihanga
Police will increase their visible presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki this Friday and Saturday as a gang tangihanga (funeral gathering) takes place. A significant number of gang members and associates from across the country are expected to attend. Inspector Nicky…