Tag: law_enforcement
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Motorway in Auckland
A serious crash involving two vehicles on the South-Western Motorway in Auckland has blocked northbound lanes. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway or delay their travel. The…
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Man Charged in Amberley Serious Assault
Police have charged one man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Amberley last week. The incident took place on Thursday, March 19, at an address on Racecourse Road. A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with…
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Police Seek Information on Stratford Park Assault
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Stratford yesterday evening and are asking the public for information. The incident took place around 6pm in King Edward Park, near the entrance by the old Maryann Residential Care Hospital. The…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Teenager Tracey
Police are asking for the public's help to find 15-year-old Tracey, who has been reported missing from the Conifer Grove area. Tracey was last seen on February 27 and reported missing on March 4. She is described as approximately 150cm…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Brawl at Hastings Pub
Police are appealing for witnesses to a brawl that occurred at the Common Room bar in Hastings between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8. The fight involved both men and women inside the establishment located at 227…
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Matawai Road Re-opens After Serious Crash
Matawai Road, Waipaoa, re-opened just after 1pm today following a serious crash that occurred early this morning. Police extended their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the road closure.
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death at Hastings Construction Site
Police are conducting enquiries into the unexplained death of a man discovered at a construction site on Omahu Road in Hastings. Officers were called to the location at 7pm on Thursday, March 18. The deceased was not an employee of…
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Serious Assault Under Investigation in Amberley
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At approximately 10:25 PM, police responded to a report of a person seriously assaulted at an address on Racecourse Road. The victim was transported to hospital…
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Police Investigate Serious Injuries in Christchurch
Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Officers were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm following reports of a person with wounds consistent with a stabbing.…
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Crash on SH1 in Milburn Causes Delays
Traffic management is in place following a crash on State Highway 1/Waihola Highway, Milburn, in the Clutha District. Emergency services responded to reports shortly before 7:50 am of a van colliding with a power pole. The extent of any injuries…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Waipaoa
State Highway 2, also known as Matawai Road, in Waipaoa is currently closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this morning. The incident occurred near McMillan Road around 6:50 am. Police have been notified, and the Serious Crash Unit…
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New Zealand Police Trust and Confidence Remain High, Survey Shows
New Zealand Police has reported that public trust and confidence in the force remain stable at 69%, according to the latest findings from the Ministry of Justice's New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). This figure indicates a sustained level…
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Body Recovered in Lake Manapouri Search for Missing Man
Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri have recovered a body from the lake. On Saturday, March 14, around 6:15 p.m., police received a report that a man had fallen overboard from a vessel approximately 1 kilometer offshore…
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Multi-Agency Search and Rescue Exercise Planned for Lake Tekapo
The Tekapo community is advised of a significant multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise, Operation Oasis, scheduled to take place from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. The exercise will be held at Lake Tekapo and is designed as…
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Police Seek Information on Wellington Aggravated Assault
Wellington Police are seeking information from the public following an aggravated assault and robbery in Aro Valley last night. The incident occurred around 5:40 PM on Ohiro Road when a victim was walking and was seriously assaulted by two unknown…
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Firearms, Drugs Seized in Te Kamo Warrant
Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs following a search warrant executed at a Te Kamo property on Mcmillan Avenue. The warrant was carried out by Whangārei CIB on Tuesday afternoon as part of inquiries into a family harm matter.…
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Man Dies in SH 5 Rangitaiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5 on Monday 9 March. He was 29-year-old Wiremu Johnson, from Tokoroa. Police extend their condolences to the family and friends of Wiremu during…
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Man named following fatal SH 1, Taupō crash
Police have named the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Taupō on Sunday, March 8. He was Stephen Packard, aged 59, from Auckland. Police extended their thoughts to Mr Packard's friends and family during…
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Four Males Charged After Auckland Aggravated Burglary and Fleeing Driver Incident
Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident that occurred across Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began around 3:10 PM with a report of an aggravated burglary on Bleakhouse Road in Howick. Police located…
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Serious Crash in Central Auckland Leaves Scooter Rider in Critical Condition
A scooter rider is in critical condition following a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street, involving a vehicle and a scooter. The rider…
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Four Arrested After High-Speed Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Four men have been arrested following a dramatic incident involving a home invasion and a high-speed pursuit across Auckland. The incident began around 3:10 pm on Tuesday when police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse…
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Four-Vehicle Crash on SH3 in Cloverlea
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Cloverlea this morning. The incident was reported around 8:25 AM at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line. Two individuals have been transported to the…
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Wellington Police Renew Appeal in Year-Old Murder Investigation
Wellington Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, one year after he was critically injured in an assault and robbery on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr. Nabizadah was attacked around 12:30 am on March 17, 2025, in…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 65-Year-Old Woman
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 65-year-old woman who was last seen in Saint John's yesterday afternoon. The woman has brown hair and was last seen wearing a white patterned t-shirt and black leggings. Police and her…
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City Beach Recalls HTI Stretcherz Slammerz Due to Asbestos Risk
City Beach has issued a recall for HTI Stretcherz Slammerz toys, sold between September 9, 2025, and January 10, 2026. The recall is due to concerns that the sand inside the toys may contain asbestos. HTI Toys HK Limited initiated…
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Two Men Charged in Connection with Bill Maangi Murder
Gisborne Police have charged two men in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi, who died in hospital after being shot on September 29, 2025. The shooting occurred at an address on Ormond Road. Between December 9 and December 11,…
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Stolen Car Recovered, Man Charged After Papakura Incident
A stolen vehicle was recovered and an 18-year-old man is facing charges following an incident that began in Papakura last night. At approximately 11:45 PM, police observed a Subaru travelling at excessive speed on Beach Road. The vehicle was then…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Nigel Edwards in Connection with Firearms Incident
New Zealand Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards, 41, who is wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Papakura on March 8, 2026. Police have conducted numerous inquiries over the past week to locate Edwards,…
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Child Dies After Three-Vehicle Crash in East Tāmaki
A child has died following a three-vehicle crash in East Tāmaki on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive shortly after 8pm. Upon arrival, a child was found…
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Serious Crash Blocks East Tamaki Intersection
A major intersection in East Tamaki is currently blocked due to a serious three-vehicle collision. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive around 8:05 PM. Initial reports indicate that multiple…