Tag: law_enforcement
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New Zealand Police Disrupt Major Dark Web Drug Operation
National Organised Crime Group has disrupted one of New Zealand's most significant dark web drug operations through "Operation Laver." The investigation targeted a prolific seller on the largest New Zealand dark web server, who police allege conducted approximately 2,800 drug…
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Man Arrested After Alleged Petrol Station Break-in
A 35-year-old man is set to appear in Waitākere District Court today, charged with burglary and resisting police, following an alleged break-in at a Glen Eden petrol station. The incident occurred around 2:30 am when police were alerted to an…
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ACT Leaders Host Public Meeting in Napier
ACT Party leader David Seymour and MP Andrew Hoggard are hosting a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre on April 9, 2026. The event, scheduled from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, offers constituents an opportunity to engage directly…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 12 in Taheke
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 12, Taheke this morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 9.15am. Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. SH12 is closed between Horeke Road and…
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New Custody Training Facility Opens at Royal New Zealand Police College
A new custody training facility has opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC), designed to provide realistic training scenarios for police staff. The facility is equipped with cells, CCTV cameras, monitors, and a custody van, allowing officers to…
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Police Arrest 30 at Whangamatā Beach Hop Amid Disappointment Over Disorderly Behaviour
Police have reported making 30 arrests following the annual Beach Hop event in Whangamatā this past weekend. Eastern Waikato Area Commander, Inspector Mike Henwood, expressed disappointment with the behaviour of some attendees, stating that while the event is important for…
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Burglar Sentenced, Stolen Property to Benefit Local Charity
A burglar operating in North Canterbury has been sentenced in Christchurch District Court, with the court ordering that all recovered stolen property be donated to a local charity. The 42-year-old man was sentenced to nine months and 14 days of…
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Police Seek Information After Hornby Aggravated Robbery
Christchurch Police are seeking information from the public after an aggravated robbery occurred in Hornby last night. The incident took place around 7:30 PM at a store on Main South Road. Four masked individuals entered the premises, stole items, and…
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Police Continue Search for Missing Person Antoine Richard in Cromwell
Police are continuing their search for Antoine Richard, 21, who was reported missing from Cromwell. Richard was last seen on Saturday, March 21, around 11:45 p.m. at the Victoria Arms Hotel. He has not been seen or heard from since.…
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Driver Arrested After 'Shockingly High' Breath Test Result
A concerned citizen's call to Police about a swerving car in Nelson led to the arrest of a driver with a breath test result nearly five times the legal limit. The caller reported the vehicle driving erratically on Tahunanui Drive…
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Christchurch Police Seize $1.1 Million in Cannabis Plants
Christchurch Police have removed approximately $1.1 million worth of cannabis from the hands of organised crime following an investigation into large-scale cultivation. The operation culminated in a search warrant executed at a premises in Waltham on Wednesday, March 25. During…
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Shoplifters Apprehended in Hamilton After Large Merchandise Theft
Four women have been arrested in Hamilton following a significant shoplifting incident at Rebel Sports in The Base mall on Thursday, March 26. The group stole clothing valued at $5,394. At approximately 7:45 PM, three women entered the Rebel Sports…
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Police Seek Information After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Wattle Downs
Police are seeking information from the public after a serious motorcycle crash occurred on Mahia Road, Wattle Downs, near Sykes Road around 9pm on Sunday, March 22. The rider sustained critical injuries and is currently in intensive care. Acting Detective…
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Police Seek Owner of Unoccupied Dinghy Found in Manukau Harbour
Auckland Police are seeking the owner of a dinghy discovered unoccupied in Manukau Harbour on the morning of [Date]. The Auckland Police Maritime Unit was alerted around 7:30 AM to a capsized dinghy floating off Granny Bay in the Hillsborough…
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Wanted Man Found With Cocaine During Traffic Stop in Epsom
Auckland police have arrested a 32-year-old man after a routine traffic stop in Epsom resulted in the discovery of cocaine. The incident occurred around 10:40 pm on Manukau Road when officers stopped a Toyota Prius. During the stop, it was…
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Crawford Road in Minden Closed Due to Large Slip
Crawford Road in Minden, located in the Western Bay of Plenty, has been closed due to a large slip. The incident was reported around 8am this morning, affecting the section of road between Vernon Road and Junction Road. No injuries…
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Woman
Police are appealing for sightings of Jacqueline, a 50-year-old woman reported missing from the Birkenhead area. She was last seen near Fernglen Gardens on Kauri Road at approximately 12:30 PM yesterday. Both police and Jacqueline's family have expressed concern for…
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Waterloo Road Closed After Serious Crash in Lower Hutt
Waterloo Road in Lower Hutt is currently closed due to a crash that occurred this evening. Police responded to the incident between Cornwall Street and John Reynolds Square at approximately 6:15 PM. As a result of the crash, one person…
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New Dog Teams Graduate to Enhance Security in New Zealand and Pacific
Ten new handler and dog teams have graduated from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham, strengthening law enforcement and security capabilities for both New Zealand and Pacific nations. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of training for…
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Police Appeal for Information After Napier Burglaries
Police are appealing to the public for information following burglaries in the Greenmeadows and Tamatea areas of Napier. The appeal comes after police were called to a Greenmeadows address early this morning, where two offenders were discovered inside a victim's…
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Three Youths Arrested in Glen Eden Robbery and Car Theft
Police have arrested three youths in connection with an aggravated robbery and car theft in Glen Eden. The incident occurred just before 4pm yesterday when police were called to an eatery on Glendale Road. Three individuals allegedly made demands and…
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Man in Custody After Grove Street Incident in Nelson
A man is in custody following an incident on Grove Street in Nelson. Police were called to the scene just after 9:20pm yesterday evening after reports of a verbal dispute between two individuals. Around 10pm, the man was located on…
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Police Respond to Incident on Grove Street, Nelson
Cordons are currently in place on Grove Street in Nelson while police respond to an incident. Authorities have stated that there is not believed to be any risk to the public. Members of the public are advised to avoid the…
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Two Dead in Makara Vehicle Crash
Two people have been confirmed deceased following a vehicle crash in Makara this morning. Police were alerted to the incident on Makara Road at approximately 8:05 AM after receiving reports of a vehicle overturned in a body of water. Upon…
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Man Dies in Police Custody in Auckland
A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man in Police custody in Auckland this morning. Police responded to reports of disorder in Mt Roskill around 9:40 am and arrested a man without incident on Morrie Laing…
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Arrest Made in Hastings Bar Fight Investigation
Hastings Police have arrested and charged an individual in relation to a fight that occurred at the Common Room bar earlier this month. The incident, which took place around 1:45 am on Sunday, March 8, resulted in several injuries, with…
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Man Charged in Christchurch Serious Assault
Christchurch Police have charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred on Worcester Street last week. On Thursday, March 19, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to reports of a person with injuries consistent with a stabbing.…
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Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt Closed Due to Fire
Blenheim Street in Upper Hutt is currently closed due to a nearby fire. Police responded to the incident at the corner of Blenheim Street and Goodshed Road at approximately 1:35pm. No injuries have been reported as a result of the…
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Man, 71, named as victim of fatal Lindis Pass crash
Police have named Murray Kevin Levers, 71, of Matamata, as the person who died in a three-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass on Sunday. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time," police said. Authorities thanked…
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Single-vehicle crash on Makara Road, Wellington
Police are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Makara Road in Wellington this morning. Officers were called to the location at approximately 8:05 am after receiving reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Enquiries…