Tag: law_enforcement
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Police Urge Road Safety This Easter
New Zealand Police are maintaining a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour this Easter holiday weekend, urging travellers to prioritize safety on the roads. Last Easter, four lives were lost, a decrease from seven the previous year. Superintendent Steve Greally,…
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Isabella Tulumi, 9, Named as Victim in East Tāmaki Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of a child who died following a crash in East Tāmaki on March 15. She was 9-year-old Isabella Tulumi, of Auckland. Police extended their deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones. Enquiries into the…
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Serious Crash Blocks Whitford Road Eastbound Lane
The eastbound lane of Whitford Road in Whitford is currently blocked due to a single vehicle crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 7:20 am. One individual has been transported to the hospital with…
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Body Found in Lake Dunstan Believed to be Missing Man
A body has been located in Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, this afternoon. Police were notified by a member of the public who was near Cornish Point about 2:35pm. While formal identification is pending, it is believed to be the 21-year-old…
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Man Appears in Court Over Alleged Indecent Assaults in Lower Hutt
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information following a 19-year-old man's court appearance for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt. Police are investigating further potential offending and urge anyone with information to come forward. The first incident occurred on…
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New Zealand Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Teenager
New Zealand Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old James, who has been reported missing from the Alfriston area. James was last seen on Everlea Place at 10:00 PM on March 22. He is described as approximately 170…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 74-Year-Old
Police are seeking the public's help to find Rui Lian, a 74-year-old woman reported missing from Balmoral. Ms. Lian was last seen on Balmoral Road at 11:57 AM. She was wearing a long-sleeved grey top with pink dots, a short…
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Police Urge Safe Return of Stolen Asbestos
Police are issuing a strong warning to the public regarding a hazardous substance stolen during a burglary at a Panmure business earlier this week. The Glen Innes Tactical Crime Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred overnight between Monday and…
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Man Arrested After Machete-Wielding Pizza Robbery and High-Speed Chase
Auckland City Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an aggravated robbery at a pizza restaurant on Sandringham Road. The incident occurred around 10:15 pm on Tuesday when an individual entered the store armed with a machete, threatening…
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Man's Disguise Fails After Auckland Burglary
An Auckland man's elaborate plan to disguise himself after a burglary proved ineffective, leading to his arrest and court appearance. Police were responding to a burglary at a Birkenhead venue on Tuesday afternoon when a man allegedly entered the closed…
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Man Arrested in Fielding Stabbing Incident
Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last month in Fielding, resulting in two individuals sustaining stab wounds. The 20-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Tuesday, April 7,…
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Dangerous driver faces court after SH1 wrong-way incident
A 53-year-old man is set to appear in North Shore District Court after a dangerous driving incident on State Highway 1 in Auckland overnight. Police received multiple reports around 3:15 am of a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the…
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One Dead in Stanmore Bay Car Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to Vipond Road at approximately 10:25 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Vipond Road is currently closed between Doyly…
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Stolen Boat
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a boat that was stolen from Te Kamo overnight. The 7M Voyager vessel named 'Rock Solid' has a hard top with a black 250hp Mercury outboard motor. If anyone has any information…
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Police Issue Correction on Court Sentencing Release
New Zealand Police have issued a correction to a media release concerning a court sentencing. The release, originally issued yesterday, contained transposed names. The corrected first line now reads: "Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down today in the High Court…
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Second Arrest Made in Hastings Bar Fight Investigation
Police have arrested a second person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar in Hastings earlier this month. The incident occurred between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8, resulting in several injuries, some serious,…
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Crash Blocks Eastbound Lane on Upper Harbour Highway
An eastbound lane on the Upper Harbour Highway near Greenhithe is blocked following a two-vehicle crash reported around 6:10 am this morning. The incident occurred near the Tauhinu Road off-ramp. Police confirmed there are no reports of injuries resulting from…
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Search Intensifies for Missing French National Antoine Richard in Cromwell
The search for 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard, reported missing in Cromwell last weekend, is ongoing. Richard was last seen around 11:45 PM on Saturday, March 21, at the Victoria Arms Hotel. Police are urging residents to check their properties…
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Two Males Located After Puppies Drown in Whakatane River
Police have apprehended two males following an incident where puppies were allegedly thrown into the Whakatane River, resulting in their deaths. The event, which occurred on Monday, March 30, was captured on video by the perpetrators and shared on social…
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Six Charged After Cannabis Operation Busted in Karaka
Six people have been arrested and charged after police discovered a cannabis growing operation in Karaka yesterday. At approximately 7pm, police executed a search warrant at a Manuwai Lane property, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the…
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Wanted Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Incident in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas. The vehicle was first identified in Kaiapoi this morning before being sighted in Belfast. Upon police arrival, the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey stated that while certain aspects of the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey of CIB Central District stated that while…
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Man
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Jeremy Moore, 61, who was reported missing in Oneroa, Waiheke Island on Saturday, March 28. He is described as about 180cms tall with grey hair and blue eyes. Jeremy’s family and Police…
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Man Injured in Hastings Assault and Hit-and-Run Incident
Police are investigating an incident in Hastings that left a man with serious injuries on Tuesday night. At approximately 9:30 PM, officers responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Heretaunga Street West, between…
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New Zealand Police Report No Increase in Fuel Theft Amid Global Concerns
New Zealand Police are closely monitoring the global fuel situation for any emerging trends in fuel theft and related crimes, but report no discernible change in offending at this stage. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing and District Support, Tusha Penny, stated,…
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Electrician Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
FACOM Toukan electrician's knives sold in New Zealand between January and December 2025 are subject to a recall due to a potential laceration hazard. The affected products are twin-blade knives designed for electricians, featuring a 35mm blade for cable work…
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State Highway 3 Reopens in Kihikihi After Fatal Crash
State Highway 3 in Kihikihi has been reopened following an earlier fatal crash. Police Media Centre issued a statement thanking motorists for their patience and understanding while diversions were in place.
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One Dead in Fatal Kihikihi Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Kihikihi this afternoon. The collision, involving a truck and a car, occurred on State Highway 3 and was reported just after 2:30pm. No further injuries have been reported. The road remains…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 12
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 12 in Taheke this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 9:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. State Highway 12 was…