Tag: law_enforcement
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Arrest Made After Fort Street Firearms Incident
A man has been arrested in Avondale following a firearms incident on Fort Street, Auckland, late last month. The incident, which occurred just before 4am on April 27, left a man with serious injuries. Police executed a search warrant this…
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Police Seek Amiria Wall for Fraud in Auckland
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Amiria Wall, also known as ‘Armie,’ who has an arrest warrant for fraud. The 43-year-old is believed to be in Auckland. Recent photos suggest Wall may have shorter, coloured hair. Authorities urge anyone…
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Man Charged with Murder in Waiuku Homicide Case
A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to the death of 54-year-old Judith Rose Cunniffe, who was found deceased in a vehicle on April 11 in Waiuku. The man was initially arrested and charged with male assaults…
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School Bus Collides with Tree in Pahurehure, Several Injured
Emergency services responded to a school bus crash in Pahurehure, Papakura, where a bus collided with a tree on Elliot Street around 8.45am. All passengers were safely evacuated from the bus. Five people sustained injuries and are being transported to…
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Gas Leak Closes Clyde Street in Hamilton
Clyde Street in Hamilton is currently closed between Firth Street and Grey Street due to a gas leak. The public is advised to avoid the area and expect delays in surrounding areas. Nearby schools have been placed into lockdown as…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Masterton Man, John Rafferty
A Land Search and Rescue team has joined the search for 74-year-old John Rafferty, who was last seen around midday on Sunday, May 4, in Masterton. Police are concerned for his safety. Sergeant Anthony Matheson said that it’s possible John…
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NZ Police Seize $9M Worth of Cocaine, Arrest Four
A joint operation between Canterbury Police, New Zealand Customs, and the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) has led to the seizure of over 25kg of cocaine and the arrest of four men across New Zealand. The operation, which followed information…
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Man in Court After Firearm Incident in Masterton
A 25-year-old man is in court following an incident in Masterton where a firearm was reportedly discharged at another person in a Ministry of Social Development office. The police responded to the call on Monday, May 5, at approximately 12.40pm…
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Southland Police Urge Safety for Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Southland Police are urging heavy motor vehicle drivers to prioritize road safety as winter approaches. Senior Sergeant Scott Mackenzie, Southland Road Policing Manager, emphasized the importance of managing fatigue and adjusting driving to the conditions, especially during early mornings, following…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Car Fire in Bluff
Police are investigating a suspicious car fire in Bluff that occurred on Sunday, May 4th, at approximately 3:40 PM. A Ford Courier ute parked on Marine Parade was intentionally set ablaze, resulting in significant damage. Senior Constable Pete Jenkins reported…
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Arson Suspected in Pakuranga McDonald's Fire
Police are investigating a fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga, after emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Road just before 3pm on May 5th. The restaurant sustained significant fire damage. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of…
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Fatal Crash Closes South-Western Motorway Near Onehunga
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on the South-Western Motorway near Onehunga this morning. The crash was reported just before 5am on northbound lanes. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Northbound lanes were closed but…
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Traffic Delays Plague Auckland Motorway Network After Two Crashes
Auckland motorists are facing delays on the motorway network due to two separate crashes this morning. Emergency services are attending a two-truck collision on the Northern Motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The crash is impacting southbound traffic, with lane…
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Serious Crash Closes Part of Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
A serious single-vehicle crash has occurred on the Southwestern Motorway in Auckland City, northbound between the Onehunga Harbour Rd on-ramp and the Queenstown Rd off-ramp. Emergency services are present, and traffic management is in place. Motorists are advised to avoid…
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Invercargill Police Investigate Overnight Robberies
Invercargill Police are investigating a series of overnight incidents, including two aggravated robberies. According to Detective Inspector Stu Harvey, officers responded to a report from a Dee Street business around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, May 5, where two individuals assaulted…
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Man Arrested in Mt Wellington Following Suspicious Behaviour Reports
A 45-year-old Papakura man has been arrested following reports of suspicious behaviour in Mt Wellington. Police received multiple reports late last week about a man acting suspiciously during school drop-off times around Mt Wellington Highway. Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, Auckland City…
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Serious Crash Closes Blockhouse Bay Road
A serious single-vehicle crash in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, has left one person hospitalized in serious condition. The incident occurred on Blockhouse Bay Road and was reported to police at 12:30 pm today. The southbound lane is currently closed, with diversions…
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Truck Crash Blocks Tokanui Gorge Road Highway
Tokanui Gorge Road Highway near Fortrose is blocked after a truck rolled over in a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 7:45 a.m. Fortunately, the driver sustained no serious injuries. However, the road is completely blocked…
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Two Youths Arrested After Levin Liquor Store Robbery
Two youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a liquor store on Mako Mako Road, Levin, today. Police responded to reports at 11:30am that two youths had entered the store with a weapon and stole alcohol before fleeing…
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Police Correct Information on Gisborne Shooting
Police have corrected an earlier statement regarding two firearms incidents in Gisborne overnight. The initial release incorrectly stated that two people were injured as a result of shots fired at a house on Taruheru Crescent. Police have clarified that the…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Dannevirke
A two-vehicle crash has blocked State Highway 2 south of Dannevirke around 7:10 p.m. The incident occurred at the intersection of Wi Duncan Road. One person sustained serious injuries, while three others suffered moderate injuries. Authorities are advising motorists to…
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Man Dies in Kaikorai Valley Road Workplace Incident
Police have named Michael John Sherry, 32, of Fairfield, as the man who died in a workplace incident on Kaikorai Valley Road on April 24. Police have expressed their condolences to Sherry's family during this difficult time. The incident has…
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Two Arrested After Kawakawa Aggravated Robbery
Two individuals were apprehended following an aggravated robbery in Kawakawa on Thursday night. A 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman face charges including aggravated robbery, wounding, unlawful possession of ammunition, and failing to answer bail. They are scheduled to appear…
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NZ Police Review Recruit Swimming Assessment Completion
New Zealand Police are reviewing swimming assessment completion rates for recruits at the Royal New Zealand Police College. Since January 2024, three more wings have missed the assessment, bringing the total to 349 constables who will now undergo the assessment…
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Police Investigate Death in Woodridge, Appeal for CCTV Footage
Police are seeking CCTV footage following the discovery of a body in a burnt-out vehicle in Woodridge. The vehicle was located on Ladbrooke Drive at approximately 11.40pm. While initial assessments suggest the death is not suspicious, police are appealing to…
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Name Released in Owhata Fatal Crash
Shubhkarman Singh, 33, of Owhata, died in a two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road, Owhata, on Friday, April 25th. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his loved ones. All occupants involved in the crash have been identified.…
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Arrests Follow Hastings Gang-Related Gathering
Hawke's Bay Police made several arrests and impounded three vehicles following a gang-related tangi in Hastings today. The action was taken after police identified gang insignia breaches and traffic offenses during the event. According to Hawke’s Bay Area Prevention Manager,…
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Police Investigate Death in Woodridge, Appeal for CCTV Footage
Police are seeking CCTV footage following the discovery of a body in a burnt-out vehicle in Woodridge. The incident occurred on Ladbrooke Drive around 11.40pm. While initial findings suggest the death is not suspicious, police are working to establish the…
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Driver Sought After Fatal Crash in Balmoral
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Balmoral overnight. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Dominion Road, near Wiremu Street, just after 1 a.m. One of the vehicles crashed into a restaurant storefront,…
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Pacific Enforcement Agencies Welcome New Detector Dog Teams
Nine new Detector Dog Handlers and their dogs from across the Pacific and New Zealand graduated at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham. Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged the teams, who were joined by whānau and friends, executives from New Zealand…
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