Tag: law_enforcement
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Napier Homicide: Police Identify Victim and Seek Information
Police have identified 15-year-old Kaea Karauria from Napier as the victim of a homicide early Sunday morning. Karauria was discovered with critical injuries at an Alexander Avenue address and died at the scene despite ambulance efforts. A homicide investigation has…
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Fatal ATV Crash in Karapiro Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
One person died and three others were injured in an ATV crash on French Pass Road, Karapiro. Police were notified of the incident at 2:30 p.m. One person sustained critical injuries, another serious injuries, and a third moderate injuries. Police…
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Extra Police Resources Deployed for Gisborne Tangi
Gisborne will see an increased police presence ahead of a tangi for a patched gang member on Monday. Tairāwhiti Area Commander Danny Kirk stated that the police are expecting a large number of gang members and associates to attend. Extra…
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
One person died and another suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Hastings overnight. Emergency services responded to the collision on Southampton Street West, near King Street South, around 12.20am. One driver died at the scene. The other was…
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Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Auckland Southern Motorway
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this afternoon. The person was taken to hospital in critical condition after the crash, but passed away a short time later. The Southern Motorway has now reopened and traffic…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Auckland Motorway Crash
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash involving a car on Auckland’s Southern Motorway. Emergency services responded to the incident at 3:10 PM. The crash has closed the northbound lanes between Market Road and the Wellington Street on-ramp.…
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Body of Missing Masterton Man Found
The body of 73-year-old John Rafferty, who went missing in Masterton on May 4th, has been found. A Search and Rescue team discovered Rafferty this morning. Sergeant Anthony Matheson expressed his gratitude to the community for their assistance and commended…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Te Arai
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Te Arai overnight. Police were called to Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, around 11:15 p.m. and found a vehicle crashed into a tree. The sole occupant died at…
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Unexplained Death Under Investigation in Parakao
Police are investigating an unexplained death after a man's body was discovered at a rural property in Parakao. Ambulance staff found the body just before 4pm on Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15). The death is currently being treated as unexplained,…
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Names Released in Little River Fatal Crash
Police have released the names of the two individuals who died in the April 3 crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Road in Little River. The deceased are Jack Delano Clark, 91, and Anne Craig, 79. "Our thoughts and sympathies are with their…
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Name Released in Oparau Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Oparau on March 30 as 64-year-old Brian Leslie Withers, of Otorohanga. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," police said. Enquiries…
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Name Released in Fatal Te Poi Crash
Police have identified Simon Munday, 62, of Rotorua, as the victim of the fatal crash in Te Poi on January 28th. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. The police have released this information via the Police Media…
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Serious Crash in Favona Leaves One Seriously Injured
A serious crash between a truck and car in Favona, Counties Manukau, has left one person seriously injured. Police were alerted to the incident at the intersection of Harania Avenue and Favona Road at approximately 10.20am. Diversions are in place,…
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Saddle Road Closed Following Crash
Saddle Road will remain closed for several hours following an earlier crash. Emergency services are still at the scene. One person has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital and is in critical condition. Further updates will be available on the NZ…
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Name Released in Fatal Horotiu Road Crash
David James Kingi, 65, of Waipawa, has been identified as the man who died in the Horotiu Road, Te Kowhai crash on April 29, according to police. Authorities have released his name and are conducting ongoing investigations into the circumstances…
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Saddle Road Closed After Serious Collision
A serious two-vehicle collision has closed Saddle Road between Ashurst and Woodville. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 5:20 p.m. One person is believed to be critically injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use the…
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Driver Sentenced in Auckland Court Following Fatal Crash in Mangakino
Police have acknowledged the sentencing of Wookeun Kim in the Auckland District Court yesterday, following a fatal crash in Mangakino on April 21. Kim's actions resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to another individual. He received a 15-month driving…
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Name Released in Fatal New Plymouth Crash
Allan Jefferson Latoa, 64, of Spotswood, died in a crash on Mokau Road, New Plymouth, on April 21. Police have released his name and are investigating the cause of the crash. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at…
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Police Establish Auckland Training Base at Massey University
Police have secured a long-term lease with Massey University's Ōtehā campus in Auckland to establish a new training base, with courses set to commence next month. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers stated, "We are thrilled we have signed an agreement with…
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Manurewa Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Police have named the man who died at a Manurewa property on Tuesday as 30-year-old Selwyn Tetoko Hori Robson, of Auckland. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said, "A 32-year-old woman has been remanded in custody to appear in the Auckland High…
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Kerri David Identified as Victim in Fatal Temple View Crash
Kerri David, 32, from Melville, Hamilton, died in a Temple View crash on April 16, police said. Authorities have released her name and are investigating the crash's circumstances. "Our thoughts are with those close to her at this time," police…
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Wellington Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings on Vehicle Seizures
Wellington Police have acknowledged the IPCA's findings regarding complaints against officers who obtained warrants and seized vehicles for unpaid fines in 2022 and 2023. Relieving Wellington District Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore stated that the incidents occurred after the start of…
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Arrest Made After String of Incidents in Invercargill
A young person has been arrested in Invercargill following investigations into several serious incidents that occurred between 1.50am and 4.30am on Monday. The incidents included two aggravated robberies, two burglaries, and an attempted burglary. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported,…
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Queenstown Drug Operation Nets Arrest and Seizure
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after a police operation in Queenstown resulted in the seizure of multiple illicit drugs and approximately $45,000 in cash. The operation, which targeted illicit drug dealing, led to a search warrant being executed at…
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Name Released in Fatal Tirau Crash
Police have named Nancy Ruth Smith, 79, of Hastings, as the woman who died in the Tirau crash on April 10th. Authorities have extended condolences to her family. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. The New Zealand…
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Oamaru Police Investigate Violent Incidents, One Arrest Made
Oamaru Police have arrested a 27-year-old man following three violent incidents within 24 hours. The incidents, which occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, are believed to involve individuals known to each other. Sergeant Tony Woodbridge acknowledged the public's crucial role in…
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Name Released in Leithfield Fatal Crash
Police have named Ndafunzwa Musesengwa, 49, of Amberley, as the man who died in a crash on SH1, Leithfield, on April 15. Police have expressed their condolences to his family and friends. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under…
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Fatal Crash on Norton Road, Hamilton
One person died in Hamilton after a two-vehicle crash on Norton Road this afternoon. Police were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m. Emergency services responded, but sadly, one person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit examined the…
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Woman Charged with Murder in Manurewa Homicide
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Manurewa. The homicide investigation began on May 6 after emergency services responded to a report of a seriously injured person at a Mahia Road property…
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Gang Memorial Ride Leads to Arrests and Bar Shutdown in Auckland
Counties Manukau Police expressed disappointment after a memorial ride by gang members led to several arrests and the shutdown of a bar in Botany Junction. Inspector Adam Pyne stated that while most gang members were well-behaved, some engaged in poor…