Tag: manukau_district_court
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Man Arrested for Impersonating Police After Trying to Pull Over Unmarked Police Car
A 38-year-old man has been arrested by Counties Manukau Police after he attempted to pull over an unmarked police vehicle. The incident occurred last night during a routine patrol. Inspector Kerry Watson said officers noticed a station wagon equipped with…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Counties ManukauPolice impersonationManukau District CourtKerry WatsonPolicing Act 2008New Zealand PoliceArrest
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Auckland Police Recover Stolen Guitars, Charge Burglar
A 33-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with burglary and two counts of unlawfully being in an enclosed yard, following a series of incidents in East Auckland. Police have been investigating at least three separate incidents…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal New Zealand PoliceEast AucklandManukau District CourtHighland ParkBotany DownsBurglarySimon Cornish
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
An Auckland man is in custody facing serious charges after a dangerous pursuit across the city and two attempted carjackings. The incident began when Police noticed the man’s hatchback driving erratically just before 3am. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau…
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Fleeing Motorbike Rider Arrested in South Auckland After Police Chase
A motorbike rider who fled from police and recklessly rode through reserves and walkways in South Auckland has been arrested. At approximately 9.15pm, police observed the motorbike travelling along Great South Road, Takanini, noting its licence had lapsed in 2019.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues South AucklandPolice Eagle helicopterTakaniniManukau District CourtArrestDangerous DrivingSharland ParkNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Officer Shot in Flat Bush Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today following an incident in Flat Bush where a police officer was shot. The incident occurred yesterday morning at a property on Chapel Road, where officers were conducting inquiries.…
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Eagle-Eyed Neighbor Helps Police Nab Burglars in Hillpark
A sharp-eyed neighbor's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in Hillpark overnight. Just after 2 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspected burglary on David Avenue. A rapid deployment of police resources, including the Eagle helicopter,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HillparkburglaryarrestManukau District CourtAdam PyneNew Zealand PoliceEagle helicopter
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Two Arrested After Violent Supermarket Assault in Pukekohe
Two men have been arrested and charged following a violent assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket on September 19th. The victim and his family were in the supermarket carpark at about 12.30pm when two people approached him. Counties Manukau South Area…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Pukekohesupermarketassaultarrestaggravated robberyManukau District CourtMatt HoyesNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Ōtara Homicide Case
A 19-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela in Ōtara last month. Police responded to reports of a street fight on Wymondley Road on August 1st, where they found two men critically injured. Temarama-Abela…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōtarahomicidemurder chargeWymondley RoadCounties Manukau CIBGreig Kelvin Temarama-AbelaManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in 2024 Pakuranga Heights Homicide
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi in Pakuranga Heights in August 2024. The arrest was made after a search warrant was executed at a Franklyne Road address in Ōtara. Operation Block…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation BlockPakuranga HeightsTuipulotu ViŌtaraManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBHomicideNew Zealand Police
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Repeat Shoplifter Apprehended in Howick, Faces New Charges
A 45-year-old repeat shoplifter, already wanted on a warrant, will face court after being caught shoplifting in Howick. The Area Prevention Unit had been seeking the man in connection with $2,500 of previous shoplifting from a local supermarket. Acting on…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingHowickArrestManukau District CourtRakana CookNew Zealand PoliceProperty Crime
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Two Arrested After Ōtāhuhu Yard Burglary
Two men were arrested this morning following a burglary at a yard in Ōtāhuhu. Police responded to a report at approximately 3.12am, where two men were allegedly rummaging through cars and an office on the property. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey,…
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Man with Killer Beez Links Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Ōtara
A 31-year-old man with links to the Killer Beez gang is facing multiple charges after a foot pursuit with Ōtara community police on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred after the man, who had a warrant out for his arrest, was…
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Man Charged with Murder in Papatoetoe Homicide Case
A 50-year-old man, initially arrested in connection with the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale, now faces a murder charge. Beale was found deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue, Papatoetoe, on August 9th, prompting a police investigation. The man was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Papatoetoehomicidemurder chargeJoan BealeManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Faces Shoplifting Charges After Traffic Stop
A 39-year-old man is facing 18 shoplifting charges in the Manukau District Court today, following a series of alleged offences across Auckland that began in March 2024. The arrest occurred after Communities staff spotted his vehicle in Ōtara on Tuesday.…
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Man Charged After Woman's Death in Papatoetoe
A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault following the discovery of a woman’s body in Papatoetoe. Police were called to an address on Ashlynne Avenue on Saturday at about 10.30am. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Hayward, Counties Manukau…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PapatoetoeAshlynne AvenueCounties ManukauMichael HaywardManukau District CourtAssaultDeathNew Zealand Police
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Drugs, Cash, and Firearms Seized in Ōtāhuhu, Two Arrested
Two men have been arrested in Ōtāhuhu following a police search that uncovered firearms, illicit drugs, and cash. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 7, police responded to a report of a male confronting another male with a firearm at…
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Arrest Made in Ōtara Homicide Investigation
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua said the arrest was made last night. The accused has been charged with wounding with intent…
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Man Arrested with Stolen Perfume in Clover Park
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Clover Park after police discovered bags of stolen perfume in his vehicle during a routine stop on Israel Avenue. The driver was recognised as a wanted man. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager,…
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Man Charged in Ōtāhuhu Homicide Investigation
A 31-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a homicide in Ōtāhuhu on Sunday night. The incident occurred at a Beatty Street property, where emergency services were called at approximately 8:30 p.m.…
Law EnforcementLegal ŌtāhuhuhomicideBeatty StreetCounties Manukau CIBManukau District CourtKaren BrightNew Zealand Police
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South Auckland Thief Nabbed After Nighttime Crime Spree
A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged with burglary following a series of alleged thefts in South Auckland. The spree, which began in early April, targeted various locations in the early hours. According to Counties Manukau West Area Prevention…
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Man Arrested Following Papatoetoe Assault
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault in Papatoetoe on May 9. Police released CCTV images as part of their investigation, which focused on an incident that occurred on Sutton Crescent. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ArrestPapatoetoeAssaultŌtāhuhu Police StationCounties Manukau West CIBSutton CrescentManukau District CourtNZ Police
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East Auckland Traffic Stop Nets Cannabis Haul
A routine breath-testing operation in East Auckland led to a significant drug discovery. At approximately 6:30 p.m. last night, police officers stopped a driver at a checkpoint on Dawson Road for a standard breath test, uncovering a large quantity of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal East AucklandCannabisDrug SeizureDawson RoadManukau District CourtRakana CookCrimeNZ Police
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Firearm Recovered, Two Arrested in Manurewa Incident
Two people have been arrested in Manurewa following reports of a man trying to gain entry to a property while in possession of a firearm. Police were called to the Great South Road property at approximately 3.40pm on Tuesday. According…
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Manslaughter Charge Laid in Papatoetoe Death
A 34-year-old man initially charged with assault has now been charged with manslaughter following the death of 61-year-old Peter Te Kira. Te Kira was found with injuries at a Papatoetoe bus stop on Great South Road on April 27. He…
Law EnforcementLegal ManslaughterPapatoetoeAuckland City HospitalCounties Manukau CIBPeter Te KiraManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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Killer Beez Gang Member Arrested for Tobacco Theft in Clover Park
A patched Killer Beez gang member has been arrested for allegedly stealing tobacco pouches from stores in Clover Park. Police began investigating after retailers on Dawson Road raised concerns about thefts. Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager,…
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