Tag: new_zealand_police
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Driver Arrested in Oamaru with Excess Breath Alcohol
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court after being arrested for driving with excess breath alcohol in Oamaru. At approximately 5.20pm, police were alerted to a vehicle driving dangerously on State Highway One. Police located the vehicle on…
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Police Presence Increased in Central Hawke’s Bay for King’s Birthday Weekend
Hawke’s Bay Police will maintain a visible presence in Central Hawke’s Bay over King’s Birthday Weekend due to a large gathering of gang members. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, stated that the gathering will occur at a marae…
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Serious Crash Closes Newtons Road, Templeton
A serious three-vehicle crash has closed Newtons Road in Templeton, Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road following the incident this afternoon. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The road is currently…
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New Patrol and Detector Police Dogs Graduate
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers today congratulated five patrol dog handlers and one detector dog team at the Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham. The teams graduated in front of family, friends, work colleagues, and New Zealand Police executives. Chambers said…
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Missing Auckland Woman Located Safe in Grafton
A 60-year-old woman who went missing in central Auckland this morning has been found safe in the Grafton area. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal to locate her. Jarred Williamson from NZ Police released…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 60-year-old Linda Wolfgramm, reported missing in central Auckland. She was last seen at 6 a.m. today at an address on Anzac Avenue. Linda was wearing black Adidas track pants with a white stripe…
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NZ Police Accept Findings on Interviewing Methods
New Zealand Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report regarding the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method. Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that Police "acknowledge and fully accept the findings and recommendations" of…
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NZ Police Use of Force Remains Low in 2024
New Zealand Police's 2024 Tactical Options Report reveals that the use of force remains low, despite increased public interactions. Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle stated, "It’s reassuring that even with an increase in our interactions with the public, we haven’t seen…
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Name Released in Fatal Clutha Crash
Kenneth David Falconer, 71, from Tapanui, died in a crash on Station Road, Clutha, on May 23. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Police to Address Media on Retail Crime Investigations
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will address the media in Newmarket this afternoon to discuss the Police's strategy for investigating retail crime. Media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by 3pm to receive further details and confirm attendance. The advisory…
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NZ Police Reaffirms Retail Crime as Top Priority
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has reaffirmed that tackling retail crime remains a top priority, clarifying that a recent internal memo had caused "confusion" and sent the wrong message. Chambers emphasized that the memo's references to thresholds for retail crime did…
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Crash Closes Number 2 Line Near Okoia, Whanganui
Number 2 Line near Okoia, Whanganui, is closed following a crash reported around 7pm. The incident occurred east of Whanganui, between Portal Street and Hikuawa Road. Emergency services are at the scene, and the Serious Crash Unit is attending. Diversions…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Dannevirke Crash
A serious crash in Dannevirke has left one person critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Victoria Avenue. Police were called to the scene just after 9.30am this morning. Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross stated that the Serious Crash…
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Gisborne Police Seek Witnesses to Assaults
Police in Gisborne are seeking witnesses to a series of assaults that took place in the central city on Saturday, May 24. The incident occurred around 1.30pm in the vicinity of Gladstone Road and Lowe Street. Several people were assaulted.…
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired on Karangahape Road
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to serious injury and firearms after an incident on Karangahape Road in Auckland early this morning. Police responded to the scene at approximately 3.50am following reports of multiple shots fired.…
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Northland Police Investigate Death of 3-Year-Old in Kaikohe
Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe on Wednesday evening. Officers were called to a Taraire Street address where the girl was found unresponsive. A post-mortem examination has been conducted, and police are awaiting the results.…
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Two Arrested After Firearms Incident in Gisborne
Two men, aged 29 and 50, have been arrested in Gisborne following a firearms incident on Colin Street. Police were called to an address at around 6:30 a.m. after reports of vehicle damage and a firearm being presented at the…
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Police Investigate Road Incident Involving a Knife in Tauranga
Police are investigating an incident in Tauranga where a driver allegedly brandished a knife at another motorist. Western Bay of Plenty Relieving Area Commander Inspector Logan Marsh stated that the police are treating the incident seriously, especially given suggestions it…
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New Police Constables to Start Across New Zealand
Seventy-four new police constables from Wing 384 are set to begin their duties across New Zealand next week, following their graduation ceremony at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with members of the police executive and wing…
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Name Released in Fatal Takapau Crash
Tony Paul Saunders, 55, of Norsewood, died in the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau on Tuesday, May 13, according to police. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. Police expressed their condolences to the family…
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Fatal Crash in Ngongotahā Valley
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley, around 8am. Two others were injured; one seriously, one with minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating. Dansey Road is closed, with diversions onto State Highway 5.…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death of 3-Year-Old in Kaikohe
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe. Emergency services were called to a Tawanui Road address around 6.15pm yesterday. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston of Northland CIB said the child was unresponsive and died at the…
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Delays on SH1 Near North Mangapai After Truck Accident
A two-vehicle accident on Oakleigh Wharf Road, Northland, is causing significant delays on State Highway One between the North Mangapai Intersection and Mata. According to police, a large truck is blocking the road, and its removal may take considerable time.…
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Man Arrested After Escaping Police Custody in Gisborne
A 36-year-old man, who allegedly escaped police custody at a rural Gisborne property, was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. after being observed returning home. Inspector Soni Malaulau, Tairāwhiti Police, stated that the arrest was made without incident. According to Malaulau,…
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Traffic Stop in Whangārei Leads to Drug Charges for Forbidden Driver
A 19-year-old forbidden driver is facing serious drug charges after a traffic stop in Whangārei early this morning. Police stopped the vehicle on Memorial Drive before 1.30am. According to Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom, the driver was arrested after…
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Police Graduation Ceremony to be Held in Porirua
The New Zealand Police will hold the graduation ceremony for the 384 Allan Boreham Recruit Wing tomorrow at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The event celebrates the completion of the initial training course for the new police officers. Media are…
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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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Youth Offenders Apprehended After Sylvia Park Burglary
A group of young offenders' plans were foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre. Mall security reported the burglary at 8.15pm. According to Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, the offenders broke into a mobile…
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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…
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Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses After Woman Dies in Traffic Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City. The woman died on Thursday 15 May after a vehicle struck a traffic light pole on the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive, where…
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