Tag: new_zealand_police
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SH1 Rototuna North Reopens After Incident
State Highway One near Ennion Rise in Rototuna North has reopened after an earlier incident. The road was closed this afternoon, causing disruption for motorists. Police have thanked the public for their cooperation during the closure. "Police would like to…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway OneRototuna NorthRoad ReopenedTrafficNew Zealand PoliceEnnion RiseWaikato
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Man Arrested Following Takanini Assault
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following an assault near a Sikh Temple in Takanini yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at a sports complex on the grounds at around 5pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, said…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TakaniniarrestassaultSikh TempleCounties Manukau CIBPapakura District CourtcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in New Lynn
Two young people, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in New Lynn this morning. Police responded to the incident on Parker Avenue around 8.30am. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aggravated RobberyNew LynnArrestWaitematā CIBYouth CourtStolen VehicleMegan GoldieNew Zealand Police
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NZ Police and Customs Seize Millions in Meth and MDMA, Four Arrested
A joint operation between New Zealand Police and Customs has led to the disruption of a Wellington-based drug syndicate, resulting in the seizure of 23 kilograms of methamphetamine and over 1000 MDMA pills. The operation, dubbed "Operation Armani," identified a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WellingtonMethamphetamineMDMADrug SeizureNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged Following Pakuranga Stabbing
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow following a stabbing incident at the Pakuranga Night Markets yesterday. The man faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. After police enquiries, the…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues PakurangaManukaustabbingcrimeNew Zealand PoliceNight MarketsWounding
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Police Seek Information After Assault in Newtown
Wellington Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault on a woman in Newtown this morning. The incident occurred around 7:30am on Colombo Street. According to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, the woman was approached from behind by a man…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NewtownWellingtonAssaultColombo StreetCrime StoppersViolent CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 East, Waimana
State Highway 2 East is closed between Stanley Road and Fraser Road, Waimana, Bay of Plenty, following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports suggest that there have been…
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Passenger Critically Injured in Stoke Car Crash
A passenger is critically injured after a car crash in Stoke early Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene on Main Road Stoke around 5.20am following reports that a car had collided with a trailer. The injured passenger was…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in East Tamaki
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, East Tamaki, last night. Emergency services responded around 10:40 p.m. to reports of a rolled vehicle. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police are investigating the…
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Man Charged After Burglaries and Car Thefts in Pakuranga
A 44-year-old man is facing charges after a series of early-morning offences in Pakuranga, including multiple burglaries and car thefts. The incidents occurred between approximately 5:10 am and 5:50 am today. According to Inspector Danny Meade, the man is believed…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Pakurangaburglarycar theftcrimeDanny MeadeUdys RoadNew Zealand Police
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on Southern Motorway
A four-car collision on the Southern Motorway near the Highbrook off-ramp has resulted in significant delays for northbound motorists. The nose-to-tail crash occurred at approximately 2:25 pm, injuring two people. One person sustained moderate injuries, while the other was seriously…
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Fatal House Fire Claims Life in Marton
One person died in a house fire in Marton this morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, located between Bredins Line and Nga Tawa Road, around 6:10 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the house was fully ablaze.…
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Traffic Diversions in Hamilton Following Crash
Southbound traffic in Hillcrest, Hamilton, faces diversions today after a single-vehicle crash involving a power pole on Cambridge Road around 6:30 am. No injuries were reported, but contractors are expected to spend most of the day repairing the power lines.…
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Arrest Made in Tūrangi Homicide Investigation
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Tūrangi in connection with a homicide investigation, according to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson. The man is scheduled to appear in Rotorua District Court today, initially charged with breaching a protection order. Police are…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HomicideTūrangiArrestRotorua District CourtCraig RawlinsonHinerangi StreetNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Assault on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walking Track
Wellington Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Porirua on Wednesday, June 18th. The incident took place around 3:30 pm on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track. According to Detective Sergeant Ben Evans, the assault on the female victim is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultPoriruaWellingtonRangituhi/Colonial KnobCrime StoppersNew Zealand PolicePatrols
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Fatal Crash Near Millers Flat Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat, Central Otago. Emergency services responded to the incident around 10pm after a vehicle rolled. One person died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized with minor…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Fatal CrashMillers FlatCentral OtagoSingle-Vehicle CrashAccident InvestigationEmergency ServicesFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 77-Year-Old in Dunedin
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 77-year-old Peter, who was last seen in the Kenmure area of Dunedin at approximately 10.30pm on Thursday, June 19. Peter was wearing grey trousers, a black or navy merino top, and black slip-on…
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Missing West Auckland Teen Located Safe and Well
A West Auckland teenager, who had been missing since Monday, has been found safe and well. Police have thanked both the public and the media for their help in locating the missing teen. The police had issued a release appealing…
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Crash Closes State Highway 6/Lightband Road, Hope
State Highway 6/Lightband Road in Hope is closed after a two-vehicle crash near Clover Road, which was reported just after 8:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, as the road is expected to…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Crash on State Highway 60, Mapua
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 60, near Mapua Drive. The incident occurred around 2pm on Thursday, June 19th. Two individuals were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Tasman Police are urging anyone…
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Mt Roskill Family Harm Incident Resolved Safely; One in Custody
A family harm incident in Mt Roskill has been safely resolved, with one man now in custody. Police spent a considerable amount of time attempting to engage with the man, who was inside a property with a distressed female. The…
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Name Released in Waitara Fatal House Fire
Jamie Elliott, 45, has been identified as the man who died in a Waitara house fire on Friday, June 6th. His dog was found alongside him. Police have expressed their condolences to Elliott's family and friends during this difficult time.…
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Second Arrest in Kaea Karauria Homicide Investigation
A 21-year-old Napier woman has been charged with wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice, following investigations into the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. She will appear in the Napier District Court on June 26. According to Detective Inspector…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Kaea KarauriaNapierHomicideArrestPerverting the course of justiceWitness tamperingNew Zealand Police
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Drugs and Firearm Seized in Waihi Police Warrants
Waikato Police seized methamphetamine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition, and a homemade taser during search warrants in Waihi yesterday. The two search warrants were executed in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad and…
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Christchurch Police Release New CCTV Images in Search for Missing 79-Year-Old Elisabeth Nicholls
Police in Christchurch have released further CCTV images in an ongoing effort to locate 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls, who was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton around 7.54pm on Wednesday, June 4. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge stated…
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Police Respond to Family Harm Incident in Mt Roskill
A section of White Swan Road in Mt Roskill has been closed due to an ongoing family harm incident. Cordons are in place between the intersections with Ellis Ave and Richardson Road as police engage with an individual in a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Mt RoskillWhite Swan Roadfamily harmcordonsEllis AveRichardson RoadNew Zealand Police
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Riccarton Death Deemed Not Suspicious
Police have confirmed that the death of a woman in Riccarton yesterday is not being treated as suspicious. The woman was found critically injured in a Leslie Hills Drive car park, with initial indications suggesting a medical event. Tragically, she…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Seddon
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Seddon, last night. Police were notified of the incident at 9:30 p.m. The driver was the only person in the car. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash,…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashState Highway 1SeddonAccidentPolice investigationSingle-vehicle crashNew Zealand Police
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Police Appeal for Missing West Auckland Teenager
Police have issued an appeal for information regarding missing 15-year-old Alexander from Oratia, last seen in the Henderson area of West Auckland. Alexander was reported missing on June 16 after he was dropped off at Henderson High School but did…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement Missing PersonAlexanderOratiaHendersonNew Zealand PoliceAucklandRunaway
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Nelson Crash
A serious crash in Nelson has left a pedestrian with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Trafalgar Street. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 3:15pm this afternoon. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Traffic…
Law EnforcementTransportation Serious CrashNelsonTasmanTrafalgar StreetNew Zealand PoliceAccidentPedestrian