Tag: new_zealand_police
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Fatal Crash in Tokoroa Claims One Life
One person died after being struck by a vehicle on Lomond Avenue in Tokoroa overnight. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12am. Despite emergency services' efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit examined the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters Fatal CrashTokoroaLomond AvenuePedestrian FatalitySerious Crash UnitPolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Sexual Assault in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Tokoroa Police are appealing to the public for information regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Friday, June 27th. At approximately 11:20 pm, police responded to a call on Dumfries Road, where a woman walking her dog was reportedly…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Tokoroasexual assaultDumfries RoadNeale SaundersCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policeinvestigation
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Police Investigate Sexual Assault on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walking Track
Police are continuing their investigation into the sexual assault of a woman on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track near Porirua on Wednesday, June 18. Detective Senior Sergeant Pete Middlemiss stated that Police have received significant information from the public and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal sexual assaultRangituhi/Colonial KnobPoriruaPete MiddlemissRaiha StreetNew Zealand Policeinvestigation
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Police Investigate Sexual Assault on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walking Track
Police are continuing their investigation into the sexual assault of a woman on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track near Porirua on Wednesday, June 18. Detective Senior Sergeant Pete Middlemiss stated that police have received a significant amount of information from…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal sexual assaultRangituhi/Colonial KnobPoriruaPete MiddlemissRaiha StreetNew Zealand Policeinvestigation
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Police Continue Search for Solomon Apihai
Auckland City Police are still searching for 41-year-old Solomon Kapua Apihai, who has a warrant for his arrest and is evading authorities. Apihai is wanted for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Solomon ApihaiAuckland City PoliceMt RoskillAuckland CBDCrime StoppersArrest WarrantWoundingNew Zealand Police
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Quick Arrest After Vehicle Stolen Opposite Napier Police Station
A 27-year-old woman was promptly arrested in Napier after stealing a courier van parked opposite the Napier Police Station. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. when a courier driver left his vehicle running on Station Street while delivering a…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues NapierCrimeVehicle theftArrestNapier District CourtSenior Sergeant Su RobinsonNew Zealand Police
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Spectators and Motorists Advised to Avoid Motueka River Area Near Ngatimoti
Emergency services have blocked off the road near the Motueka River area near Ngatimoti, prompting a request from the police for spectators to stay away. Motorists in the wider area are urged to avoid non-essential travel due to significant slips,…
WeatherDisastersTransportation Motueka RiverNgatimotiTasmanEmergency ServicesTravel AdvisorySlipsDetoursNew Zealand Police
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Manurewa Fatal Crash: Driver Charged, Investigation Ongoing
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Manurewa. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, stated that the driver of the Mitsubishi involved is in critical condition at Middlemore Hospital and was scheduled for surgery. A…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalTransportation Manurewafatal crashcritical incident investigationdangerous drivingMiddlemore HospitalCounties ManukauNew Zealand Police
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Motorbike Rider's Muddy Mishap Leads to Court Appearance
A game of "stuck in the mud" has landed a rider in court after he allegedly attempted to evade police in the early hours. At approximately 4:30 a.m., police spotted a motorcycle with false number plates on Bruce McLaren Road,…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HendersonWaitākere District CourtWaitematā WestJason EdwardsNew Zealand PoliceBruce McLaren RoadStolen Motorcycle
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Fatal Crash in Manurewa Triggers Critical Incident Investigation
A critical incident investigation is underway in Manurewa after a fatal incident overnight. One person has died, and another is in critical condition. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, stated that the investigation aims to establish the full circumstances…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues ManurewaCritical Incident InvestigationFatal CrashCounties ManukauNew Zealand PoliceRoscommon RoadSharland Road
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Jade Hamlyn Beazley
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 40-year-old Jade Hamlyn Beazley, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. Beazley is wanted in connection to several offences, and authorities believe someone may have information leading to his whereabouts. Beazley is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceJade Hamlyn BeazleyMount WellingtonWarrant to arrestCrime StoppersOffencesArrest
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Travel Disruption Expected in Nelson Bays Due to Flooding
Police are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel in the Nelson Bays area due to adverse weather causing flooding and potential road closures. Areas to especially avoid include Belgrove, Wakefield, Brightwater, Richmond, Whakatu Drive, Appleby, Redwood, and Riwaka. In extreme…
WeatherDisastersTransportation Nelson Baysfloodingroad closurestravelpoliceNew Zealand Police
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67 New Police Officers Join New Zealand's 'Blue Family'
Sixty-seven new constables graduated from Wing 385 today, joining the New Zealand Police force. The graduation ceremony was held at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, with Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura, police executive members, and Wing Patron Glenda Hughes in attendance. Minister…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia New Zealand PolicegraduationTania KuraMark MitchellGlenda HughesPorirua
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Māngere Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 57-year-old Ella Davenport, who has been missing from her Māngere East home since Friday, June 20. An initial appeal was issued over the weekend, but Ella has not yet returned home. Acting Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ella DavenportMāngere EastAucklandNew Zealand PoliceMissing PersonWoolworthsMassey Road
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Southland Police Seize Drugs and Firearm in Operation Strata
Southland Police have continued their crackdown on drug operations as part of an ongoing investigation, executing a search warrant in Invercargill this week. The Southland Police Organised Crime Group visited an Invercargill woman on Tuesday, locating LSD, MDMA, cannabis, and…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Southland PoliceInvercargillOperation Stratadrug dealersLSDMDMAcannabisNew Zealand Police
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No Significant Issues at Hawke's Bay Gang Funeral, Say Police
Police reported no significant issues following a gang-related funeral in Hawke’s Bay. An operation monitored the behaviour of those involved on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. According to Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander, one person was arrested on Tuesday…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke’s Baygang-related funeralLincoln SycamoreEastern District Commanderarrestgang insigniaCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash on SH22, Karaka, Leaves One Critically Injured
A serious two-car crash on Karaka Road (State Highway 22) around 2.25pm has left one person in critical condition and two others trapped in a vehicle. The incident has led to road closures on SH22, with motorists advised to anticipate…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement SH22KarakaCar CrashRoad ClosureSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Seize Vehicles and Cash in Gisborne Drug Operation
Gisborne Police, supported by the Hastings Police Asset Recovery Unit, have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following search warrants executed this week. The operation targeted properties believed to be obtained through illicit funds linked to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues GisborneAsset Recovery Unitmethamphetaminedrug offendingproperty seizureorganized crimeNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest in Rotorua Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. A 55-year-old man was arrested at a Rotorua address following a search warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Rotorua District…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Rotoruahit-and-runarrestmanslaughtercannabisammunitionstolen propertyNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Pahiatua Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday, May 15. He was identified as 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Police extend their thoughts to…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Fatal CrashState Highway 2PahiatuaTroy Joseph Hawe-RossPalmerston NorthAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Airport Drug Smuggling Ring Busted: 18 Arrested
A joint investigation has led to the dismantling of a criminal syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through Auckland Airport. Police and Customs executed nearly two dozen search warrants on Wednesday across Auckland as part of Operation Matata, resulting in…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Auckland Airportdrug smugglingOperation MatatamethamphetaminecocaineNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Solomon Kapua Apihai on Wounding Charge
Auckland City Police are seeking public assistance to locate 41-year-old Solomon Kapua Apihai, who is wanted on a warrant for allegedly wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police indicate that Apihai, a resident of Wesley, is actively evading…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Solomon Kapua ApihaiAuckland City PoliceWesleyWarrantCrime StoppersWoundingNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Rotorua Hit-and-Run
A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. The crash resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Rotorua man. Following search warrants executed in Hamilton and Rotorua,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaHamiltonhit-and-runmanslaughterarrestMark Van KempencrimeNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police to Graduate Glenda Hughes 385 Recruit Wing
The New Zealand Police will hold the graduation ceremony for the Glenda Hughes 385 Recruit Wing tomorrow, June 26, at 2 p.m. at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Media representatives are requested to be in place by 1:45 p.m. The…
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement New Zealand PoliceGlenda HughesTania KuraMark MitchellAnita BakerPoriruaGraduation
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Woburn Road in Lower Hutt Reopens After Crash
Woburn Road in Lower Hutt has reopened after an earlier crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the road closure. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app or website.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement Woburn RoadLower HuttCrashRoad ClosureNZ PoliceAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Public Assistance Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Driver in Waikato
Waikato Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating and apprehending a dangerous fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two vehicles at Ōhaupō. The incident unfolded after police received multiple 111 calls…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaikatoPoliceŌhaupōHuntlyHamiltonDangerous DrivingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Car Crash Closes Woburn Road Northbound Lane in Lower Hutt
A car crash has closed the northbound lane of Woburn Road in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Emergency services were notified at approximately 7:30 am following reports that a car had rolled over. The extent of any injuries is currently unknown. The…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Car CrashWoburn RoadLower HuttWellingtonEmergency ServicesTraffic DisruptionNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Police Seek Information on Motorcyclist in Fatal Collision
Rotorua Police are renewing their appeal for information to identify the motorcyclist involved in a fatal collision on Edmund Road on June 15, which resulted in the death of 24-year-old Paige Johnson from Rotorua. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation RotoruaNew Zealand Policefatal collisionmotorcyclePaige JohnsonCrime StoppersKawasaki Ninja
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Police to Monitor Gang Funeral Procession in Hawke's Bay
Police are set to monitor gang movements in Hawke's Bay following reports of a large number of gang members and associates travelling from Napier to Hastings for a funeral tomorrow morning around 9am. Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke's BayNapierHastingsfuneralgang membersLincoln SycamoreCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Human Remains Discovered in Ōwhiro Bay Garden
Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in Ōwhiro Bay. The discovery was made on Sunday, June 22nd, after a homeowner found the remains in their garden. A police team was dispatched to the area on Monday afternoon. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ōwhiro BayWellingtonHuman RemainsPolice InvestigationDetective Senior Sergeant Lee UnderhillNew Zealand PoliceGarden Discovery