Tag: new_zealand_police
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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,…
Law EnforcementLegal ArrestStolen PerfumeClover ParkShopliftingManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceTheft
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Name Released in Burnham Fatal Crash
Peter Godden, 61, of Kirwee, has been identified as the man who died in a crash on Telegraph Road, Burnham, on Sunday, July 13th. Police have released his name and extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries into…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Peter GoddenKirweeTelegraph RoadBurnhamFatal CrashNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Good Samaritan Returns Sentimental Necklace to Pukekohe Woman
A Pukekohe woman was reunited with a sentimental necklace, thanks to a Good Samaritan. Paula had been visiting King Street when she lost the rose gold pendant, a family heirloom from her great aunt. After retracing her steps and checking…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia PukekohenecklaceGood SamaritanFranklin HospiceMatt HoyesCounties Manukaulost and foundNew Zealand Police
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Loaded Shotgun Found During Vehicle Stop in Mt Roskill
A loaded shotgun was discovered during a vehicle stop in Mt Roskill early this morning. At approximately 2.10am, police units stopped a wanted vehicle on Dominion Road. Inspector Wayne Kitcher, Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, stated that officers noticed…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShotgunMt RoskillDominion RoadAucklandFirearmCrimeWayne KitcherNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Kitchener Street, Wellington
A serious crash has blocked the intersection of Kitchener Street and Puriri Crescent in Lansdowne, Wellington. The incident was reported around 6:30 am, prompting a response from the police and the Serious Crash Unit. Initial reports indicate that one person…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters WellingtonKitchener StreetPuriri CrescentLansdowneSerious Crash UnitCrashAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Hamilton Homicide: Cordons Lifted as Investigation Continues
Cordons have been lifted on Alexandra Street, Hamilton, where a young man died this morning. Access to vehicles is now permitted. Police appreciate the public's patience during the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to report it online or by…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonhomicideAlexandra StreetinvestigationNew Zealand Policecrimeincident
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Police Suppress Antisocial Road User Gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau
Tāmaki Makaurau Police responded to an antisocial road user event on Saturday night, issuing infringements and grounding vehicles. Police, supported by the Eagle helicopter, maintained a strong presence, conducting checkpoints and breath-testing over 2500 drivers, resulting in more than 15…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Tāmaki MakaurauPoliceantisocial road userinfringementsbreath testingvehicle impoundburnoutsNew Zealand Police
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Hamilton Homicide Investigation Launched After Young Man's Death
A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton after a 20-year-old man died following an altercation on Alexandra Street. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12.10am after reports of a fight between two groups. Upon arrival, they found four…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideHamiltonAlexandra StreetNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeReece DurstonCollingwood Street
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Police Investigate Serious Incident on Alexandra Street, Hamilton
Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred in Hamilton city overnight. Emergency services responded to a call on Alexandra Street shortly after midnight. Cordons have been established on Alexandra Street, specifically between Collingwood and Hood streets. A visible police…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Alexandra StreetHamiltonNew Zealand PoliceEmergency ServicesCollingwood StreetHood Street
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man, Traiten
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 32-year-old Traiten, who was reported missing from the Hutt Valley area at approximately 10:10 pm last night. He was last seen three days ago departing from a George Street address in Lower Hutt,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonHutt ValleyTraitenNew Zealand PoliceLower HuttNapierGeorge Street
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man, Traiten, Last Seen in Lower Hutt
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 32-year-old Traiten, who was reported missing from the Hutt Valley area at approximately 10:10 pm last night. He was last seen three days ago departing from a George Street address in Lower Hutt,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonHutt ValleyTraitenNew Zealand PoliceLower HuttNapierGeorge Street
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Troy Mudford in Hamilton Area
Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 24-year-old Troy Mudford, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. It is believed that Mudford is in the Hamilton area and members of the public are advised not to approach…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Troy MudfordWarrant to ArrestHamiltonNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersArrestPublic Safety
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Two Seriously Injured in Wrong-Way Motorway Crash at Wainui
Two individuals are in serious condition following a head-on collision on the Northern Motorway at Wainui this morning. The incident occurred when a stolen Toyota Aqua, monitored by the Police Eagle helicopter, entered the motorway against the flow of traffic…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WainuiNorthern MotorwayPolice Eagle helicopterSerious Crash UnitStolen VehicleTraffic CollisionState Highway 18New Zealand Police
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Auckland Retail Crime Unit Makes Swift Arrests
Auckland's new Tactical Retail Crime Unit made arrests within hours of starting, apprehending two shoplifters who allegedly stole over $250,000 worth of goods. The man and woman are now facing court. The unit was created in response to concerns about…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandRetail CrimeShopliftingArrestWayne KitcherTheftNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Waitohu Valley Road, Manakau
Waitohu Valley Road is currently blocked following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 4:15 p.m. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Waitohu Valley RoadManakauCrashSerious InjuriesEmergency ServicesAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal SH56 Tiakitahuna Crash
Colin Parker, 85, of Palmerston North, has been identified as the man who died in a crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna, on Monday, July 14, according to a Police media release. Police have extended their sympathies to Mr. Parker’s…
Social IssuesTransportationLaw Enforcement fatal crashState Highway 56TiakitahunaColin ParkerPalmerston NorthNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Invercargill Bail Check Nets Arrests, Drugs, and Cash
Invercargill Police made three arrests and seized drugs, paraphernalia, and cash following a bail check. Officers conducting a routine check at an Invercargill address detected a strong cannabis smell, leading to a search under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.…
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Wanted Man Arrested After Whangārei Stealing Spree
A man wanted for a week-long stealing spree across Whangārei is facing 15 charges after being apprehended at a service station. Police allege the man is responsible for several large thefts from local supermarkets and used multiple vehicles to evade…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreitheftNorthland Tactical Response TeamarrestNew Zealand PoliceSenior Sergeant Christian Staintoncrime
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Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Man After Avondale Church Fire
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man in connection with a fire that occurred at St Mary’s Church in Avondale on Monday, July 14. The fire broke out on Great North Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. Police believe…
Law Enforcement AvondaleSt Mary’s ChurchNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersGreat North RoadFireNZ Police
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Wairarapa Police Target Illegal Hunting
Masterton Police are cracking down on unlawful hunting in the Wairarapa region, with several individuals facing charges related to illegal poaching. A 50-year-old man is due to appear in the Masterton District Court on August 4, facing charges of unlawful…
Law EnforcementLegal WairarapaMastertonPoliceUnlawful HuntingFirearmsCannabisNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Central Police Base Opens on Federal Street
The Auckland Central Police Base has officially opened its public counter on Federal Street, marking the first stage of an expanded police presence in the heart of central Auckland. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement AucklandJill RogersMark MitchellFederal StreetAuckland Central Police BaseBeat TeamNew Zealand Police
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High Winds Prompt Caution for Trucks in Kaipara, Northland
New Zealand Police are advising truck and trailer units to exercise caution in Northland due to high winds in the Kaipara area. The high winds are causing trouble for vehicles, especially trucks. Motorists are advised to delay travel if possible…
WeatherTransportation New Zealand PoliceNorthlandKaiparaDargavilleTrucksHigh Winds
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Names Released in Waiuku Fatal Crash
Police have formally identified the victims of the fatal crash in Waiuku on July 15 as Francis (Sesi) Mildred Latu, 35, of Waiuku; Marly Tulua, 7, of Pukekohe; and Oneahi Vailea, 5, of Waiuku. The crash occurred on Masters Road…
Social IssuesDisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Waiukufatal crashFrancis (Sesi) Mildred LatuMarly TuluaOneahi VaileaCounties Manukau SouthAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Central Police Base Public Counter to Open
The public counter at the Auckland Central Police Base will open on Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell will be present at the opening, held at 210 Federal Street,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia Auckland Central Police BaseJill RogersMark MitchellAucklandNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Kaipara Alcohol Compliance Checks Find No Breaches
A recent joint operation between the National Public Health Service – Northern Region Compliance Officers and Police in the Kaipara area found no breaches of alcohol sale regulations. The operation involved supervised volunteers aged 15 and 17 attempting to purchase…
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw Enforcement KaiparaNational Public Health ServiceNorthern Region Compliance OfficersWhangārei PolicealcoholControlled Purchase OperationsNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Neeve Road in Napier
Neeve Road in Napier is closed after a serious single-vehicle crash in Taradale. Police were called to the scene around 1:20 p.m. after a car collided with a fence. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Neeve RoadNapierTaradaleNew Zealand Policesingle-vehicle crashSerious Crash Unitaccident
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Two Charged in Kaikohe Historical Child Death Case
Two individuals have been arrested and charged with neglect in connection to the 2015 death of a four-year-old in Kaikohe. Alestra Kepa-Hati died in October 2015, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Detective Sergeant Natalie…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal KaikoheNorthlandAlestra Kepa-Hatichild neglectcriminal chargesDetective Sergeant Natalie SyddallNew Zealand Police
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Missing Totara Park Man Found Safe After Search
A Totara Park man, who had been missing since midday, was found safe and well this evening. A large search effort was launched to find him. Police have expressed their gratitude to the agencies that supported the operation. These included…
Law EnforcementMedia Totara ParkLand Search and RescueFire and Emergency New ZealandARECCommunity PatrolNew Zealand PoliceSearch and Rescue
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Totara Park
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 60-year-old Brett Carpenter, who has gone missing in Totara Park, Wellington. Concerns are growing for Carpenter's welfare due to his Alzheimer's condition. He was last seen around 12pm on Hartford Crescent Street,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonTotara ParkWellingtonNew Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueAlzheimer'sUpper Hutt
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Arrests and Vehicle Impoundments Follow Dangerous Driving in Rotorua
Rotorua Police made arrests and impounded vehicles following dangerous driving during a funeral procession in the Westbrook area. According to Relieving Rotorua Area Commander, Inspector Phil Gillbanks, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. when a number of cars and motorcycles…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Rotoruadangerous drivingarrestsvehicle impoundmentfuneral processiontraffic violationsInspector Phil GillbanksNew Zealand Police