Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police to Address Media on Fatal Bryndwr Shooting
Superintendent Tony Hill will address the media at 12:15pm in central Christchurch regarding the fatal police shooting in Bryndwr. Media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz to receive further details. The briefing will provide updates and answer questions related…
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Name Released in Ngongotahā Valley Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley, on Wednesday, May 22. Two-year-old Sakura Hall of Mamaku died in the accident. Police have expressed their sympathies to Sakura’s family and friends.…
WorldDisastersSocial IssuesTransportation Sakura HallMamakuNgongotahā ValleyDansey RoadFatal CrashAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Shooting in Bryndwr: Woman Dead, Man Critical After Police Intervention
A woman has died after being shot by police in Bryndwr, Christchurch, overnight. A man is in critical condition with gunshot wounds. Police were called to a Clyde Road residential address around 11 p.m. following reports of a man armed…
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Charges Laid After Fatal Crash in Kumeū
An 18-year-old man has been charged following a fatal crash in Kumeū in late June. The charges relate to a single-vehicle accident on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway on June 27, where the vehicle failed to stop for Police. Sixteen-year-old Elliot New, a…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues Kumeūfatal crashCoatesville-Riverhead HighwayNorth Shore District CourtWaitematāElliot NewaccidentNew Zealand Police
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Waikato Teens Arrested in Auckland After Overnight Joyride in Stolen Car
Five teenagers, four from Waikato and one from Bay of Plenty, were arrested in south Auckland after an overnight trip in a stolen vehicle. Police stopped the stolen Toyota Hilux just before 6am, acting on information that it was traveling…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ArrestStolen VehicleAucklandWaikatoBay of PlentyPolice Eagle helicopterSenior Sergeant Simon CornishNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes State Highway 60 in Mahana, New Zealand
State Highway 60 in Mahana is closed due to a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:30 PM near Apple Valley Road. Police have reported that initial indications suggest there are injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and is…
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Hokitika Hospital Fire Treated as Arson
Police are investigating a fire at the old Hokitika Seaview hospital complex as arson. The fire occurred early on Sunday, August 10th, and authorities are seeking information from the public to aid their investigation. Detective Sergeant Graham Parsons stated that…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues ArsonHokitikaSeaview HospitalGraham ParsonsCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceWest Coast
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Man Arrested in Kaitaia for Displaying Gang Insignia
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Kaitaia after allegedly displaying gang insignia, leading to the discovery of drugs and ammunition. The incident occurred during proactive patrols on Monday night when officers stopped a vehicle on Allen Bell Drive. According to…
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Arrest Made, Second Suspect Sought in Stokes Valley Shooting
A 25-year-old Taita man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following the shooting of a 40-year-old Stokes Valley man. The victim was shot outside his home in Hanson Grove on Sunday, August…
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Car Thief Apprehended After Brazen Joy Ride
A 49-year-old man's alleged car theft ended with his arrest and a court appearance in Auckland, following a swift response by the New Zealand Police. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11th, a Kaiwaka resident reported their vehicle stolen.…
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Name Released in Waitahuna Fatal Crash
Erin Lee Van De Water, 41, of Dunedin, has been identified as the woman who died in a Waitahuna crash on July 24, according to police. Authorities released her name following notification of next of kin. Police have expressed their…
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Cyclist Injured on Tamaki Drive, Auckland, Causing Delays
A cyclist has been injured in an incident on Tamaki Drive, Auckland City, causing traffic delays. The incident, reported just after 3pm, has blocked traffic heading away from the city towards Ngapipi Road. Emergency services are currently at the scene.…
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Name Released in Fatal Tauriko Crash
Robert William Norman MacGibbon, 88, has been identified as the man who died following a two-vehicle crash on Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, on May 9th. Police have extended their condolences to MacGibbon's family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the…
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Name Released in Te Aroha Fatal Crash
Police have named Semisi He, 48, of Waitoa, as the victim of the fatal crash in Te Aroha on June 13. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. "Our thoughts remain with those close to him at this…
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SH2 Maramarua Reopens After Crash
State Highway 2 in Maramarua, Waikato, has reopened following a crash. The New Zealand Police have thanked motorists for their patience following the disruption. The incident was reported by the Police Media Centre, with updates available on the NZ Police…
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South Waikato Businesses Busted Selling Alcohol to Minors
Police in the Bay of Plenty are condemning the results of a recent Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) in the South Waikato area, after a high number of premises were caught selling alcohol to minors. The operation, conducted on Saturday, August…
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Aotea Square Reopens After Bag Investigation
Aotea Square has reopened after police investigated an unattended bag this morning. Cordons were removed after the Police Specialist Search Group examined the bag and found no cause for concern. "People are free to go about their business," police said,…
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David John Janssens Identified as Manakau Crash Victim
Police have identified David John Janssens, 72, from Otaki Beach, as the man who died in a crash on SH1, Manakau, on July 22. Police have expressed their condolences to Janssens' family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the…
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Truck Roll-Over Blocks Lane on SH35, Ōpōtiki
A truck roll-over has blocked one lane on State Highway 35 in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 am between Beach Road and Wairakaia Road. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash. Fortunately, no injuries have…
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Police Respond to Unattended Bag in Auckland's Aotea Square
Auckland's Aotea Square is partially closed as police respond to an unattended bag reported by Aotea Centre security staff before 9 am. The Aotea Centre staff have evacuated the building as a precaution. Police have cleared part of Aotea Square,…
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Person Critically Injured in Henderson Crash
A person is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Lincoln Road, Henderson, around 11:30 p.m. last night. The Serious Crash Unit responded to the incident, resulting in the closure of Lincoln Road for a period. The…
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Serious Crash Closes Lane on Southern Motorway
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway near the Te Irirangi on-ramp. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.50am. One person is in critical condition. The left northbound lane is blocked. Motorists are advised…
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Name Released in Fatal Tokoroa Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Tokoroa crash on June 27 as 55-year-old Julian Rameka, of Tokoroa. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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Pamela Biggs Identified as Victim in Onehunga Bus Accident
Police have formally identified Pamela Marion Biggs, 83, of Mangere Bridge, as the woman who died after being struck by a bus on Lower Municipal Street, Onehunga, on August 4. Senior Sergeant Wayne Gear expressed condolences, stating, "Our thoughts are…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Pamela Marion BiggsMangere BridgeOnehungafatal crashSenior Sergeant Wayne GearNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Public Praised After Water Rescue at Pine Harbour
Police have praised a member of the public for their quick actions at Pine Harbour Marina, after a woman was reported in distress in the water yesterday afternoon. The selfless intervention potentially averted a tragedy. Police were called to the…
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Name Released in Pongakawa Fatal Crash
Amarjit Singh, 27, of Te Puke, has been named as the man who died in a crash on Maniatutu Road, Pongakawa, on June 4th. Police released the name and expressed their condolences, stating, "Our thoughts are with his friends and…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death in Parnell
Auckland City Police are investigating the death of a woman in Parnell. Police were called to Cracroft Street on July 7 after a woman was found unresponsive in an apartment. The woman has been identified as 59-year-old Leiann Rae Davis.…
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Missing Teenager Located Safe on the North Shore
A 16-year-old who was reported missing from the North Shore area last week has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Police have thanked the public for providing information that helped locate the teenager. Holly McKay from NZ Police…
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearm Operation Across Manawatū and Auckland
Two men were arrested in coordinated police searches in Feilding and Manurewa on Friday, August 8, as part of Operation Skip. The operation targeted alleged drug and firearm dealing between the two locations. Detective Sergeant Nick Lawton said the police…
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearm Operation
A police operation targeting drug and firearm dealing has led to the arrest of two men in coordinated raids in Feilding and Manurewa. The operation, named "Operation Skip", involved simultaneous house searches in the Manawatū and Auckland areas on Friday,…
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