Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Ingrid Nason
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Ingrid Nason, 33, who was reported missing from the Three Kings area. Nason was last seen on August 15th. She is described as being between 165 and 170 centimeters tall, with green eyes…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonIngrid NasonThree KingsNew Zealand PoliceHolly McKayGreen EyesBlonde Hair
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Lower Hutt: Two Officers Injured, One Narrowly Missed by Vehicle
Two police officers sustained injuries, and another narrowly avoided being hit by a vehicle during an incident in Lower Hutt this morning. Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander, reported that the incident occurred at approximately 11:20 am on Gracefield…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Lower Huttpolice officersGracefield StreetRandwick RoadassaultNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Rotorua police have identified the victim of Wednesday's homicide on Trigg Avenue as 41-year-old Temutu Vincent Ehau, of Rotorua. Police are providing support to Mr. Ehau’s family during this difficult time. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information…
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SH16 Reopens After Separate Incidents
State Highway 16 (SH16) has fully reopened after two separate incidents caused closures near Whenuapai and Grafton. The New Zealand Police have confirmed that the closures have been lifted. Earlier today, a truck crash near Whenuapai resulted in the driver…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 56 in Opiki
Emergency services are attending a single-vehicle crash that has blocked State Highway 56 in Opiki, Horowhenua. The incident occurred at the intersection of Poplar and Tane Roads shortly before 1:20pm. The vehicle involved caught fire, but the blaze has been…
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Hamilton Police Investigate Serious Assault in Melville
Hamilton Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred on Slim Street, Melville, leaving a 17-year-old male in critical condition at Waikato Hospital. The incident took place around 5pm yesterday, during an altercation involving approximately seven people. Detective Senior Sergeant…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonMelvilleWaikato HospitalScott NeilsonAssaultCrime StoppersStabbingNew Zealand Police
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Driver Wanted by Police Faces Charges After Failing to Stop
A driver wanted by police is facing multiple charges after allegedly failing to stop in Waterview last night. At approximately 10 p.m., a motorways unit signaled for the driver of a Lexus on State Highway 20 to stop, but the…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaterviewAucklandPolice Air Support Unitreckless drivingState Highway 20Senior Sergeant Scott CunninghamcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Incident Closes Section of SH16 in Auckland
A section of State Highway 16 (SH16) citybound to the Port in Auckland has been closed due to a fatal incident. New Zealand Police have asked motorists to avoid the Auckland city-bound link of the Northwestern Motorway. One person has…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement SH16AucklandNew Zealand PoliceFatal IncidentMotorway ClosureSerious Crash Unit
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Truck Crash Causes Delays on SH16 Near Whenuapai
A truck crash on the North-Western Motorway (SH16) near Whenuapai is causing significant delays. The incident occurred around 8:40 am when a truck collided with a barrier on the westbound lanes before the Brigham Creek Road roundabout. The driver is…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement SH16WhenuapaiWaitematāTruck CrashTraffic DelaysHobsonville RoadBrigham Creek RoadNew Zealand Police
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Increased Police Presence in Levin After Firearms Incidents
Levin residents will see an increased Police presence following several firearms incidents. Additional officers have been deployed to Horowhenua to conduct patrols and support investigations into recent gang-related offenses. A Gang Conflict Warrant is now in place, according to Manawatu…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld Levinfirearms incidentsPoliceHorowhenuaGang Conflict WarrantManawatuCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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12 Charged in Murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Twelve people have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Zain Taikato Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28 from critical injuries. The arrests followed numerous inquiries and search warrants executed in Maketu, Rotorua, and Whanganui. Seven of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld Zain Taikato FoxRotoruaMaketuWhanganuiTaurangaCraig RawlinsonMurderNew Zealand Police
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Operation Hawk Nets Arrests and Seizures in Invercargill and Mataura Island
Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition, and drugs seized, following search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island as part of Operation Hawk, targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity. Four warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure…
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Methamphetamine and Cash Seized, Two Arrested in Christchurch and Dunedin
Two men have been arrested and a significant quantity of methamphetamine and cash seized following search warrants executed in Christchurch and Dunedin. The operation, conducted by the South Island Organised Crime Police, concluded a five-week investigation on Monday, August 18,…
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Four Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in Flat Bush
Four individuals have been apprehended following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush, New Zealand. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Kerrykeel Drive, prompting a police operation across two regions. According to Detective Inspector Karen Bright, the suspects, some reportedly…
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Stolen Jet Ski Recovered After Five Years Via Facebook Marketplace
A family's jet ski, stolen five years ago, has been recovered after the victim spotted it for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The jet ski was reported stolen from a Waitākere property in October 2020. The victim was browsing Facebook Marketplace…
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Luxury Shopping Spree Foiled as Alleged Text Scammer Faces Fraud Charges
A woman is in custody awaiting a court appearance on fraud charges after allegedly attempting to use a text scam to purchase luxury goods. Auckland City CIB is investigating the 25-year-old Chinese national after high-end retailers in Newmarket became suspicious…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandNewmarketfraudscamcrimeNZ PolicecybercrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Acknowledge Unjustified Use of Force in Custody Incident
Auckland Police have acknowledged the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding the unjustified use of force against a man in the Auckland Custody Unit. The incident occurred on January 18, 2023, after the man, identified as Mr.…
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Missing Woman Located Safe in Mount Albert
A woman who was reported missing yesterday in Mount Albert has been found safe, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in providing information that was crucial in locating her. The…
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Maketu Road Reopens After Police Operation
Maketu Road has reopened following its closure due to a pre-planned search warrant executed this morning. The public should anticipate a heightened police presence in Maketu as investigations proceed. Authorities assure there is no perceived threat to public safety, though…
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Four to Appear in Court Following Rotorua Homicide
Four individuals are scheduled to appear in court today following a homicide in Rotorua. Emergency services responded to a report of an assault on Trigg Avenue around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, where they found a man in critical condition who…
Law Enforcement HomicideRotoruaAssaultOffensive WeaponsArrestNew Zealand PoliceViolent Crime
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Auckland Police Make Arrests in $4 Million Cryptocurrency Burglary Case
A couple has been apprehended following an extensive investigation into a multi-million dollar burglary that occurred nearly four years ago in Auckland. The investigation, which began in Westmere in late 2021, culminated in a search warrant being executed at a…
Law EnforcementLegalBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Aucklandburglarycryptocurrencymoney launderingfinancial crimeNew Zealand PoliceWellsford
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Search Warrant Executed in Maketu Following Death Investigation
Police, with the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a search warrant in Maketu this morning as part of the investigation into the death of Zain Matenga Taikato Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28. Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson stated…
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Six Charged After Christchurch Protest Involving Store Stickers
Six people have been charged with wilful damage following a protest in Christchurch on August 2nd, where hundreds of stickers were placed on a store window. According to Acting Sergeant Danny Schaare, the store has experienced similar incidents recently, with…
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Police Investigate Third Shooting Incident in Levin This Week
Police are investigating a shooting in Levin where one person sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency services were called to Bartholomew Road at 12pm today. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police are interviewing people to establish the…
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Three Arrested, Drugs and Firearms Seized in Canterbury
Three individuals have been apprehended in Christchurch following the execution of five search warrants, resulting in the seizure of synthetic cannabis, cash, and firearms. The operation was carried out by Canterbury’s Organised Crime Team, prompted by a recent surge in…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Rotorua Assault
A homicide investigation has been launched in Rotorua following the death of a man on Trigg Ave. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault around 12:20pm. Upon arrival, they found a man in critical condition, who died at the…
Law EnforcementWorldSocial Issues HomicideRotoruaNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimeTrigg AveDeath InvestigationCrime Stoppers
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Man Charged with Murder in Papatoetoe Homicide Case
A 50-year-old man, initially arrested in connection with the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale, now faces a murder charge. Beale was found deceased at her home in Ashlynne Avenue, Papatoetoe, on August 9th, prompting a police investigation. The man was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Papatoetoehomicidemurder chargeJoan BealeManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Faces Shoplifting Charges After Traffic Stop
A 39-year-old man is facing 18 shoplifting charges in the Manukau District Court today, following a series of alleged offences across Auckland that began in March 2024. The arrest occurred after Communities staff spotted his vehicle in Ōtara on Tuesday.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal shopliftingAucklandManukau District CourtŌtaraCounties Manukau East PolicecrimearrestNew Zealand Police
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman District Police have identified 10 potential victims in a fraud investigation involving a couple accused of defrauding a person of more than $1 million. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye said that following media coverage of the pair’s arrest last…
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Police Seek Information After Shots Fired at Wigram House
Police are appealing for public assistance following a shooting incident at a Wigram house on Brian Keogh Lane. The incident occurred around 12:45am on Thursday, August 14, prompting multiple calls to 111 due to loud bangs. Fortunately, no injuries were…
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