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Hawke's Bay Police Seize Cannabis Plants, Two Arrested
Hawke’s Bay Police have charged two men after discovering more than 200 cannabis plants at a Hastings property. The plants, found at a leased commercial property in Orchard Road, Camberley, have an estimated street value of between $600,000 and $750,000.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hawke's BayHastingsCannabisDrug BustOrchard RoadNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Fatal Crash Closes Bluff Highway
One person died at the scene of a two-car crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road around 6am. No other injuries were reported. According to the Police Media Team, the highway remains closed, with diversions in…
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Increased Police Presence in Tairāwhiti Due to Gang Gathering
Police have increased their presence in Tairāwhiti this weekend in response to a planned gathering of gang leaders. Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander, stated that police are aware of the planned gathering and are proactively engaging with the organizers…
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Person Charged After Webb Street Incident in Wellington
A 37-year-old person has been charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, following an incident in Webb Street, Wellington today. The person is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 11 September. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
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Person in Custody After Firearm Sighting in Wellington
A person is in police custody following a reported firearm sighting on Webb Street, Wellington. Officers entered a building on Webb Street at 6.15pm and took the individual into custody without incident. Following the arrest, police will remain at the…
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Armed Offenders Squad Responds to Firearm Sighting in Wellington
Police in Wellington are currently engaging with a person inside a Webb Street building following a report of a possible firearm sighting. The incident began around 1.20pm when police received a report that an individual was seen with what appeared…
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Henderson Beat Team Launching
The Henderson Beat Team, which began patrolling this week, will be officially launched at an event in Henderson on Friday morning. The launch event will be held at Waitākere Chambers, 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, with entrance via Te Ara…
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Nerehana Wall
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's help in locating Nerehana Tetahi Wall, 35, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Wall is known to have connections in Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Waikato, and Wellington. Authorities believe someone…
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Repeat Shoplifter Apprehended in Howick, Faces New Charges
A 45-year-old repeat shoplifter, already wanted on a warrant, will face court after being caught shoplifting in Howick. The Area Prevention Unit had been seeking the man in connection with $2,500 of previous shoplifting from a local supermarket. Acting on…
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Waitomo Search Reveals Hidden Campsite Linked to Tom Phillips
Police are continuing their search of what they believe to be Tom Phillips' main campsite in Waitomo. The area, difficult to access and well-hidden, highlights the challenging environment the family used. The campsite is approximately 200 metres from where the…
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Man Appears in Court Following Paraparaumu Woman's Death
A 31-year-old man has appeared in Porirua District Court today, charged with assault and breach of a protection order, following the death of a woman in Paraparaumu last night. This clarifies earlier reporting. The police have issued no further comment.
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Police Exercise Underway in Freemans Bay
Auckland police have advised the public of an increased police presence in Freemans Bay today. Tactical staff are deployed near the Auckland City Police Hub, off College Hill, for a planned exercise to be carried out throughout the afternoon. According…
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Whangārei Police Warn of Fraud After Elderly Couple Loses Thousands
Whangārei Police are urging the public to exercise vigilance following a significant fraud targeting an elderly couple. The couple lost tens of thousands of dollars over the weekend after being contacted about replacing their banking cards. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane…
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Fatal Crash Closes Marine Drive in Eastbourne
One person has died following a crash on Marine Drive in Eastbourne. The incident was reported to Police just after 6.50pm. The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
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Canterbury Police Crackdown Nets Nine Impaired Drivers
Canterbury Police conducted a targeted operation in Rangiora and Kaiapoi last weekend, focusing on impaired drivers to boost road safety. The operation resulted in nine drivers being processed for driving over the legal alcohol limit after more than 800 breath…
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Woman in Custody After Sockburn House Fire
A woman is in police custody following a house fire on Epsom Road, Sockburn. Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.10pm today. According to Response Manager Inspector Paul Reeves, the woman was the sole occupant and refused to…
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Waitomo Shooting: Police Release Photos of Tom Phillips' Campsite
Police have released photos of a makeshift campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were hiding before Monday's shooting in Waitomo. The camp, located about 2 kilometers from the shooting scene on Te Anga Road, was found by specialist police…
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Update: Youth Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Case
Napier, New Zealand - A youth charged with the murder of Kaea Karauria faces revised charges following a recent court order. The Judge in Napier Youth Court has directed media outlets to remove additional charges initially reported in connection with…
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Teenager Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier on May 11. The arrest comes after a four-month investigation. Police have not ruled out further charges. Detective Inspector Dave…
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A fleeing driver incident in Papakura resulted in the arrest of a Black Power member. At approximately 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy sped past a police patrol on Beach Road. Inspector Matt Hoyes stated the vehicle entered the motorway and ignored…
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Missing Phillips Children Found Safe in Waitomo After Nearly Four Years
After nearly four years, the missing children of Tom Phillips have been located safe in bush near Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers announced that specialist Police officers found the children, unharmed, approximately 2km from where Tom Phillips died after…
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Police Update on Waitomo Incident
Police will hold a third stand-up at 5.50pm today concerning this morning’s critical incident. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to media in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending should RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details, according to the…
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Police to Hold Second Stand-Up Briefing on Waitomo Critical Incident
Police will hold a second stand-up at 3.30pm today concerning this morning’s critical incident in Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will address the media in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. Further details…
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Fatal Crash Closes Waihi Whangamata Road
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road this morning. Police responded to the incident around 11:40 am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in…
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Police fatally shoot man believed to be Tom Phillips after Waikato burglary
A man believed to be Tom Phillips, who has been on the run with his children since December 2021, has been fatally shot by police after a confrontation in Piopio this morning. At approximately 2.30am, police were called to a…
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Police to Address Critical Incident in Waitomo
Police will hold a stand-up today to address a critical incident that occurred this morning in Waitomo. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is scheduled to speak to the media at 11am in central Hamilton. Media representatives interested in attending are asked…
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Hawke’s Bay Police Arrest Four Gang Members After Recent Violence
Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested four gang members and executed multiple search warrants in response to recent gang violence. Inspector Dean Clifford stated, “It’s been a busy 24 hours.” The operation involved executing two search warrants and the Gang Conflict…
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Serious Crash Blocks Te Atatu Road
A serious crash has blocked Te Atatu Road and Miltonia Avenue in South Auckland. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Police were called to the incident, which involved a car and a motorbike, at approximately 1.35pm. According to reports,…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Te Atatu RoadMiltonia AvenueSouth AucklandCar accidentMotorbike accidentEmergency servicesTraffic incidentNew Zealand Police
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Public Tip-Off Leads to Recovery of Stolen Tobacco in Tītahi Bay
Thanks to quick-thinking community members, Police investigating a burglary in Tītahi Bay have recovered $12,000 of tobacco products and arrested three young people. Alerted by suspicious activity at the Main Road store around 10.40pm on Thursday, members of the public…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tītahi BayBurglaryStolen TobaccoArrestPoriruaYouth CourtNew Zealand Police
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New Image Released in Search for Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana
Police have released a new image of missing woman Te Anihana Pomana, provided by her family, to aid in the ongoing search. The family and Police are requesting that media outlets use this new photo in conjunction with existing CCTV…
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