Tag: new_zealand_police
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High-Speed Crash on Victoria Street, Auckland, Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
Auckland police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred on Victoria Street, Auckland Central, at 5:40 am. According to Acting Auckland City District Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, a vehicle traveling at high speed on Victoria Street West lost control…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Victoria StreetAucklandCrashPoliceGrant TetzlaffAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find David Heketoa
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of David Heketoa, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. Heketoa, 56, is wanted for breaching electronically monitored bail. According to police, extensive inquiries have been…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues David HeketoaNew Zealand PoliceWarrant to arrestBreach of bailCrime StoppersTransient
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Auckland Police Dismantle 120 Cannabis Grow Houses, Seizing Millions from Organized Crime
Auckland police have seized over $58 million from organized crime by dismantling 120 cannabis grow houses and destroying more than 10 tonnes of cannabis. The operation, conducted over a month, targeted properties in suburban and rural areas including Pōkeno, Pakuranga,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aucklandcannabisorganized crimedrug enforcementarrestsproperty crimeWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Victoria Street in Auckland
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central, near the intersection of Albert Street, at 5.40am. One person is in serious condition. As a result, Victoria Street is closed between Queen and Hobson Streets. Police…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Serious CrashVictoria StreetAuckland CentralRoad ClosureNZ PoliceAlbert StreetAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Firearm Recovered, Man Faces Court After Bail Breach
A man is heading back to court after police in New Lynn recovered a firearm following a bail breach. Early Tuesday morning, a Henderson Beat Team member spotted the man driving a car. According to Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnWaitākere District Courtfirearmbail breachmethamphetamineArawa StreetcrimeNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police to Honour Fallen Officers on Police Remembrance Day
New Zealand Police will commemorate Police Remembrance Day on September 29th, marking the feast day of the Archangel Michael. This year, Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's name will be added to the Roll of Honour, recognizing officers who died in the…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement New Zealand PolicePolice Remembrance DayLyn FlemingRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeMatthew HuntJill RogersCasey Costello
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Raumanga House Fire Under Investigation as Suspicious
Whangārei detectives are investigating an early morning house fire in Raumanga as suspicious. Police were called to Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said that the fire is being treated as suspicious as enquiries get…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters RaumangaWhangāreihouse firesuspiciouspolice investigationNew Zealand PoliceShane Pilmer
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Man Arrested in Long Bay on 41 Fraud Charges
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Long Bay and is facing 41 fraud-related charges connected to offences totaling over $68,000. The arrest follows a lengthy investigation into numerous credit card frauds committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues FraudArrestLong BayNorth Shore District CourtCredit Card FraudWaitematā EastNew Zealand Police
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Wellesley Street Off-Ramp in Auckland City Reopens After Fatality
The Wellesley Street off-ramp in Grafton, Auckland City, has reopened to motorists following a fatality earlier today. The New Zealand Police have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure. "Police would like to thank everyone…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Wellesley StreetAuckland CityGraftonFatalityNew Zealand PoliceHolly McKayCoroner
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Body Found in Heathcote Valley
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man found deceased on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley, on Friday, September 19. An image of the backpack and its contents located with the man has been released. The man is believed…
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Great South Road in Ngāruawāhia Closed for Repairs
Great South Road near Starr Road in Ngāruawāhia is currently closed to traffic due to repairs on an electrical pole transformer. Police advise motorists to avoid the area. The closure is in place to ensure the safety of all road…
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Police Seize Methamphetamine Bound for Motueka
Tasman Police have arrested two people and seized a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine from their vehicle. Members of the Tasman Organised Crime Unit stopped a rental vehicle coming from a ferry terminal at about 11.50am on Monday. Officers executed a search…
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Police Seek Information in Naenae Shooting Death After Charge Withdrawn
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Albert Enoka, who was fatally shot in Naenae last year. This announcement comes despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr. Enoka was killed on…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues NaenaeAlbert EnokaHaley RyanWellingtonShootingGangMurder InvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Ōtara Homicide Case
A 19-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela in Ōtara last month. Police responded to reports of a street fight on Wymondley Road on August 1st, where they found two men critically injured. Temarama-Abela…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōtarahomicidemurder chargeWymondley RoadCounties Manukau CIBGreig Kelvin Temarama-AbelaManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police Recover Laptops After School Burglary in Blockhouse Bay
Police recovered laptops after a burglary at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School on Bolton Road overnight. Responding to alarm reports around 10pm, officers confirmed a break-in and missing items from classrooms. Auckland City West Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Blockhouse BayAuckland City WestBurglaryLaptop RecoveryYouth AidEagleCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Northbound Lane Reopens on SH2, Remutaka Hill
The northbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Police expressed their gratitude to motorists. They thanked them for "the paitence and cooperation."
TransportationLaw Enforcement SH2Remutaka HillUpper HuttWellingtonTraffic IncidentState Highway 2New Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes West Coast Road in Glen Eden
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on West Coast Road in Glen Eden at approximately 7 a.m. today. The incident occurred near the intersection of Rosier Road. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate to…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Glen EdenAucklandWest Coast RoadSerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentRosier RoadNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek to Identify Man Found Deceased in Heathcote Valley
Canterbury Police are investigating a sudden death that occurred on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley, on Friday, September 19. The death is not believed to be suspicious. As part of their investigation, police are seeking to identify the deceased, who…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 4 in Whanganui East
A serious crash occurred on State Highway 4/Anzac Parade, Whanganui East, prompting a response from emergency services around 9:50 this morning. Initial reports indicate critical injuries resulting from the single-vehicle incident. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the…
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Late-Night Arrest in Waitematā Nets Multiple Charges
A 30-year-old man is in custody following an early morning arrest in Waitematā. Police located the man, of no fixed abode, hiding under a vehicle in Don McKinnon Drive around 1.45am on Friday, September 19. According to Acting Inspector Tim…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaitematāNorth Shore District CourtDon McKinnon DriveTheftShopliftingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Auckland police operation nets 11 arrests, seizes firearms, drugs, and cash
A five-month operation in Auckland, targeting a transnational organised criminal cell, has resulted in 11 arrests and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and nearly NZ$1 million in cash. Operation Mexted, a joint investigation by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG)…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal Operation MextedNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand CustomsAucklandDrug SmugglingFirearmsMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police
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Southland: Six Mongrel Mob Members Sentenced for Violent Crimes
Six Mongrel Mob members have been sentenced for violent crimes committed in Southland in 2022. The sentences, handed down in the High Court at Christchurch, range from three years and four months to six years in prison. The sentencings relate…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation PakariSouthlandMongrel Mobsentencingviolent crimeorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Stolen Vehicle Leads to Firearm Discovery in Whangārei
A stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. On Tuesday afternoon, police spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says that when officers signalled for the vehicle…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiNorthlandStolen VehicleFirearmAmmunitionCrimeSenior Sergeant Rene RaketeNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Junior Nelson on Burglary, Retail Offending Charges
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Junior Israel Nelson, 53, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Nelson is wanted in connection to burglary and retail offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Junior NelsonArrest WarrantAucklandNorthlandBurglaryRetail OffendingCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Monitor Planned Gang Gathering in Waipawa
Police are monitoring a planned gathering of gang members in Waipawa on Sunday and Monday. Senior Sergeant Andrew Knox, Eastern Area Response Manager, stated that police are proactively engaging with the organizers to ensure activity remains lawful and public disruption…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceWaipawaHawke’s Baygang memberspublic safetyAndrew KnoxEastern Area Response Manager
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Missing Christchurch Woman Found Dead
A 66-year-old woman who was reported missing in Christchurch has been found dead. Police Search and Rescue located her body at approximately 6 p.m. today. Police have expressed their gratitude to all those who assisted in the search efforts. These…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Woman in Whakatāne/Pongakawa Area
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 41-year-old Simran, who was reported missing from her home on Tuesday night. Authorities have expressed serious concerns for her welfare. Simran was last seen in Whakatāne, but her vehicle was later located…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonWhakatānePongakawaSimranShih TzuNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway Two Near Dannevirke
A serious crash occurred on State Highway Two near Dannevirke around 1.40pm. Police confirmed the two-vehicle collision, reporting initial indications of serious injuries. The road is currently blocked as emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to follow diversions…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 3 Near Sanson
One person died following a serious crash near Sanson this afternoon. The crash, involving a ute and a truck, was reported to emergency services about 12pm. The sole occupant of the ute died at the scene, and one person received…
Social IssuesTransportationDisasters Fatal CrashSansonState Highway 3Serious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in 2024 Pakuranga Heights Homicide
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi in Pakuranga Heights in August 2024. The arrest was made after a search warrant was executed at a Franklyne Road address in Ōtara. Operation Block…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation BlockPakuranga HeightsTuipulotu ViŌtaraManukau District CourtCounties Manukau CIBHomicideNew Zealand Police