Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police Continue Investigation into Baby Ru's Death Two Years On
New Zealand Police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the death of Baby Ru, two years after he was admitted to Hutt Hospital with critical injuries. The boy, known as Baby Ru, died shortly before his second birthday as…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Baby RuHutt HospitalNick PritchardNew Zealand Policehomicideinvestigationdeath
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Multiple Fires Cause Evacuations in Kaikōura
Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand as multiple large fires break out in Kaikōura. A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road closures around the area. Police are also assisting with the evacuations of schools and…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersAustralasiaLaw EnforcementSocial Issues KaikōuraFire and Emergency New Zealandfiresevacuationscordonsroad closuresNew Zealand Police
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Heathcote Valley Death: Man Formally Identified
The man who was found deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on September 19 has been formally identified. The man’s death has been referred to the Coroner. Due to a Coronial order prohibiting the release of identifying details,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Heathcote ValleyHorotane Valley RoadCoronerNew Zealand PoliceDeath Investigation
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Name Released in Whangārei Fatal Crash Investigation
Police have released the name of the victim of the fatal crash in Whangārei on October 11. Rhys Harris-Wikaira, 31, of Whangārei, died in the incident. Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj, acknowledged the impact on the community, stating, "We…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia Whangāreifatal crashRhys Harris-WikairaNorthland DistrictSuperintendent Matt SrhojNew Zealand PoliceInvestigation
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Man Dies After Falling Branch Incident on Mount Victoria
A man has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria. Emergency services were called to Lookout Road, Mount Victoria, at approximately 9:20am following reports of a man with critical injuries. The man was transported to a…
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High Winds Cause Truck Mishap in Hawke's Bay
Eastern District Police are advising high-sided vehicle operators to consider postponing travel in Hawke's Bay. Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle incident on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck overturned due to high winds. Reports from Hawke's Bay indicate…
WeatherTransportationDisastersGeneral Weather Hawke's BayEastern District Policehigh-sided vehiclesState Highway 2TakapauTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Man to Appear in Court Following Fatal Crash in Te Mapara
A 19-year-old man has been summonsed to court following a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara on 11 July 2025. The two-vehicle crash involved a vehicle towing a boat on a trailer. Emergency services were alerted to the…
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Fatal CrashTe MaparaState Highway 3New PlymouthTe Kuiti District CourtDangerous DrivingNateisha-Kurstyn Hana-WetereNew Zealand Police
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Further Charges Laid in Dilworth School Investigation
Auckland detectives have laid further charges following Operation Beverly, the investigation into alleged historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, this week, detectives charged another man as part of their ongoing enquiries into these…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalEducation Operation BeverlyDilworth SchoolAucklandsexual abuseCrime StoppersMark GreavesNew Zealand Police
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Youths Aged 12-15 Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Car
Eight youths, aged 12 to 15, were taken into custody after a fleeing incident in Auckland early this morning. At approximately 3.20am, Police observed a stolen Toyota in Massey. The Police Eagle helicopter and Delta Dog Unit were deployed as…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WaitematāAucklandPolice Eagle helicopterDelta Dog UnitMatt BartlettYouth CrimeState Highway 20New Zealand Police
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Two Arrested After Birkenhead Aggravated Robbery
Police have made arrests in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store that occurred on October 1st. At approximately 1:35 pm, authorities responded to reports of three individuals armed with weapons entering a commercial property on Mokoia Road.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Birkenheadaggravated robberyarrestMokoia RoadWaitematā CIBCounties ManukaucrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Jeremy Robertson in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson, in his 50s, in relation to a homicide investigation in Pahiatua. Officers want to speak with him regarding an incident on Wednesday, October 15, where a woman was found dead in a residential property. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Jeremy RobertsonPahiatuaHomicideMitsubishi ASXRotoruaCrime StoppersDave ThompsonNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Jeremy Robertson in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson in relation to a homicide investigation in Pahiatua after a woman was found dead at a residential property on Thursday, October 15. Robertson is in his 50s and of solid build. He was believed to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PahiatuahomicideJeremy RobertsonRotoruaMitsubishi ASXCrime StoppersDave ThompsonNew Zealand Police
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Police Urge Motorbike Riders to Take Care After Several Crashes
Police are urging motorcycle riders to exercise caution on the roads as spring arrives, following four crashes within two hours. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director Road Policing, noted the increase in motorcycle activity during warmer months, leading to a rise in…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues MotorcyclePoliceCrashesRoad SafetySteve GreallyWhatawhataHuntlyNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Feilding Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Halcombe Road, Feilding, earlier today. The incident prompted an immediate response, and cordons are currently in place as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a thorough examination of the scene. Motorists are…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters Fatal CrashFeildingHalcombe RoadSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident InvestigationFatality
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Man Dies After Ngaruawahia Crash
A 59-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a crash in Ngaruawahia earlier this month. Emergency services responded to the crash between a car and a motorcycle on River Road around 7 a.m. on October 1. The motorcycle rider,…
WorldSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasiaLaw Enforcement Ngaruawahiacrashmotorcycle accidentWaikato HospitalCraig ReadRiver RoadfatalityNew Zealand Police
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Highway Closure South of Makikihi for Truck Recovery
South Canterbury motorists should expect delays on State Highway 1 south of Makikihi tonight. The highway will close to recover a truck involved in a crash earlier today. Emergency services were alerted to the crash, between Rodgers Road and Frederick…
TransportationLaw Enforcement SH1MakikihiCanterburyRoad ClosureTruck RecoveryEmergency ServicesCrashNew Zealand Police
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Henderson Beat Team Makes Arrests and Lays Charges
The Henderson Beat Team in Waitematā District has reported significant results since its inception early last month. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Response Manager, stated that the team has made 48 arrests in their first four weeks and laid…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesBusinessLegal Henderson Beat TeamWaitematā DistrictarreststheftWaitākere District CourtshopliftingNew Zealand Police
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Two Dead After Crash in Brynderwyn, Northland
Two people died following a crash early this morning on State Highway 1, Brynderwyn, Northland. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3 a.m. after reports of a collision between a truck and a car. The two occupants of…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Northlandfatal crashBrynderwynState Highway 1Serious Crash Unittruck accidentfatalityNew Zealand Police
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Train and Vehicle Collide in Avondale, Auckland
A collision between a vehicle and a train has led to the closure of Chalmers Street in Avondale, Auckland. Police responded to the incident at 8.20am this morning, but there have been no reports of injuries. Chalmers Street remains closed…
TransportationLaw Enforcement AvondaleAucklandChalmers StreetTrain CollisionWestern LineRail ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Delays Expected on Ti Rakau Drive After Crash
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Ti Rakau Drive, near the intersection of Burswood Drive, Pakuranga, following a crash at around 7.27am today. The incident involved a collision between a car and a motorbike. One lane heading towards Pakuranga…
WorldTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Traffic DelaysTi Rakau DrivePakurangaCrashMotorbikeEmergency ServicesCounties ManukauNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 at Brynderwyn
A serious crash involving a car and a truck occurred at approximately 3.06am on SH1 at Brynderwyn. Police have implemented traffic controls and are advising motorists to expect delays. Where possible, motorists should take alternative routes. Emergency services are expected…
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Five Arrested in Ōpōtiki Drug Operation
Five people have been arrested and drugs seized in Ōpōtiki as police target drug dealing in the area. Four search warrants were carried out on Wednesday 15 September, at addresses believed to be involved in the sale or supply of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōpōtikidrug dealingarrestssearch warrantscannabismethamphetamineCrimestoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Hit and Run Near Paeroa
Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on State Highway 2, near Paeroa, last weekend. On Saturday, October 11th, authorities received a report concerning a vehicle that collided with a campervan while attempting a dangerous overtake. The incident…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesMedia PaeroaState Highway 2Hit and RunDangerous DrivingTraffic CollisionSergeant Scott TyrrellAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Locate Vehicle in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police have located the missing vehicle of a woman found dead in Pahiatua. Officers were called to a residence on Arthur Street, Pahiatua, on Wednesday around 4.40pm, where they discovered the deceased woman. It was determined that her red, late-model…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Pahiatuahomicidevehicle recoveryRotoruaMitsubishi ASX VRXArthur StreetDavid ThompsonNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Aka Aka Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Aka Aka, Waikato, on October 5. He was Ryan George Terry-Daley, 31, of Waiuku, Auckland. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time,"…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Aka AkaWaikatofatal crashRyan George Terry-DaleyWaiukuAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Ōhaeawai Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Ōhaeawai, Far North, on September 30. He was Riccardo Clark, 20, of Waimā, Far North. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time,"…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation ŌhaeawaiFar Northfatal crashRiccardo ClarkWaimāNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Piarere, New Zealand
Taupō Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on State Highway 1, Piarere, on Wednesday evening. Emergency services responded to the incident, which took place near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at approximately 7:50 p.m.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Piarerefatal crashState Highway 1Taupō PoliceHorahora RoadAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Piarere
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred around 7:40 p.m. near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere, north-west of Tirau. Police have reported serious injuries. The road is currently closed, and diversions are in place to manage…
WorldTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 1PiarereBay of PlentyTraffic accidentRoad closureSerious Crash UnitHorahora RoadNew Zealand Police
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Vehicle Fire Blocks State Highway 1 Near Kekerengu
State Highway 1 north of Kekerengu is currently blocked in both directions due to a vehicle fire. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:15pm. Authorities are advising motorists to anticipate delays and, if feasible, to postpone their…
TransportationMedia State Highway 1KekerenguVehicle FireTraffic DelayEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Assist Ambulance Carrying Newborn Blocked by Floods in Awakino Gorge
A patient transfer service ambulance carrying a newborn was among vehicles stranded by flooding and slips in Awakino on Monday night. Heavy rain had rendered the road through the Gorge area impassable. Constable Donna Potroz from Mōkau responded to a…
WeatherTransportationHealthDisasters Awakino GorgeConstable Donna PotrozHato Hone St JohnNew PlymouthWaikato HospitalFloodingPatient TransferNew Zealand Police