Tag: new_zealand_police
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Southland Celebrates Resilience Against Organised Crime
The Murihiku community convened at Invercargill’s ILT Stadium on Thursday, November 27, to celebrate the Hāpori Manawaroa ki Murihiku, also known as the Southern Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme. The event recognised the programme's achievements over…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal MurihikuInvercargillROCCCasey CostelloJason GuthrieTom CampbellOrganized CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes SH1 Near Kaikoura
A serious crash near Waipapa Bay, Kaikoura, involving a motorcycle has resulted in one fatality. Police were called to the scene around 10 a.m. One person was found with injuries and died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is…
WorldTransportationDisastersAustralasia Fatal CrashSH1KaikouraWaipapa BayMotorcycleSerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Accept Findings in Wellington Taser Deployment
New Zealand Police have acknowledged and accepted the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) findings regarding the deployment of tasers by three officers in Wellington in January 2025. The incident occurred on January 9, when police responded to a family harm…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand PoliceIPCAWellingtonTaserCockayne RoadFamily Harm
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Man Charged After Stabbing in Henderson, New Zealand
A man has been charged following a stabbing in Henderson on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred off Edsel Street around 2.40pm, where a man was found with serious injuries. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, the arrested individual was…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonStabbingArrestWaitematā CIBWaitākere District CourtCrime/LegalNew Zealand Police
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Three Charged with Illegal Cannabis Distribution in Canterbury
Three people have been arrested and charged after an investigation into the illegal sale of cannabis in Canterbury. Police executed a search warrant in the Middle Christchurch area, revealing that a group, under the guise of a medicinal cannabis license,…
Law EnforcementLegalHealthSocial Issues Canterburycannabisillegal distributionChristchurcharrestorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Two-Truck Collision Closes State Highway 2 Near Maramarua
One person has died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am today. One other person was treated for minor injuries. State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashState Highway 2MaramaruaCollisionSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Hakyung Lee Sentenced for Murder of Her Two Children
Hakyung Lee has been sentenced for the 2018 murder of her two young children. Counties Manukau CIB initiated Operation Curb after the remains of Lee’s eight-year-old daughter Yuna Jo and six-year-old son Minu Jo were discovered in suitcases on 11…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesWorld Hakyung LeeYuna JoMinu JoCounties Manukau CIBOperation CurbWeymouthAuckland High CourtNew Zealand Police
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Dunedin and Invercargill
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will visit Dunedin and Invercargill this weekend, marking the countdown to the National Summer Special Olympics Games. The public is invited to attend the Southern Law Enforcement Torch Runs to take photos and interview participants,…
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Climbers' Bodies Recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook, according to police. The recovery operation involved the Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre. Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker stated, “We can now begin…
WorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Aoraki Mount CookClimbersRescue Coordination CentreDepartment of ConservationAccidentQueenstownNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Apirana Avenue in Glen Innes
A serious crash in Glen Innes involving a car and a motorbike has resulted in road closures and serious injuries. Police were alerted to the incident on Apirana Avenue just after 4pm. The motorbike rider sustained serious injuries and was…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Glen InnesApirana AvenuecrashmotorbikeTaniwha StreetEastview RoadNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Paul Rimene on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is described as 176cm tall with a large build and heavy tattoos. Police indicate that Rimene has numerous gang…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul RimeneWellington DistrictWairarapaArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceGang
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Police Investigate Serious Assault in Raumanga, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Raumanga last night. A woman was attacked in her home on Murdoch Crescent. Police were called to the scene just after 12am following reports of an injured person. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultRaumangaNew Zealand PoliceWhangāreiCrime StoppersMurdoch CrescentSerious Injury
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Whangārei Assault
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault at a commercial premises on Okara Drive, Whangārei, on November 6. They have released images of the man in question.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NZ PoliceWhangāreiOkara DriveAssaultCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Cambridge Petrol Station Robbed Early This Morning
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a petrol station in Cambridge early this morning. At approximately 6.35am, four individuals entered the Victoria Street petrol station and jumped over the counter. Staff members deployed the fog cannon, but the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Cambridgerobberypetrol stationVictoria StreetCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policefog cannon
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Police Investigate Suspicious Fires in Avalon, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding suspicious fires in Avalon. Two fires, one on Tuesday, November 11th and another on Thursday, November 20th, are under investigation after being deemed suspicious. No injuries were reported as…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues AvalonSuspicious FiresPolice investigationCrime StoppersFireNovemberNew Zealand Police
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Body Found in Search for Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana
A body has been found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana, who was reported missing on August 21. At approximately 7.43pm on Saturday, police were notified that a body had been located in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Te Anihana Pomanamissing personbody foundPukekoheAucklandinvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Body Found in Lake Rua, New Zealand
Police have located a body in Lake Rua this afternoon. It is believed to be the man who went missing in the water last night. The surrounding area remains closed to the public while authorities investigate. A formal identification process…
Law EnforcementDisasters Lake RuaBody FoundCoronerPolice investigationMissing personAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help in Edendale Assault Case
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a serious assault that occurred in Edendale on Saturday, November 15, at approximately 10.55pm. The incident took place near the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street. According to Detective Sergeant…
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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga, has resumed this morning. Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday, following reports that a man had been swept off the rocks while fishing…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw Enforcement Tapotupotu BayCape Reingamissing fishermansearch and rescueNorthlandCoastguardSurf LifesavingNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash on Manuka Street, Matamata
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Matamata this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Street at around 1.50pm. The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Fatal CrashManuka StreetMatamataEmergency ServicesSerious Crash UnitAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Names Released in Sanson Fatal House Fire
Police have released the names of the victims who died in a house fire in Sanson on Saturday, November 15th. The victims are Goldie May Iris Field, 1, Hugo John Field, 5, August James Field, 7, and Dean Michael Field,…
Social IssuesDisastersLaw Enforcement Sansonhouse firefatal incidentManawatūRoss GranthamNew Zealand Policeaccident
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Serious Crash Closes Manuka Street, Matamata
A serious crash in Matamata involving a car and a pedestrian has resulted in road closures and significant delays. Emergency services were called to Manuka Street at approximately 1.50pm following the incident. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisastersSocial Issues MatamataWaikatoManuka StreetSerious Crash UnitPedestrian AccidentTraffic IncidentEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Return Stolen Goods to German Tourist Before Departure
A German tourist was reunited with his stolen belongings at Auckland Airport thanks to a police investigation. The tourist reported a car break-in on November 19, stating that his rental car, parked on Crummer Road, Grey Lynn, had been broken…
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Man Jailed After Assaulting Shop Worker Who Offered Free Kebab
A 30-year-old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a shop worker in Henderson, Auckland, despite the worker's attempt to appease him with a free kebab. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 pm on October 26 at an eatery on…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia AssaultHendersonRobberyNew Zealand PoliceWaitematā CIBWaitākere District CourtViolent Crime
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Name Released in Fatal Whitianga Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Whitianga on November 12. He was Melford (Mel) Robert Watson, 80, of Whitianga. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said.…
Social IssuesTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashWhitiangaMelford (Mel) Robert WatsonAccidentNew Zealand PoliceHolly McKayDeath
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Truck Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 1 Near Orewa
A truck crash on the Northern Motorway near the Millwater off-ramp, Orewa, has led to significant delays for motorists. The incident was reported to police just after 11.30am. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reports of…
TransportationLaw EnforcementAustralasia OrewaState Highway 1truck crashtrafficNorthern MotorwayNew Zealand Policeaccident
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Police Seek Public Assistance After Fatal Crashes Near Timaru
Police are appealing to the public for information following a double fatal crash north of Timaru. The incident, involving a car and a truck, occurred on State Highway 1, near Brosnan Road, at approximately 5:10pm yesterday. Two people died at…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisastersSocial Issues TimaruState Highway 1Fatal CrashTraffic IncidentPolice investigationBrosnan RoadNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash on SH1 North of Timaru Claims Two Lives
Two people have died following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, north of Timaru. The incident occurred near the intersection of Brosnan Road. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5:10pm. Tragically,…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashSH1TimaruSerious Crash UnitTraffic accidentAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Operation Mist Nets Three Arrests in Invercargill Drug Bust
Three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following Operation Mist, a planned police operation in Invercargill. The arrests followed an investigation into the supply and sale of illicit drugs in the Invercargill area. Southland Police’s Organised Crime…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MistInvercargillSouthlandDrug BustMethamphetamineArrestsCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Timaru
A serious crash involving a car and a truck has blocked State Highway 1, north of Timaru. The incident, near the intersection with Brosnan Road, was reported around 5.10pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is attending…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 1TimaruBrosnan RoadSerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentNew Zealand PoliceAccident