Tag: new_zealand_police
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Methamphetamine Investigation Leads to Arrests in Auckland
A methamphetamine investigation has led Tasman Police to make arrests in the upper North Island. The investigation, focused on a methamphetamine supply chain between Tasman and Auckland, led detectives to a rural property in Hunua, south of Auckland, resulting in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal MethamphetamineTasman PoliceAucklandHells AngelsDrug SeizureCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested in Dunedin for Pounamu Theft, 820 Kilograms Seized
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with obstruction after police executed a search warrant in Dunedin, discovering 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu. The man has appeared in the Dunedin District Court and has been released on bail. Further…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues DunedinPounamuTheftNgāi TahuTe Rūnanga o MakaawhioNew Zealand PoliceProperty Crime
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Serious Crash on SH20, Māngere Leaves One Critical
One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp. The driver of…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters SH20MāngereSouth-Western MotorwayAuckland City HospitalSerious Crash UnitNZ PoliceAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Taneatua Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Taneatua, New Zealand. The crash occurred on White Pine Bush Road and was reported just after 6 p.m. yesterday evening. One person died at the scene, and a second person was…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashTaneatuaWhite Pine Bush RoadAccident InvestigationSingle-Vehicle CrashFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Invercargill
A man is in custody following a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill. Police initially approached the man around 5pm concerning a driving matter, but the vehicle fled. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman stated that a pursuit was authorized but…
Law EnforcementTransportation Invercargillfleeing driverpolice pursuitState Highway 6WintonMcKenzie RoadarrestNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud - Tasman
A crash involving a caravan has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident occurred at approximately 5.55pm between Tophouse and Bullock roads when a caravan rolled over. A second person involved sustained…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement CrashKorere Tophouse RoadSt ArnaudTasmanCaravanRoad ClosureAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Teenager Arrested After Christchurch Store Stabbing
A 14-year-old has been arrested by Christchurch Police after an aggravated robbery at a convenience store on Opawa Road. The incident occurred around 6.40am on Tuesday, December 2nd, when three offenders robbed the store. During the robbery, the store owner…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchOpawa RoadWoolstonstabbingaggravated robberyYouth CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police seek Robin Martin on dishonesty charges
Police are seeking Robin Dion Leslie Martin, 52, who has an arrest warrant for several dishonesty offences. He is known to frequent the Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions and is believed to be actively avoiding police. Police urge…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Robin MartinWarrant to arrestNew Zealand PoliceAucklandWaikatoBay of PlentyCrime/Law Enforcement
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Diesel Spill Causes Delays on SH2 Remutaka Hill
A diesel spill on State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, is causing traffic delays. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving through the area. Police were notified of the spill at approximately 7:10 am today. The council has…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Diesel SpillSH2Remutaka HillUpper HuttWellingtonTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 5 in Tapapa
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at 10.45 am. The road is currently closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Further updates will…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 5TapapaFatal CrashSerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand PoliceTraffic Incident
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Invercargill Police Investigate Theft of Burial Plaques from St Johns Cemetery
Invercargill Police are investigating the theft of burial plaques from grave sites at St Johns Cemetery. The thefts occurred between 28 October and 22 November 2025. Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Area Prevention Manager, stated that several of the stolen plaques…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaMilitary InvercargillSt Johns Cemeterytheftburial plaquesReturned Service personnelFirst World WarSecond World WarNew Zealand Police
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Operation Rudolph Targets Impaired Drivers in Central District
Central District Police have launched Operation Rudolph to combat impaired driving during the festive season. The initiative aims to ensure road safety as the Christmas period approaches. During a recent phase of the operation, Taranaki road policing staff tested over…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Operation RudolphCentral District Policeimpaired drivingTaranakiManawatūSenior Sergeant Andy ReidNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teen Metallica
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Metallica, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area. Metallica was last seen at approximately 8.45am on November 14. She is described as being about 160cm tall with long black…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceMetallicaMissing PersonManurewaWellsfordAucklandPublic Safety
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Truck Crash Blocks Eastern Hutt Road in Taita
Eastern Hutt Road in Taita is currently blocked following a truck crash this morning. Police were notified at 9.05am that a truck had rolled over between Peterkin Street and Page Grove. One person sustained moderate injuries, while another suffered minor…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Truck CrashEastern Hutt RoadTaitaPeterkin StreetPage GroveTraffic IncidentAccidentNew Zealand Police
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New Plymouth Homicide: Victim Named
Martin James Mooney, 68, has been identified as the victim of the homicide on St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, which occurred on November 19. Mr. Mooney was a resident of New Plymouth. According to Detective Sergeant Christoper Allemann, New Plymouth…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New PlymouthHomicideMartin James MooneySt Aubyn StreetChristopher AllemannNew Plymouth High CourtMurderNew Zealand Police
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Correction: Fatal Crash at Bucklands Crossing Occurred on November 29
The New Zealand Police have issued a correction to a media release concerning a fatal crash on Lamb Hill Road. The initial release incorrectly stated the date of the incident. The crash actually occurred on Saturday, November 29, around 7pm.…
Law EnforcementDisastersTransportationSocial Issues Fatal CrashBucklands CrossingLamb Hill RoadNew Zealand PoliceCorrectionAccidentNovember 29
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Fatal Crash in Bucklands Crossing Claims One Life
One person died following a serious crash in Bucklands Crossing last night. Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Road at approximately 7pm. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has examined the location,…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Fatal CrashBucklands CrossingLamb Hill RoadSerious Crash UnitEmergency ServicesNew Zealand PoliceFatality
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Motorbike Rider Seriously Injured After Fleeing Police in Lower Hutt
A motorbike rider is in serious condition after crashing when fleeing from Police late last night in Lower Hutt. According to Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings, the incident occurred at approximately 10.30pm when Police observed the motorbike being…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Lower Huttmotorbike crashpolice pursuitFairway DriveTaita DriveSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand Police
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Kauaeranga Road in Thames Closed Due to Police Investigation
Kauaeranga Road in Thames is currently closed near Te Ana Lane as police investigate an earlier incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The closure is expected to cause significant disruption, and drivers are urged to…
Law EnforcementTransportation Kauaeranga RoadThamesTe Ana LaneRoad ClosurePolice InvestigationWaikatoNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Water Incident in Glenbrook Claims One Life
A person has died following a water-related incident in Glenbrook this morning. Emergency services were called to the area near Falston Road, Glenbrook, at approximately 8.40am after a person was pulled unresponsive from the water. CPR was administered, but sadly,…
WorldDisastersLaw Enforcement FatalityWater-related incidentGlenbrookEmergency ServicesCPRCoronerFalston RoadNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Wairoa Claims One Life
One person has died following a serious crash in Wairoa this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4.10am after a vehicle entered the water near the intersection of Carroll Street and River Parade. Emergency services found one…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashWairoaPolice National Dive SquadCarroll StreetRiver ParadeAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Picton, New Zealand
A serious crash involving a truck and a motor home in Dublin Street, Picton, has prompted a response from emergency services. Police were called to the scene at approximately 7.45am. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained serious injuries.…
TransportationDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues PictonCrashTraffic IncidentEmergency ServicesDublin StreetMotor Vehicle AccidentNew Zealand Police
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Emergency Services Respond to Vehicle in Water in Wairoa
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash near Carroll Street and River Parade in Wairoa. Police were called around 4.10am following reports that a vehicle had left the road and entered the water. Authorities are currently working to determine…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Wairoavehicle accidentemergency servicespoliceCarroll StreetRiver ParadeNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested in Waterview After Failing to Return to Custody
A 56-year-old man, previously subject to a warrant for arrest after he failed to return to custody, has been located. Police issued a media release on November 21 regarding the case. The man was arrested in Waterview this afternoon and…
Law EnforcementLegal ArrestWaterviewAuckland District CourtNew Zealand PoliceWarrantCustodyJarred Williamson
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Man Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in Papatoetoe
A 42-year-old man has been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Papatoetoe. The man allegedly forced an elderly man out of his vehicle and stole it. The incident began when the man arrived at a house on Wyllie Road and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia Papatoetoeaggravated robberyManukauManurewaspear gunWyllie RoadNew Zealand Police
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Operation Matata Uncovers Drug Smuggling Syndicate at Auckland Airport
A joint Police-Customs investigation, dubbed "Operation Matata," has led to nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates allegedly involved in a syndicate smuggling drugs through Auckland Airport. The operation targeted a syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through unattended baggage.…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MatataAuckland Airportdrug smugglingBrotherhood 28 MCmethamphetaminecocainecrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police and Customs to Update on Operation Matata
A joint media stand-up with Police and Customs will provide an update on Operation Matata. The joint investigation targets the importation of drugs through unattended baggage on international flights. The stand-up will be held today at midday at Auckland City…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportation Operation MatataPoliceCustomsDrug ImportationAucklandInternational FlightsNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
An Auckland man is in custody facing serious charges after a dangerous pursuit across the city and two attempted carjackings. The incident began when Police noticed the man’s hatchback driving erratically just before 3am. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Aucklandarrestcarjackingdangerous drivingmethamphetamineManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teen Tracey
Counties Manukau South Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tracey, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her Conifer Grove home. Police believe Tracey is likely in the south Auckland area. Police and Tracey’s family are concerned for her…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonTraceyCounties Manukau South PoliceConifer GroveSouth AucklandNew Zealand PoliceTeenager
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Man Charged with Arson in Waikaia House Fire
A 35-year-old man from Dunedin has been charged with arson in connection to a suspicious house fire that occurred in Waikaia last year. The fire, which took place on Elswick Street, was reported just after midnight on February 21, 2024.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia ArsonWaikaiaHouse FireElswick StreetGore District CourtDunedinCriminal LawNew Zealand Police