Tag: new_zealand_police
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Four Arrested in Christchurch Gang Funeral Operation
Christchurch Police have arrested four people following a week-long operation centered around a gang-related funeral in the city. The operation began last Thursday, January 8, as gang members arrived in Christchurch and concluded yesterday, January 13, as they departed. Among…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchPolice OperationGang FuneralArrestsWeapons SeizedCommunity SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Footage After Fatal Rotorua Crash
Police are seeking dashcam or CCTV footage of a silver Lexus sedan, registration DZS7, following a fatal crash on State Highway 36 near Rotorua yesterday evening. The collision occurred around 5:30pm when the Lexus sedan collided with an oncoming truck.…
Law EnforcementTransportation RotoruaState Highway 36Fatal CrashPolice AppealDashcam FootageLexus SedanRoad SafetyNew Zealand Police
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River Road Section Closed for Vehicle Recovery
A section of River Road near Clarkin Road in Fairfield, Waikato, has been closed to allow Police to conduct a vehicle recovery. The closure is expected to remain in place until at least 6pm. Motorists are advised to use alternative…
Law EnforcementTransportation River RoadFairfieldWaikatoPoliceVehicle RecoveryRoad ClosureTraffic AlertNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Sudden Death Near Waiotapu Geyser
Police have released the name of a woman who died near the Lady Knox Geyser in Waiotapu on December 21, 2025. Briar Stockley, 42, of Rotorua, was identified by authorities. Police extended their condolences to Ms. Stockley’s loved ones. Her…
Law Enforcement PoliceWaiotapuLady Knox GeyserRotoruaBriar StockleySudden DeathCoronerNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged in Theft of War Plaques from Invercargill Cemetery
Invercargill Police have charged a 44-year-old man with theft following the removal of veteran war plaques from St John Cemetery. Between October 28 and November 22, nine plaques were taken, with four removed from the graves of Returned Service personnel…
Law EnforcementMilitarySocial Issues InvercargillTheftWar PlaquesCemeteryPoliceReturned Service PersonnelWorld War IWorld War IINew Zealand Police
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Four Charged After Thames Aggravated Robbery
Four people are set to appear in Hamilton Youth Court on charges stemming from an aggravated robbery at a Thames business. The accused include two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man, and two 14-year-old boys. Charges laid are aggravated robbery, unlawfully…
Law EnforcementDisasters ThamesAggravated RobberyPoliceHamiltonYouth CourtNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Police Disrupt Large Youth Gatherings in Coromandel
Police disrupted gatherings of approximately 1000 youth at Williamson Park in Whangamatā and 300 youth near the Surf Club Reserve in Pauanui last night. Bottles were thrown at officers in Whangamatā, with one officer being hit, though fortunately not injured.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PoliceCoromandelWhangamatāPauanuiYouth GatheringsPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Three Youths Arrested Following Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Three youths have been arrested in Hamilton following an aggravated robbery on Mill Street. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at approximately 6:40am. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner, no one was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonAggravated RobberyArrestMill StreetNeil FaulknerYouth CourtFirearmNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Police Target Drink Driving in Hastings
Hawke’s Bay Police are "reasonably pleased" with the results of a drink driving operation conducted on Friday, December 19, in Hastings. During the operation, four impaired drivers were apprehended. Police set up a checkpoint at the roundabout of Pakowhai Road…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Hawke's BayHastingsDrink DrivingNathan RossPakowhai RoadNew Zealand Police
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New North Road in Kingsland Reopens After Crash
New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland, has reopened to traffic in both directions following a lunchtime crash. Police inquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Motorists are urged to drive carefully this Christmas Eve to ensure safe arrival…
TransportationLaw EnforcementAustralasia New North RoadKingslandAucklandCrashTrafficJarred WilliamsonNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Charged After Wilful Damage Incidents
A Police investigation in Auckland's Whenuapai has led to charges against a 34-year-old man for two counts of wilful damage. The incidents, which occurred on December 9 and 11, 2025, involved damage to a woman's vehicle. The accused is scheduled…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandWhenuapaiWaitematā WestRyan BuntingWilful DamageWaitākere District CourtCCTVNew Zealand Police
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gatherings in Wellington
Wellington Police disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight, preventing them from setting up at key locations. Operation Kereru targeted approximately 200 vehicles from areas including Whanganui, Levin, and Palmerston North, intending to engage in dangerous driving activities in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WellingtonPoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyOperation KereruCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Disrupted in Kingsland Following Multi-Vehicle Crash
A crash in Kingsland has blocked New North Road, causing delays. Emergency services are attending the scene where a pickup truck collided with multiple vehicles. The incident occurred near the intersection of King Street at 12.20pm. While no serious injuries…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues KingslandAucklandNew North RoadTraffic IncidentCrashNew Zealand PoliceJarred Williamson
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Name Released in Fatal Ōpōtiki Motorcycle Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on December 19. He has been identified as Steven Haskell, aged 45. "Our thoughts are with his family and loved…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ŌpōtikiState Highway 35Motorcycle CrashFatal AccidentSteven HaskellNew Zealand PoliceAccident Investigation
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Cell Phone Signal Leads to Rescue of Stranded Trio in Kaitoke Regional Park
Three young men were rescued after spending a cold, wet night stranded in a gorge, thanks to a sliver of cell phone reception. The trio had intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park. According to…
Politics and GovernmentWorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Kaitoke Regional ParkHutt RiverSearch and RescueNew Zealand Defence ForceJonathan WestruppWellingtonPersonal Locator BeaconNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 50 in Hastings Closed Due to Vegetation Fire
State Highway 50 in Fernhill, Hastings, is currently closed due to a vegetation fire near the highway. Police were alerted to the fire around 2.50pm and are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with evacuations. As of now, there have…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 50FernhillHastingsVegetation FireRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceFire and Emergency New Zealand
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New District Commanders Appointed Across New Zealand
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced the provisional appointment of four new District Commanders. The appointments span the Waikato, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, and Eastern District regions. Superintendent Scott Gemmell (Ngāpuhi) has been provisionally appointed as Waikato District…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersScott GemmellPenny GiffordWill LoughrinJoel LambWellington
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Duo in Court Following E-Bike Theft from Teens in Belmont
Two people are facing charges after allegedly stealing an E-Bike from two teenagers in Belmont last weekend. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on Saturday when the teenagers were riding their E-Bikes along Lake Road. According to Detective Senior Sergeant…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia E-Bike TheftBelmontNorth Shore District CourtŌtaraAggravated RobberyShopliftingNew Zealand Police
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Missing Teenager Located Safe in Avondale
A 16-year-old who was reported missing from the Avondale area has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. In a statement released today, the police confirmed the teenager's safe return. The police expressed their gratitude to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonAvondaleNew Zealand PoliceLocatedTeenagerPublic AssistanceHolly McKay
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Lindis Pass Road Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
Lindis Pass Road at Omarama is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash reported around 10 a.m. Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection with Short Cut Road. Fortunately, only minor injuries were sustained. However, the road remains…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Lindis Pass RoadOmaramaTwo-Vehicle CrashRoad BlockedEmergency ServicesTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Kaitaia Motorcycle Crash Victim Named
Marcus Tepania, 31, of Kaitaia, has been named as the man who died following a motorcycle crash in Kaitaia on December 12. Police have released his name and stated that their “thoughts are with his friends and whānau at this…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation KaitaiaMotorcycle CrashFatal AccidentMarcus TepaniaAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Henderson Police Nab Shoplifters with Trolley Full of Luxury Goods
Two women were arrested in Henderson on Sunday after attempting to steal nearly $1000 in groceries from a supermarket. The Henderson Beat Team was patrolling when supermarket workers alerted them to the alleged shoplifting. Sergeant Rachael England said the team…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HendersonshopliftingWaitākere District CourtcrimeNew Zealand PoliceRachael EnglandWestCity
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Boatie Rescued from Lake Taupō After Boat Fire
A boatie was fortunate to survive after a fishing trip on Lake Taupō went awry, prompting a water safety warning from Police and local iwi. Police were alerted around 6:45 pm following reports of a boat fire seen from Kinloch.…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Lake Taupōboat firewater safetymarine search and rescueKinlochBarry ShepherdRakeipoho TaiaroaNew Zealand Police
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Stolen Bentley Leads to Discovery of Multiple Vehicles and Firearm
An investigation into a stolen Bentley has led North Shore Police to recover almost half a dozen stolen vehicles and a shotgun. The Waitematā East’s Tactical Crime Unit began investigating a burglary on the North Shore in the early hours…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BentleyNorth ShoreWaitematā EastGlen EdenHuiaCrimeFirearmNew Zealand Police
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Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Intoxicated Driver in Gore
A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in Gore District Court on January 21, 2026, after being caught driving under the influence. Police arrested the woman after receiving a tip from a member of the public who saw a vehicle…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia Drunk DrivingGoreArrestChristopher RigbyTe AnauNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Search Underway for Missing Person Near Waikawau Boat Ramp
A search is underway for a person reported missing in the water near the Waikawau boat ramp. Police were alerted at approximately 9.45am following reports that someone was in difficulty off the Thames Coast Road. One person had reached the…
DisastersLaw Enforcement WaikawauThames Coast RoadPolice EagleCoastguard HowickAuckland Coastguard Air PatrolFire and Emergency New ZealandMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash in Mount Eden Causes Delays
A serious crash in Mount Eden, Auckland City, is causing significant delays for motorists. The incident, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Roads. Police were alerted to the crash at approximately 11.40am.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Mount EdenAucklandDominion RoadBalmoral RoadCrashSerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Operation Diablo Nets Drugs, Firearms, and Arrests in Southland
Operation Diablo has resulted in the arrest of eight people and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash from addresses across Southland last week. Police executed 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill, targeting gang-related drug…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Operation DiabloSouthlandInvercargillDrug SeizureFirearmsArrestsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Waikato Police Net Shoplifters with Dedicated Retail Crime Teams
A dedicated retail crime team established in the Waikato District is showing positive results in disrupting and targeting retail crime. Launched last month, the bespoke area-based Retail Crime Teams focus on retail-related offenses and target the district's most active offenders.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaikatoRetail CrimeShopliftingCambridgeHamiltonHuntlyNew Zealand Police
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Police Continue Search for Mitchell Cole in Ruatiti Double Homicide
Police are continuing their search for Mitchell Cole, wanted in connection with a double homicide that occurred in Ruatiti on Saturday, December 13th. Authorities are urging individuals entering the bush in the Ruatiti area to remain vigilant and report any…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Mitchell ColeRuatitidouble homicideNew Zealand PoliceGerard BoutereyCrime Stoppersbull mastiff