Tag: northland_cib
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Police Seek Witnesses for Fatal Kauri Crash
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal crash on State Highway 1 in Kauri on Monday, August 3. One person died at the scene, and police are particularly interested in vehicles seen traveling at…
Law EnforcementTransportation KauriFatal CrashState Highway 1New Zealand PoliceWitnessesDashcam FootageNorthland CIB
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Body Recovered in Search for Missing Dargaville Man
Police recovered a body from the Wairoa River, believed to be missing 22-year-old Saxzin Steedman. Formal identification is pending, and the death has been referred to the Coroner.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Saxzin SteedmanDargavilleWairoa RiverNew Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueCoronerNorthland CIB
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Ōpononi Woman Identified in Far North Homicide Investigation
New Zealand Police have identified Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley, 76, as the woman found deceased in Whirinaki. A 26-year-old man faces murder charges, remanded until his Whangārei High Court appearance in June 2026.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Tārati BuckleyWhirinakiŌpononiHomicideMurderNew Zealand PoliceNorthland CIB
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Police Launch Online Portal for Tikipunga Stabbing Investigation
Police are appealing for public assistance and CCTV footage following a serious stabbing at a Tikipunga party. An online portal has been established to collect information related to the incident, with the victim recovering in hospital.
Law EnforcementHealthSocial IssuesLegalMedical Science TikipungastabbingCCTVonline portalNew Zealand PoliceNorthland CIBCrime
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death of 3-Year-Old in Kaikohe
Police in Kaikohe are investigating the unexplained death of a 3-year-old girl. Emergency services responded to a call on Tawanui Road, but the child was declared dead at the scene.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues KaikoheNorthland CIBRhys JohnstonTawanui RoadNew Zealand PoliceDeath InvestigationChild DeathNZ Police