Tag: palmerston_north
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Manawatū Police Operation Leads to 14 New Charges
Manawatū Police have filed 14 new charges against individuals as a result of Operation Maxim, an operation conducted on February 25. The operation, which spanned across the Central District, focused on apprehending people wanted for various offenses, including retail crime…
Law EnforcementPolitics and Government Manawatū PoliceOperation MaximRetail CrimeBail BreachesPalmerston NorthCentral DistrictNew Zealand Police
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TikTok Livestream Leads to Arrest of Youths in Car Theft Spree
A TikTok livestream led to the arrest of six youths in Palmerston North after they allegedly stole multiple cars. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, police were alerted to a livestream showing a vehicle crashing into a pole. The occupants then…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaMedia Crisis Palmerston NorthTikTokcar theftYouth AidManawatuarrestlivestreamNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Fitzherbert East Road
One person died following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, State Highway 56, in Palmerston North. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:30pm after reports of the serious incident. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a thorough…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Fatal CrashPalmerston NorthFitzherbert East RoadState Highway 56Serious Crash UnitAccidentFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Fitzherbert East Road
One person is in serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, east of Palmerston North. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:30pm. The road is currently closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.…
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Police to Address Fatal House Fire in Sanson
Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, will address the media this afternoon regarding the fatal house fire incident that occurred in Sanson over the weekend. A stand-up will be held at 2.30pm in Palmerston North, where Inspector Grantham will provide…
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Arrest Made in Connection to Brooklyn Shooting
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Palmerston North in connection with the shooting at Brooklyn’s Pukehinau Flats last Sunday. She is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Saturday, November 8, on charges of aggravated robbery, and…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Central District
The Central District Police are hosting the Central leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run this Saturday, supporting Special Olympics athletes as they carry the Flame of Hope. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics…
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Palmerston North Police Apprehend Daylight Robber
Palmerston North Police have arrested a 29-year-old man following a robbery in the central city. Police responded to reports of a chase and robbery in Downtown Plaza around 1pm yesterday. The victim had jewellery stolen under threat of violence. Officers…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Newbury, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a fatal crash that occurred in Newbury, near Palmerston North. The incident, which took place on Hansens Line, was reported to emergency services around 9am yesterday, but police believe…
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Police in Palmerston North
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after two incidents in the past 48 hours involving gunshots fired towards police in Palmerston North. The shots were aimed at officers after they attempted to stop suspicious vehicles. Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District…
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Operation Purple Nets Infringements and Arrests in Manawatū
A strong police presence in Manawatū overnight led to numerous infringements and arrests targeting anti-social road users. Operation Purple, supported by officers from Whanganui, Taranaki, Wellington, and Hawke’s Bay, involved at least 250 breath tests and successfully disrupted activities that…
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Appeal for Information After Aggravated Robbery in Palmerston North
Police are appealing for information regarding an aggravated robbery that occurred on Thursday, August 14, in Palmerston North. According to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross, at approximately 9:40 pm, a man was assaulted and robbed by three male suspects near the…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Unemployment Rise Leads to Longer Commutes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent, a near-five year high, as businesses reduce staff or halt hiring. RNZ said that 156,000 people are out of work. According to RNZ, a Hawke's…
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SH1 Manakau Closed Following Crash
State Highway 1 at Manakau is closed following a crash near Whakahoro Road. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to delay any non-essential travel, as diversions are via Palmerston North and the Remutaka…
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Name Released in Fatal SH56 Tiakitahuna Crash
Colin Parker, 85, of Palmerston North, has been identified as the man who died in a crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna, on Monday, July 14, according to a Police media release. Police have extended their sympathies to Mr. Parker’s…
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Name Released in Fatal Pahiatua Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday, May 15. He was identified as 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Police extend their thoughts to…
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Two to Appear in Court Following Marton Incidents
Two men are facing charges following an aggravated robbery and burglary in Marton. The incidents occurred at a commercial premises on Broadway. On May 10, Police responded to a report of an aggravated robbery where an employee was confronted by…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on axe attack report, missing woman, and Israeli ministers ban
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Christchurch police did not investigate a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses about a mental health patient who claimed to have attacked a woman with an axe. RNZ said the police cited limited information and…
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Ten Arrested, Seven Injured at Anti-Social Road User Event in Levin and Palmerston North
Ten people were arrested following an anti-social road user event in Levin and Palmerston North, resulting in injuries to five members of the public and two police officers. Inspector Ash Gurney reported that around 1,000 people gathered in Levin, engaging…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Teen's Death, Healthcare Disparities, and More
RNZ is reporting that a teenager has died after being critically injured while playing a game based on the "Run It" craze in Palmerston North. RNZ said the teen was 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who worked at Mainfreight Transport. In other…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldMedical ScienceEconomyLegal Ryan SatterthwaitePalmerston NorthNorthlandHealth NZChristchurchRichard ChambersChris HipkinsRNZ News
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Teen Dies After Tackle Game Injury in Palmerston North
A 19-year-old man has died after suffering a critical head injury during a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon. The man was taken to hospital by his friends but passed away on Monday night. Manawatū Area…
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Media Monitor: Mark Lundy Released From Prison
RNZ is reporting that convicted double murderer Mark Lundy was released from Tongariro Prison on Wednesday. He was granted parole last month, but the release date was suppressed until Wednesday. Corrections confirmed Lundy left the prison around 6 a.m. RNZ…
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Arrest Made in Cloverlea Serious Assault Case
A 42-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged in connection to a serious assault in Cloverlea last month. The man was arrested at 2pm yesterday in the Roslyn area. The victim was discovered at a Cecil Place address…
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