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Serious Crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Police are responding to a serious crash on Wairere Drive in Hamilton, involving a car and a truck. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM between Pukete and River roads, and has resulted in one person sustaining critical injuries, with several…
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Woman Dies in Twizel E-Scooter Crash
Police have released the name of a woman who died following an e-scooter crash in Twizel on February 28. She was Amber Rose Young, 42, from Geraldine. Police stated that their thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult…
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Two Christchurch Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint, Employees Assaulted
Police are investigating two aggravated robberies that occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The first incident took place around 8:10 PM at a commercial premises on Briggs Road, Shirley. Two individuals entered the establishment armed with a weapon, assaulted an…
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Hawke's Bay Clubs Urged to Boost Security After Burglaries
Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke's Bay to remain vigilant after a series of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, nine burglaries have been investigated, with offenders stealing cash, alcohol, and equipment, and causing damage. Detective Sergeant…
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Toy Guns at Night Market Lead to Police Response and Arrests
Police were called to Botany Town Centre around 10:40pm last night following reports of youths pointing a firearm at a bus driver. An armed response was initiated, and officers located a group of five youths who were taken into custody.…
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One Dead in Dunedin Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, on the evening of March 28. Police were alerted to the incident, which took place on private property, at approximately 7:10 PM. Despite…
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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Man Arrested for Serious Assault in Stratford Park
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in King Edward Park, Stratford, on Friday evening. The man is due to appear in the Hawera District Court today, facing charges of wounding with intent…
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
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Police Recover Two Stolen Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Flat Bush
Police conducting a search for a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Flat Bush on Tuesday night located not only the targeted vehicle but also a second stolen luxury car valued at over $100,000. The initial search began around 11:40 PM when officers…
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49 New Police Officers Graduate in Porirua
Forty-nine new police constables have graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. The 393 recruit wing celebrated their attestation today with friends and family present. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police, the Honourable Casey…
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Four Youths Arrested After Failed Liquor Store Burglary Attempt
Four males, aged between 15 and 17, have been referred to Youth Aid following an attempted burglary at a liquor store in Clarks Beach early Monday morning. The group allegedly attempted to gain entry to the Seaway Road store by…
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SH1 Bombay Crash Causes Delays
State Highway One in Bombay, Counties Manukau, has been reduced to a single northbound lane following a crash earlier this morning. The incident, involving a car and a truck, was reported to police at 7:12 am near the Beaver Road…
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Man Charged After Hokitika Burglary and Vehicle Incident
Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary that occurred last week in Hokitika. On Thursday, February 26, police received a report from a local contractor detailing stolen items from their site. The following day, a police…
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Man Appears in Court After Waipa Family Harm Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today following a family harm incident in Parawera, Waipa, yesterday. The man faces a number of charges related to the incident. Armed Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad…
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Man Arrested Following Assault in Ōpōtiki
A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an assault on a woman in Ōpōtiki overnight. Police were called to Ohiwa Harbour Road around 10:30pm following reports of the assault. The alleged offender was located in Whakatāne shortly after 12:30am…
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man arrested in Dunedin overnight faces multiple charges after a series of events on Thursday evening. The man was apprehended in Fraser's Gully after attempting to evade police. During the pursuit, police discharged a firearm, though no injuries…
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Pedestrian Injured in Clevedon Road Crash
Police are responding to a crash on Clevedon Road in Papakura involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident occurred around 8:20 AM this morning. The pedestrian involved has been taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Authorities have implemented…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicles in Manukau
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man following an incident in Manukau where he allegedly rammed two police vehicles. The incident began just before 1:45 am when police observed a van driving erratically, running red lights. The Eagle helicopter…
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
One person has sustained moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido Place shortly before 7:40am. Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while police conducted enquiries, but these lockdowns have since been…
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Police Appeal for Witnesses in Napier Child's Water-Related Death
Napier Police are renewing their appeal for information following the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Westshore, Napier. Authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen the child on Thursday, February 5, between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The…
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui last year. The fire was allegedly started in a rubbish bin leaning against the…
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Merivale Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Heaton Street in Merivale has now reopened after an earlier serious single-vehicle crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience while the road was closed. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued the update, noting the reopening of the street.…
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Child Dies in Fatal Crash on Leeston Road
A child has tragically died following a serious crash on Leeston Road in Springston this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, at approximately 3:30 PM on Wednesday, February 4. Despite the best…
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Serious Crash Closes Leeston Road in Springston
Leeston Road in Springston, Selwyn, is currently closed following a serious crash that occurred this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, around 3:30 PM. Initial reports indicate that the pedestrian has suffered…
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Two Men Charged After Construction Site Burglary in Hobsonville
Two men have been charged following a burglary at a construction site in Hobsonville early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when two individuals allegedly entered a work site on Hobsonville Road, using a vehicle to drive through…
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
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Mount Maunganui Recovery Operation Resumes After Safety Checks
The recovery operation at Mount Maunganui has resumed this afternoon, several hours after being suspended. Work restarted officially at 2pm after experts confirmed the area was safe to enter. Detective Inspector Lew Warner stated, “Following consultation with a number of…
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Police Seek Motorist in Connection with Whangārei Assault
Whangārei CIB is seeking a motorist who gave a lift to the victim of an assault in Onerahi early this morning. The motorist is not being sought over the offending, but their information could help progress enquiries. "Sometime between 4am…
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Timothy Waka Maru Named as Victim in Fatal Dannevirke Crash
Police have named Timothy Waka Maru, 55, from Dannevirke, as the man who died following a fatal crash involving a cyclist. The incident occurred on State Highway 2 in Dannevirke on Friday, January 23. Police extended their thoughts to Mr.…
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