Tag: public_appeal
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 18-Year-Old Khushi
New Zealand Police are asking for public assistance to locate Khushi, 18, last seen in Devonport on July 13. Concerns for her welfare prompt an urgent appeal for information, urging anyone with details to call 105.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues KhushiMissing PersonTorbayDevonportNew Zealand PolicePublic Appeal
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Tawa Rail Services Disrupted by Copper Theft; Police Appeal for Information
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance after an alleged copper theft from railway signal cables in Tawa on Friday 3 July caused significant rail service disruptions. Authorities are looking for a person and a dark-colored ute.
Law EnforcementBusinessTransportationLegalSocial IssuesEconomy New Zealand PoliceCopper theftTawaWellingtonRail disruptionPublic appealCrime
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Arthur Ashby on Parole Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking 20-year-old Arthur Ashby, who is wanted on a parole recall warrant. He is believed to be in Auckland or Northland. Public assistance is requested to locate him.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Arthur AshbyNew Zealand PoliceParole Recall WarrantAucklandNorthlandCrime StoppersPublic Appeal
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Dargaville Man
New Zealand Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Saxzin Steedman, 22, last seen in Dargaville on June 30. Family are concerned for his safety and urge anyone with information to contact 105.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Saxzin SteedmanDargavilleMissing PersonNew Zealand PolicePublic AppealCranley StreetSafety
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Police Seek Public Assistance After Serious Queen Street Assault
Auckland City Police are appealing for public information and cell phone footage following a serious assault on Queen Street on March 22, which left two people with serious injuries. A dedicated portal is available for anonymous uploads.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandQueen StreetAssaultNew Zealand PolicePublic AppealCell Phone FootageCrime
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Police Seek Public Help After Hastings Burglary
New Zealand Police are appealing for public assistance following a burglary at a Hastings business early Monday morning. A vehicle was used to force entry, and a grey/silver Mazda CX-5 was stolen. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact 105.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial Issues HastingsBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceMazda CX-5CrimeHeretaunga Street EastPublic Appeal
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Auckland Police Appeal for Information on Burglary Suspect
Auckland City Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man believed to be connected to a series of burglaries, including one at a Cook Street self-storage facility on May 7. Information can be provided via 105 or Crime Stoppers.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceAuckland CityBurglaryCrimePublic AppealCook StreetInvestigation
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Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Located Safe
New Zealand Police confirmed today that a 13-year-old girl, reported missing on Wednesday afternoon, has been safely located. Police thanked the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal, leading to her safe return.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceMissing PersonPublic SafetyGirlLocatedPublic Appeal
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Missing 13-Year-Old Emily
New Zealand Police are urgently seeking information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Emily, missing from Opaheke since June 24. She was last seen near Sylvia Park. Police and family are concerned for her welfare and urge the public to contact…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues EmilyOpahekeSylvia ParkNew Zealand PoliceMissing PersonPublic AppealWelfare Concern
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Man Dies After Electric Scooter Crash in Christchurch
A man died after an electric scooter crash in Christchurch on Sunday. Police are investigating the incident on Antigua Street and are seeking witnesses or CCTV footage to assist their ongoing inquiries into the fatal accident.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Christchurchelectric scooterfatal crashAntigua StreetNew Zealand Policeongoing investigationpublic appeal
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Police Seek Public Help After Suspicious Gore Fire
New Zealand Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred on Lawrence Street in Gore on June 12. Authorities are appealing for public information, including witness accounts and any relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to aid their ongoing inquiry.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues GoreNew Zealand PoliceSuspicious FirePublic AppealInvestigationLawrence StreetCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek Owner of Unattended Dingy Found at Hihi Beach
New Zealand Police are appealing for information after an unattended light blue dingy, containing fishing gear and fresh fish, was found at Hihi Beach. Police want to ensure the vessel is not linked to anyone missing or in distress.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceHihi Beachdingyunattended vesselpublic appealmarine safety
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Police Seek Information After Child Assaulted in Havelock North Park
New Zealand Police are appealing for information after a 12-year-old was assaulted in Havelock North's Guthrie Park. Authorities seek details on a grey Nissan Navara ute and urge witnesses or those with footage to contact them.
Law EnforcementAustralasiaSocial IssuesLegal Havelock NorthGuthrie ParkAssaultNew Zealand PoliceNissan NavaraChild SafetyPublic Appeal
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Missing Christchurch Woman
Police and family are urgently seeking public assistance to find Valerie Hargrave, 81, who went missing from her Woolston home this morning. She was last seen wearing a pink cardigan.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Valerie HargraveChristchurchMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceWoolstonPublic AppealSearch
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Police Appeal for Sightings of Missing Russell Man Benjamin Barrett
New Zealand Police seek public help to find Benjamin Barrett, 58, missing from Russell since May 26. He was last seen in Matauwhi Bay, believed to have left his boat in a distinctive white dinghy. Police and family are concerned.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Benjamin BarrettRussellMatauwhi BayMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceDinghyPublic Appeal
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Hastings Police Appeal for Information After Cabin Theft
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance and CCTV footage following the theft of a cabin from Nelson Street North, Hastings, sometime after 11 pm last night.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HastingsNew Zealand PoliceStolen cabinTheftPublic appealCCTVCrime Stoppers
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Whangārei Police seek help to identify alleged offenders
Whangārei Police seek public assistance after a man was seriously stabbed multiple times at a Tikipunga party on Sunday. The victim is recovering, and authorities urge witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WhangāreiTikipungaStabbingAssaultNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersPublic Appeal
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Police Seek Public Help in Auckland Online Fraud Investigation
New Zealand Police are asking for public assistance to identify individuals connected to an online fraud incident in Auckland on April 29. Information can be provided via 105 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAucklandOnline FraudInvestigationPublic AppealCrime Stoppers
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Police Investigate Infant Death in Blenheim, Seek Public Assistance
New Zealand Police are investigating after an infant's body was found on Wairau Bar Road in Blenheim. Authorities are concerned for the mother's welfare and seek public assistance to determine the circumstances of the death.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BlenheimNew Zealand PoliceInfant deathWairau Bar RoadMarlboroughInvestigationPublic appeal
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Whangārei Police Seek Public Help to Identify Robbery Suspect
Whangārei Police are seeking public help to identify a male Māori suspect, 18-20, involved in a robbery on Mains Avenue on April 4. The suspect, described with specific features and clothing, demanded money from a young cyclist.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WhangāreiPoliceRobberyMains AvenueCrimePublic AppealOffender DescriptionNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help After Serious Taupō Crash
Taupō Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man after a serious crash on Taharepa Road left a pedestrian with serious injuries. Authorities believe the man can aid their ongoing investigation.
Law EnforcementHealthLegalTransportationSocial Issues TaupōNew Zealand PoliceTraffic AccidentPedestrianInvestigationPublic AppealTaharepa Road
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Police Appeal for Information After Aggravated Burglary on Mataura Island
Gore Police are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary on Mataura Island Road. Offenders fled with property after an altercation, and police are seeking details on a suspect and a possible vehicle.
Law EnforcementWorld Gore PoliceAggravated BurglaryMataura IslandRural PropertyPublic AppealCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Intensified Search Underway for Missing Rowena Walker in Christchurch Red Zone
Police are intensifying their search for Rowena Walker in the Christchurch red zone, utilizing land, water, and aerial teams, including a drone. Authorities appeal to the public for any information.
Law EnforcementMedia Rowena WalkerChristchurchSearch and RescueMissing PersonPoliceDronePublic AppealNew Zealand Police
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Police Appeal for Information Following Grievous Assault in Dunedin
Dunedin police are seeking public assistance following a grievous assault on Heriot Row. A victim was hospitalized, and one person is in custody. Authorities are looking for witnesses and CCTV footage.
Law EnforcementMedia DunedinAssaultPoliceInvestigationHeriot RowPublic AppealSerious InjuryNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are investigating an assault in Cannons Creek after a firearm was discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries and is in stable condition. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
Law Enforcement Cannons CreekAssaultFirearmPolice InvestigationPublic AppealWellingtonCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Search Continues for Missing Invercargill Man
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Kevin Belling, 62, who has been missing from his Invercargill farm since January 9.
Law Enforcement Missing PersonInvercargillPolice SearchSouthlandKevin BellingFarmPublic AppealNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Three Men After Serious Assault in Churton Park
Wellington Police are appealing for public assistance to identify three men in connection with a violent, unprovoked assault on seven young people at a gathering in Churton Park on December 13, 2025.
Law EnforcementMedia Wellington PoliceChurton ParkSerious AssaultPublic AppealAssault InvestigationCrime StoppersYouth ViolenceNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Baby's Broken Leg in Hutt Valley
New Zealand police are appealing for public assistance after a three-week-old baby girl was hospitalized with a broken leg, seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding the injury.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hutt Valleybaby injurypolice investigationpublic appealCrime Stoppersbroken legNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Men After Onehunga Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying men who may be able to assist with enquiries into a serious assault in Onehunga on July 7.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOnehungaAssaultCrime StoppersPublic AppealOnehunga Mall RoadEnquiries
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Body Found Near Fitzroy Beach: Police Seek Public's Help
New Plymouth police are investigating after a man's body was discovered on Fitzroy Beach. They are seeking information to identify the deceased, believed to be in his 50s.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Fitzroy BeachNew Plymouthbody foundpolice investigationpublic appealNew Zealand Policedeceased