Tag: wainuiomata

Career Shoplifter Caught After $35,000 Crime Spree

29 May 2026 12:00 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A career shoplifter, wanted for over $35,000 in thefts across the lower North Island, was arrested yesterday after being reported for erratic driving. She faces multiple charges in Whanganui District Court.

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Fatal Crash in Wainuiomata Claims One Life

26 May 2026 2:13 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A fatal car crash in Wainuiomata this afternoon has resulted in one death. Police and the Serious Crash Unit are on scene, with Wellington Road closed between Dublin Street and Kent Street as investigations continue.

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