Tag: wanaka
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Police Expand Search for Wanted Man Jin Zhong to South Island
New Zealand Police are widening their search for 39-year-old Jin Zhong, wanted on a court warrant, after new information suggests he may be in the South Island, with a recent sighting in Wanaka.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jin ZhongNew Zealand PoliceWarrantWanakaSouth IslandTāmaki MakaurauCrime
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Police Urge Extreme Caution for Wanaka Motorists Amid Black Ice Warning
New Zealand Police issue an urgent warning for motorists in Wanaka, Alexandra, Clyde, and surrounding areas due to widespread black ice. Drivers are advised to delay travel or exercise extreme caution and patience on affected roads.
Law EnforcementWeather New Zealand PoliceWanakaBlack iceMotoristsRoad safetyAlexandraNaseby
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman Police identify more potential victims in a fraud case after a couple's arrest. Ten victims have now been identified and the pair will reappear in court on August 25.
Law EnforcementLegal Tasman DistrictfraudarrestChristchurch District CourtWanakafirearmsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Couple Charged with $1M Fraud, Posing as Cancer Patients
A couple has been charged with defrauding a person of $1,044,500 over two years, allegedly using the funds for a lavish lifestyle after falsely claiming the money was for cancer treatment.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal fraudTasman Organised Crime UnitWanakaQueenstown District CourtGreymouthNew Zealand PoliceFinancial Crime
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off West Coast of New Zealand
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered WSW of Riverton.
WeatherWorldDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeSouth IslandRivertonInvercargillQueenstownWanakaUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, 238.2 km WSW of Riverton, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
WeatherDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeSouth IslandRivertonInvercargillQueenstownWanakaUSGS Earthquake Reports