Tag: west_coast
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Amidst Unseasonably Warm Weather
New Zealand is bracing for a mix of severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures. A warm, moisture-laden system from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring persistent rain to the West Coast of the…
WeatherAustralasiaDisastersGeneral Weather heavy rainstrong windsTasman SeaCanterburyWest CoastMetService New Zealand
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Two Arrested, Firearms and Drugs Seized in West Coast Operation
Two men were arrested on the West Coast following the execution of two search warrants in the Hokitika area on Wednesday, August 27, at approximately 7:30 am. The operation led to the discovery of three firearms, a cannabis grow room,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal West CoastHokitikafirearmscannabismethamphetaminearrestsGreymouth District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Hokitika Hospital Fire Treated as Arson
Police are investigating a fire at the old Hokitika Seaview hospital complex as arson. The fire occurred early on Sunday, August 10th, and authorities are seeking information from the public to aid their investigation. Detective Sergeant Graham Parsons stated that…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues ArsonHokitikaSeaview HospitalGraham ParsonsCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceWest Coast
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Search for Missing Roy Arbon Moves to Review Phase
The search for 75-year-old Roy Arbon, who went missing on July 23 after going for a walk, has moved into a review phase after 10 days of intensive searching. Mr. Arbon's neighbor reported him missing the following day after he…
DisastersLaw Enforcement Roy Arbonmissing personsearch and rescueMt DavySenior Sergeant Mark KirkwoodNew Zealand PoliceWest Coast
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Christchurch Man
Police are appealing for information regarding 52-year-old Matthew, who has been reported missing from Christchurch. Matthew was last seen travelling through Springs Junction on July 12th at around 4am. He was travelling in a white two-door Ford Ranger, with a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonChristchurchSprings JunctionTasmanWest CoastFord RangerNew Zealand Police
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Greymouth Police Officer Receives King’s Birthday Honour
Senior Constable Terri Middleton has been awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to New Zealand Police and the community. Middleton, a School Community Officer in Greymouth, has served 34 years in the police…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Terri MiddletonNew Zealand PoliceKing’s Birthday HonoursGreymouthWest CoastGloriavaleMNZMNZ Police
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West Coast Police Target Organised Crime with Search Warrants
West Coast Police executed 10 search warrants in Westport and Greymouth this week, targeting organised crime. The operation involved West Coast staff, the Te Waipounamu Gang Distribution Unit (GDU), and the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit (TDOCU). The warrants led…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial Issues West CoastWestportGreymouthOrganised CrimeSearch WarrantsCannabisFirearmNZ Police
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West Coast Drug Supplier Sentenced to Home Detention
A 22-year-old, Leo Smith, has been sentenced to 10 months home detention in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday, April 29, for supplying class B drugs on the West Coast. The sentencing is the result of Operation Barber, which began…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Leo SmithWest CoastChristchurch District CourtOperation BarberDrug SupplyGreymouthCanterburyNZ Police