Tag: whang_rei
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Human Remains Found on Coppermine Island Identified as Missing Fisherman
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as Ferzil Babu, who was reported missing in May 2024. The discovery was made on December 20, 2025, by a member of the Department of Conservation, who…
Law Enforcement Human RemainsCoppermine IslandFerzil BabuMissing PersonWhangāreiNew Zealand PoliceDiscovery
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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…
Law Enforcement WhangāreiPoliceAssaultOnerahiMotoristInvestigationRaumangaNew Zealand Police
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Human Remains Discovered on Coppermine Island
Police were alerted earlier today to the discovery of human remains on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), located east of Whangārei. Authorities have since recovered the remains and initiated the formal identification process. At this early stage, Police are unable to determine…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Human RemainsCoppermine IslandMauipaneWhangāreiPoliceIdentification ProcessNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Serious Assault in Raumanga, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Raumanga last night. A woman was attacked in her home on Murdoch Crescent. Police were called to the scene just after 12am following reports of an injured person. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultRaumangaNew Zealand PoliceWhangāreiCrime StoppersMurdoch CrescentSerious Injury
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Whangārei Assault
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault at a commercial premises on Okara Drive, Whangārei, on November 6. They have released images of the man in question.…
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Whangārei Death Not Suspicious, Police Confirm
Police have confirmed that the death of a 56-year-old woman in Bank Street, Whangārei, is not being treated as suspicious. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5.40am. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangāreideath investigationShane PilmerNorthlandBank StreetNew Zealand PoliceCoroner
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Name Released in Whangārei Fatal Crash Investigation
Police have released the name of the victim of the fatal crash in Whangārei on October 11. Rhys Harris-Wikaira, 31, of Whangārei, died in the incident. Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj, acknowledged the impact on the community, stating, "We…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia Whangāreifatal crashRhys Harris-WikairaNorthland DistrictSuperintendent Matt SrhojNew Zealand PoliceInvestigation
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Teenager in Court After Stolen Car Incident in Whangārei
A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei. The charges include burglary, unlawfully taking a vehicle, dangerous driving, and failing to stop. The arrest followed a combined effort by the Police and the public. On…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiDargavillestolen vehiclearrestburglarydangerous drivingMaria NordstromNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Suspicious Fire in Raumanga, New Zealand
Northland Police are seeking information about a person seen on Raumanga Valley Road, Whangārei, in the early hours of Tuesday, 23 September, in relation to a suspicious fire. The sighting occurred a day before a suspected arson at a property.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RaumangaWhangāreiNorthland PoliceArsonSuspicious FireShane PilmerNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Railway Sleeper Thefts in Whangārei
Whangārei Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a series of railway sleeper thefts in the wider Whangārei area. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei Area Investigations Manager, stated that approximately 180 sleepers have been reported stolen over…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Whangāreirailway sleeperstheftShane PilmerPort WhangāreiCrime Stoppersproperty crimeNew Zealand Police
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Northland
The Law Enforcement Torch Run event will be held in Northland this weekend, offering a chance to photograph participants and interview local Special Olympics athletes. The first Law Enforcement Torch Run will happen on Saturday 4 October 2025 in Whangārei,…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsNorthlandLaw Enforcement Torch RunWhangāreiFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaFran ScholeyNew Zealand Police
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Charges Laid After Oakleigh Crash on State Highway 1
A 35-year-old man has been charged following a crash on State Highway 1, Oakleigh, on September 27th. Senior Sergeant Steph Hudson, Northland Road Policing Team Leader, confirmed that the charges relate to a collision involving two vehicles, one towing a…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues OakleighWhangāreiState Highway 1NorthlandSteph HudsonCrime StoppersCrashNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Witnesses to Oakleigh Crash on State Highway 1
Whangārei Police are appealing for public assistance following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh. The incident, involving a vehicle towing a trailer, occurred around 5:40 pm on Saturday, September 27th. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. Constable…
Law EnforcementTransportation WhangāreiOakleighState Highway 1CrashPoliceCrime StoppersConstable Lindsay WeirNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Raumanga Arson, Seek Vehicle Information
Northland Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Raumanga and are seeking information about a vehicle seen in the area. Police were called to a Raumanga Valley Road address around 6.20am on Wednesday after a couch on the front deck…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia RaumangaNorthland PoliceArsonVehicleWhangāreiCrime StoppersShane PilmerNew Zealand Police
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Raumanga House Fire Under Investigation as Suspicious
Whangārei detectives are investigating an early morning house fire in Raumanga as suspicious. Police were called to Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said that the fire is being treated as suspicious as enquiries get…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters RaumangaWhangāreihouse firesuspiciouspolice investigationNew Zealand PoliceShane Pilmer
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Stolen Vehicle Leads to Firearm Discovery in Whangārei
A stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. On Tuesday afternoon, police spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says that when officers signalled for the vehicle…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiNorthlandStolen VehicleFirearmAmmunitionCrimeSenior Sergeant Rene RaketeNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help After 'Cowardly' Robbery in Whangārei
Whangārei detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men involved in what they describe as a "cowardly aggravated robbery" that occurred late last month. The incident left the victim with facial injuries. According to Detective Sergeant Paul…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangāreiaggravated robberyRathbone StreetPaul OvertonCrime StoppersAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Missing Teenager Located in Whangārei
A teenager missing from her Kensington, Whangārei, home has been located, according to Whangārei Police. An appeal was issued yesterday afternoon regarding the 15-year-old girl. Police have confirmed she is safe. Police have expressed their gratitude to the community for…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiKensingtonMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceTeenagerJarred WilliamsonNZ Police
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Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Teen in Whangārei
Whangārei Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate 15-year-old Krishjarn, who was reported missing from her Kensington home on September 10. According to authorities, she was last seen by her family five days ago. Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonWhangāreiNew Zealand PoliceKensingtonSteve DicksonKrishjarn সন্ধান
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Whangārei Police Warn of Fraud After Elderly Couple Loses Thousands
Whangārei Police are urging the public to exercise vigilance following a significant fraud targeting an elderly couple. The couple lost tens of thousands of dollars over the weekend after being contacted about replacing their banking cards. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangāreifraudpolicefinancial crimeShane PilmerEFTPOSbankingNew Zealand Police
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Ammunition and Drugs Seized in Onerahi Search Warrant
Northland Police have seized ammunition, drugs, and cash following a search warrant execution in Onerahi. The operation, conducted this morning at a Ross Street property, led to charges against two individuals. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, reported the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal OnerahiNorthland Policesearch warrantmethamphetamineWhangāreicrimeShane PilmerNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Man
Whangārei Police are asking for the public's help in locating 34-year-old Zealand Watene, who has been missing for nearly three weeks. He was last seen around August 13, 2025. Zealand was reported missing from his Kensington home on Monday. Senior…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Zealand WateneWhangāreiKensingtonNorthlandMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Ngararatunua Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland, on August 22. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36, of Whangārei. Police offer their thoughts to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia NgararatunuaNorthlandfatal crashWhangāreiDon Craig TataurangiAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: Protests Confront Minister Jones Over Fast-Track Projects
RNZ is reporting that protesters confronted Resources Minister Shane Jones in Whangārei over fast-track projects. It said up to 100 demonstrators braved driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects. These projects are currently undergoing the…
Politics and GovernmentSportHealthWeather RNZShane JonesWhangāreiFast-track ConsentingHamish KerrTall BlacksAsia CupRNZ News
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Two Arrested Following Onerahi Aggravated Robbery
Two males, aged 14 and 16, have been apprehended in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Onerahi on Monday afternoon. Whangārei CIB detectives have been investigating the incident that took place on August 11, around 3 p.m. on…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Onerahiaggravated robberyarrestsWhangāreiRoss StreetYouth CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Michael Moses in Whangārei
Police are asking for the public's help in locating Michael Moses, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. The 55-year-old is believed to be in the Whangārei area and should not be approached. Anyone who sees Moses or knows…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceWhangāreiMichael Terence MosesWarrant to ArrestCrime StoppersArrestPublic Safety
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teen in Whangārei
Police are asking for the public's help to find Tumataroa, a 14-year-old missing from Whangārei. Tumataroa's family reported him missing and are concerned for his health because he needs medication. He was last seen on Wednesday. Police urge anyone who…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonWhangāreiNorthlandNew Zealand PoliceTumataroaTeenagerHealth Concerns
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Wanted Man Arrested After Whangārei Stealing Spree
A man wanted for a week-long stealing spree across Whangārei is facing 15 charges after being apprehended at a service station. Police allege the man is responsible for several large thefts from local supermarkets and used multiple vehicles to evade…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreitheftNorthland Tactical Response TeamarrestNew Zealand PoliceSenior Sergeant Christian Staintoncrime
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Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery in Whangārei
Two men have appeared in the Whangārei District Court on charges of aggravated robbery and demands to steal after an incident in Tikipunga, Whangārei. Northland Police are appealing for public assistance following the robbery at Paramount Plaza yesterday. Detective Senior…
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasiaSocial Issues Aggravated RobberyWhangāreiNorthland PoliceParamount PlazaVehicle TheftArrestCrime/Legal EnforcementNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Stop in Whangārei Leads to Drug Charges for Forbidden Driver
A 19-year-old forbidden driver is facing serious drug charges after a traffic stop in Whangārei early this morning. Police stopped the vehicle on Memorial Drive before 1.30am. According to Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom, the driver was arrested after…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangāreitraffic stopdrug chargesMDMALSDMaria NordstromNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police