Tag: whanganui
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Daniel James Work, 39, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years and 6 months. He pleaded guilty to the murder of Albert Coe, which occurred in Ohingaiti on January 21, 2024. The sentencing…
Law EnforcementMedia MurderSentencingWhanganuiOhingaitiDaniel James WorkAlbert CoeLife ImprisonmentNew Zealand Police
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Easter Weekend Weather: A Mixed Bag Across New Zealand
New Zealanders can expect a varied weather picture across the country this Easter weekend, with opportunities for outdoor activities interspersed with periods of cloud and showers. MetService meteorologist John Law noted that while the weather will be mixed, most people…
WeatherGeneral Weather Easter WeekendWeather ForecastMetServiceJohn LawWhanganuiCanterburyMetService New Zealand
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Motorised Bike Fatality on Whanganui Beach
A person has died following an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road around 4:40pm on Saturday. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.…
Law EnforcementDisasters WhanganuiMotorised BikeFatalityBeach IncidentInvestigationEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
Law EnforcementDisasters New PlymouthBurglaryPoliceArrestYouth CourtWhanganuiTaurangaNew Zealand Police
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Whanganui Police Apprehend Drink Driver After School Drop-Off
A 36-year-old woman was apprehended on Monday morning in Whanganui for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred after she had dropped her children off at school. Sergeant Colin Wright stated that this case highlights the dangers of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Whanganuidrink drivingarrestalcohol limitColin WrightKarin WakefieldPiet De VegtNew Zealand Police
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Firearms Seized, Four Arrested in Whanganui Police Operation
Last week, Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant at a Puriri Street property, leading to the discovery of multiple hidden firearms and the arrest of four people. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest of the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch…
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Federated Farmers Warns of Carbon Forestry Impact on Central North Island
Federated Farmers Whanganui is calling on the Government to urgently strengthen rules to prevent whole-farm carbon forestry conversions on productive land. Provincial president Ben Fraser says the increasing displacement of sheep farms by permanent pine trees is a major concern…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgriculture Federated Farmerscarbon forestryCentral North IslandBen FraserEmissions Trading SchemeWhanganuiLand Use
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12 Charged in Murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Twelve people have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Zain Taikato Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28 from critical injuries. The arrests followed numerous inquiries and search warrants executed in Maketu, Rotorua, and Whanganui. Seven of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld Zain Taikato FoxRotoruaMaketuWhanganuiTaurangaCraig RawlinsonMurderNew Zealand Police
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Police Operation Nets 19 Hells Angels Members, Millions in Assets
A police operation has led to the arrest of 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club's Whanganui chapter. Operation Round Up executed around 30 search warrants in Whanganui, Auckland, Palmerston North, and Hastings, resulting in the seizure…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hells AngelsWhanganuiOperation Round UpDrug EnforcementAsset SeizureOrganized CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Tax Plan, Flood Devastation
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including a proposed tax plan where income tax goes into savings, put forward by a former finance minister and a university economist. RNZ said Whanganui has the lowest average rates increase in…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldWeatherSportEconomyState GovernmentsDisastersTrade RNZWhanganuiTasmanWellingtonRay ChungTory WhanauCarolina WilgaRNZ News
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Search Continues for Missing Man Kahu Gill After Car Found in Whanganui River
Police are continuing the search for 20-year-old Kahu Gill, who was last seen on Friday 27 June. A car matching the description of Kahu’s car was found in the Whanganui River on 2 July. The Police National Dive Squad confirmed…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Missing PersonKahu GillWhanganuiPoliceSearch and RescueNational Dive SquadNew Zealand Police
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Search Continues for Missing Man in Whanganui
Police are continuing their search for Kahu, who was last seen on Friday, June 27, in the Whanganui area. A vehicle matching the description of Kahu's was found in the Whanganui River. Kahu has not yet been located. Authorities are…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonWhanganuiKahuPoliceSearchRiverNew Zealand Police
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Police Expand Mental Health Response Programme
Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme will be extended to a final group of districts starting Monday, aiming to improve access to mental health support. The initiative includes Health NZ districts Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui, and MidCentral,…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementState Governments Mental HealthNew Zealand PoliceHealth NZNorthlandTaranakiWhanganuiMidCentral
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Crash Closes Number 2 Line Near Okoia, Whanganui
Number 2 Line near Okoia, Whanganui, is closed following a crash reported around 7pm. The incident occurred east of Whanganui, between Portal Street and Hikuawa Road. Emergency services are at the scene, and the Serious Crash Unit is attending. Diversions…
WorldTransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Road ClosureCrashOkoiaWhanganuiNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash UnitEmergency ServicesNZ Police