Tag: wilful_damage
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Wanted Man Arrested in Māngere After Haircut Disguise Fails
A 30-year-old wanted man was arrested in Māngere after a new haircut failed to disguise him from police. He faces charges including assaulting an officer and will appear in Manukau District Court.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceMāngereArrestWilful DamageBurglaryAssaultManukau District Court
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Man Charged After Supermarket Vandalism in Papakura
A 38-year-old man faces charges including wilful damage and burglary after allegedly using a metal pole to smash a Papakura supermarket's windows. Police apprehended him following a pursuit, linking him to further damage.
Law EnforcementLegal Papakurasupermarketwilful damageburglaryNew Zealand PoliceGreat South RoadManukau District Court
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Police Seek Public Help After Riccarton Vehicle Damage
New Zealand Police are appealing for public assistance following wilful damage to a vehicle in a Riccarton Road carpark on June 14. Authorities seek to identify a person believed to have information.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRiccartonwilful damagevehicleinvestigationpublic appealCrime Stoppers
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Auckland Man Charged After Wilful Damage Incidents
A 34-year-old man from Whenuapai, Auckland, faces charges for two counts of wilful damage following incidents in December 2025. Police investigation involved extensive door-to-door inquiries and CCTV footage analysis.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandWhenuapaiWaitematā WestRyan BuntingWilful DamageWaitākere District CourtCCTVNew Zealand Police
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Six Charged After Christchurch Protest Involving Store Stickers
Following a protest in Christchurch, six people face wilful damage charges after placing stickers on a store window, leading to arrests and court appearances.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Christchurchwilful damageprotestDanny SchaareNew Zealand Policetrespassassault