Tag: winton

Youths Charged After Winton Car Arson and Thefts

4 Jun 2026 8:00 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Two youths have been charged following a series of vehicle break-ins and a car arson in Winton. Police, aided by community CCTV, made arrests after executing search warrants, highlighting community-police cooperation.

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Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Invercargill

2 Dec 2025 9:36 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A man was arrested after fleeing police in Invercargill. The pursuit was abandoned due to dangerous driving, but the vehicle was later stopped with spikes and crashed, resulting in minor injuries.

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