Tag: witness_appeal
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Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Assault of Minor at Invercargill's Queens Park
Invercargill Police seek witnesses to the serious assault of a minor at Queens Park on 2 October, particularly the good Samaritans who drove the victim home.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Air Gun Fired at Bus Stop in Hamilton's Hillcrest
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam or CCTV footage after an air gun was fired at a member of the public at a Hamilton bus stop, leaving one person with moderate injuries.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Crash on Gebbies Pass Road Near Tai Tapu
Canterbury Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on Gebbies Pass Road near Tai Tapu, saying three BMW cars may have been travelling in convoy towards Motukārara.
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Fatal Train Incident Reported Near Baldwin Avenue Station
A person died after a train strike near Baldwin Avenue railway station in Auckland. Police are notifying next of kin and seeking witnesses to the incident, which occurred at 3:28 p.m.
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Police Arrest Two, Seek Witnesses After Serious Queenstown Assault
Police have arrested two men after a serious assault in Queenstown on August 25, leaving a victim with serious injuries. Authorities are now appealing for witnesses and video footage to aid their ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Police Continue Appeal for Witnesses in Wattle Downs Double Homicide
Police are still appealing for witnesses and information following a double homicide in Wattle Downs on August 27, where two people died from gunshot wounds. An investigation is ongoing, and a man is in custody for an unrelated offense.
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Wattle Downs Double Homicide Investigation Continues, Police Seek Witnesses
New Zealand Police are investigating a double homicide in Wattle Downs after two people were found dead from gunshot wounds. A 30-year-old man is in custody for an unrelated offense as police appeal for witnesses.
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Fatal Car Crash in Ōamaru Harbour Prompts Police Witness Appeal
A 69-year-old Ōamaru man died after his car entered Ōamaru Harbour yesterday. Police are investigating the fatal crash at Holmes Wharf and are appealing for witnesses to provide information via 105.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Southern Motorway Crash
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near East Tamaki on July 25, which killed a 22-year-old man. Investigators suspect a prior race or altercation.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Timaru Crash Critically Injures Pedestrian
New Zealand Police are appealing for public information after a vehicle-pedestrian crash in Timaru critically injured a pedestrian. Witnesses or those with footage from the Wai-iti Road and Wilson Street area are asked to contact 105.
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Kauri Crash, Renew Appeal for Witnesses
New Zealand Police have named Ritchie Tasman Vallender, 20, as the victim of a fatal August 3 crash in Kauri. Authorities are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage, particularly from those who saw two speeding vehicles.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Crash Near Ōtāne
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash near Ōtāne on July 25, which killed 24-year-old Sonique Glodean Campbell. They are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to aid their inquiry.
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Witnesses Sought After Fatal Wellsford Crash
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Wellsford on April 23. One person died at the scene, and inquiries are ongoing.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Papakōwhai Car and Scooter Crash
Wellington Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a car and scooter collided on Whitford Brown Ave in Papakōwhai, Porirua, on Thursday, June 18, leaving the scooter rider moderately injured.
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Te Pahu Road Crash
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal single-vehicle crash on Te Pahu Road, Whatawhata, on October 31, 2025. Investigators seek motorists, especially a couple who alerted road workers, to aid their ongoing inquiry.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Stolen Dinghy Found at Hihi Beach
New Zealand Police are seeking public information about a light blue dinghy, believed stolen, found abandoned at Hihi Beach on June 11. Despite the owner coming forward, police want witnesses to its prior movements to rule out links to missing…
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Pedestrian Dies in Early Morning Dargaville Crash
A pedestrian died in a Dargaville crash involving a car early this morning. Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage, thanking those who helped at the scene of the fatal incident.
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Police Seek Information After Serious Whangamata Crash
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a single-vehicle crash on Tairua Road, Whangamata, on May 31 left one person seriously injured. They are interested in a black Toyota Aurion's driving.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues WhangamataNew Zealand PoliceTraffic AccidentTairua RoadToyota AurionWitness AppealSerious Crash Unit
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Balclutha Vehicle Assault: Police Appeal for Witnesses
New Zealand Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha on May 17. The incident, involving a large group and burnouts, left the victim with moderate injuries.
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Police Seek Public Help After Fatal Allanton Crash
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a fatal two-vehicle crash in Allanton, New Zealand. One person died at the scene of the incident at SH1 and Law Road yesterday evening.
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Police Seek Dog Walker as Witness to Nelson Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing for information regarding an assault in Nelson's Fairfield Park. Investigators specifically want to speak with a woman walking a husky who may have witnessed the altercation and spoken to those involved.
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Police Seek Witnesses to Avonside Crash
Police are seeking information and witnesses regarding a serious crash involving a car and an electric motorbike in Avonside, Christchurch, where the car left the scene.
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Police name victim of fatal Invercargill crash
Police have named 23-year-old Enoch Carlisle as the victim of a fatal crash in Invercargill. Authorities are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage to aid their ongoing investigation.
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Matangi Assault Investigation
Police are appealing for information regarding a serious assault in Matangi where two victims were hospitalized after confronting individuals performing burnouts. Authorities are seeking to identify offenders and a dark-coloured Ford Falcon.
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Police Appeal for Witnesses in Napier Child's Water-Related Death
Napier Police are seeking information from the public regarding a five-year-old boy's water-related death, asking anyone who saw him on Thursday, February 5, to come forward.
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Police Investigate Assault in Green Island, Dunedin
Dunedin Police are appealing for public assistance after an assault in Green Island early Sunday morning. They are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from Edinburgh Street.
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Police Seek Witnesses After Unconscious Man Found in Auckland CBD
Auckland police are appealing for public assistance after a man was found unconscious with significant injuries on the corner of Pitt Street and Karangahape Road.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Auckland CBDPitt StreetKarangahape RoadNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersRebecca KirkWitness Appeal
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Newbury, New Zealand
New Zealand police are investigating a fatal crash near Palmerston North. They are seeking public assistance to identify two vehicles seen in the area around the time of the incident.
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Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Crash on Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka
Police are investigating a serious crash on Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka, which occurred around 4pm on Wednesday 4 September. They are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Appeal for Information After Aggravated Robbery in Palmerston North
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery in Palmerston North on August 14 where a man was assaulted by three suspects. They are appealing for witnesses and information related to the incident.
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