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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 74-Year-Old
Police are seeking the public's help to find Rui Lian, a 74-year-old woman reported missing from Balmoral. Ms. Lian was last seen on Balmoral Road at 11:57 AM. She was wearing a long-sleeved grey top with pink dots, a short…
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Police Urge Safe Return of Stolen Asbestos
Police are issuing a strong warning to the public regarding a hazardous substance stolen during a burglary at a Panmure business earlier this week. The Glen Innes Tactical Crime Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred overnight between Monday and…
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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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Man Arrested After Machete-Wielding Pizza Robbery and High-Speed Chase
Auckland City Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an aggravated robbery at a pizza restaurant on Sandringham Road. The incident occurred around 10:15 pm on Tuesday when an individual entered the store armed with a machete, threatening…
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Man's Disguise Fails After Auckland Burglary
An Auckland man's elaborate plan to disguise himself after a burglary proved ineffective, leading to his arrest and court appearance. Police were responding to a burglary at a Birkenhead venue on Tuesday afternoon when a man allegedly entered the closed…
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Man Arrested in Fielding Stabbing Incident
Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last month in Fielding, resulting in two individuals sustaining stab wounds. The 20-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Tuesday, April 7,…
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Dangerous driver faces court after SH1 wrong-way incident
A 53-year-old man is set to appear in North Shore District Court after a dangerous driving incident on State Highway 1 in Auckland overnight. Police received multiple reports around 3:15 am of a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the…
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One Dead in Stanmore Bay Car Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Stanmore Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to Vipond Road at approximately 10:25 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Vipond Road is currently closed between Doyly…
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Stolen Boat
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a boat that was stolen from Te Kamo overnight. The 7M Voyager vessel named 'Rock Solid' has a hard top with a black 250hp Mercury outboard motor. If anyone has any information…
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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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Police Issue Correction on Court Sentencing Release
New Zealand Police have issued a correction to a media release concerning a court sentencing. The release, originally issued yesterday, contained transposed names. The corrected first line now reads: "Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down today in the High Court…
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Second Arrest Made in Hastings Bar Fight Investigation
Police have arrested a second person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar in Hastings earlier this month. The incident occurred between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8, resulting in several injuries, some serious,…
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Wellington Landfill Holds 'Buried Treasure' of Recyclable Waste
Wellington's Southern Landfill is revealing a significant amount of 'buried treasure' in the form of discarded materials. Recent assessments indicate thousands of tonnes of food, plastics, glass, and household items are being landfilled, representing missed opportunities for consumption, recycling, and…
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Crash Blocks Eastbound Lane on Upper Harbour Highway
An eastbound lane on the Upper Harbour Highway near Greenhithe is blocked following a two-vehicle crash reported around 6:10 am this morning. The incident occurred near the Tauhinu Road off-ramp. Police confirmed there are no reports of injuries resulting from…
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Search Intensifies for Missing French National Antoine Richard in Cromwell
The search for 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard, reported missing in Cromwell last weekend, is ongoing. Richard was last seen around 11:45 PM on Saturday, March 21, at the Victoria Arms Hotel. Police are urging residents to check their properties…
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Product Recalls Issued for Battery Charger and Bicycle
Discount Tools NZ Ltd has recalled the Topdon Smart Programmable Battery Charger due to a manufacturing fault. The internal components can short-circuit during normal use, posing a risk of fire or serious injury. The charger is not registered with the…
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Two Males Located After Puppies Drown in Whakatane River
Police have apprehended two males following an incident where puppies were allegedly thrown into the Whakatane River, resulting in their deaths. The event, which occurred on Monday, March 30, was captured on video by the perpetrators and shared on social…
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Court Sentencing Highlights Importance of Firearms Safety
Police are reinforcing the message of firearms safety following the sentencing of Joshua Hargreaves in the High Court at Hamilton for the murder of his brother, Jack Hargreaves. The sentencing also highlighted that one of the firearms used in the…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Firearms SafetyNew Zealand PoliceCourt SentencingHamiltonHargreavesIllegal PossessionPublic Safety
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State Highway 58 Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 58, Judgeford is currently closed following a crash involving two vehicles. The incident, reported to Police at 4:20pm near Bradey Road, has resulted in one person sustaining serious injuries. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area and…
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Six Charged After Cannabis Operation Busted in Karaka
Six people have been arrested and charged after police discovered a cannabis growing operation in Karaka yesterday. At approximately 7pm, police executed a search warrant at a Manuwai Lane property, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the…
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Wanted Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Incident in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas. The vehicle was first identified in Kaiapoi this morning before being sighted in Belfast. Upon police arrival, the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey stated that while certain aspects of the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey of CIB Central District stated that while…
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Police Seek Good Samaritans After Massey Assault
Waitematā Police are seeking a family of good Samaritans who came to the aid of a high school student allegedly assaulted by two women at a bus stop on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:10 PM on Don Buck…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MasseyAssaultWaitematā PoliceGood SamaritansBus StopTeenagerInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Man
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Jeremy Moore, 61, who was reported missing in Oneroa, Waiheke Island on Saturday, March 28. He is described as about 180cms tall with grey hair and blue eyes. Jeremy’s family and Police…
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State Highway 51 Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 51 near Awatoto is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were alerted at 11:20 am to a truck colliding with the central wire barrier before rolling near the intersection of State Highway 51…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 51AwatotoCrashTruckRoad ClosureSerious InjuriesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Man Injured in Hastings Assault and Hit-and-Run Incident
Police are investigating an incident in Hastings that left a man with serious injuries on Tuesday night. At approximately 9:30 PM, officers responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Heretaunga Street West, between…
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New Custody Training Facility Opens at Royal New Zealand Police College
A new custody training facility, designed to replicate real-world policing environments, has officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). The facility includes cells, CCTV systems, monitoring equipment, and a custody van, enabling staff to train through realistic,…
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New Zealand Faces Potential Severe Weather as Fronts Approach
New Zealand is set to experience a shift in weather patterns, with a risk of severe weather developing from Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Initially, a large high pressure system will bring minimal risk of severe weather on Thursday, April 2nd.…
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New Zealand Police Report No Increase in Fuel Theft Amid Global Concerns
New Zealand Police are closely monitoring the global fuel situation for any emerging trends in fuel theft and related crimes, but report no discernible change in offending at this stage. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing and District Support, Tusha Penny, stated,…