Category: law_enforcement
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Centuries-Old Human Remains Discovered in Wellington Garden
Human remains discovered in a garden on Wellington's south coast last year have been confirmed to be centuries old. A homeowner in Ōwhiro Bay found the remains on June 22, 2025. Radiocarbon dating has determined the remains to be from…
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Hunters Urged to Be 100% Sure of Targets During Deer Roar Season
As thousands of hunters prepare for the annual deer roar season, recreational firearms groups are issuing a critical reminder: always be 100% sure of your targets. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group,…
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Man Arrested for Serious Assault in Stratford Park
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in King Edward Park, Stratford, on Friday evening. The man is due to appear in the Hawera District Court today, facing charges of wounding with intent…
Law Enforcement StratfordKing Edward ParkAssaultArrestWounding with IntentPoliceHawera District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Woman Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A 34-year-old woman is heading to court after a police pursuit on Auckland's North Shore. The incident began around 3 a.m. when police spotted a stolen Nissan hatchback in Wairau Valley. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the…
Law Enforcement Police ChaseStolen VehicleNorth ShoreAucklandDangerous DrivingFailing to StopCourtNew Zealand Police
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Emergency services are attending a multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Ōtāhuhu. The incident, involving several vehicles, occurred on State Highway 1 close to the northbound Princes Street off-ramp and was reported to Police around 9:30 am. Multiple individuals…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Arapaepae Road in Levin
Arapaepae Road, also known as State Highway 57 in Levin, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 2:30 AM. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. The road is anticipated to be…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Waiohau
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Galatea Road, Waiohau. Police were alerted to the incident around 5:15 PM, discovering the sole occupant deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is currently examining the location, leading to…
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One Dead in Fatal Crash on Forgotten World Highway
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11:30 am. The road remains closed, and motorists are advised to continue to avoid the…
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One Dead in Invercargill Vehicle Crash After Police Attempted Stop
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Invercargill early this morning. Shortly before 3am, police attempted to stop a vehicle on Kelvin Street, but the driver failed to stop and fled. Police did not pursue the vehicle. A…
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One Dead in Southland Single-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:40 am. Another individual sustained moderate injuries and received attention from ambulance services. The road has been…
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State Highway 43 Blocked After Serious Crash
Ōhura Road on State Highway 43, also known as the Forgotten World Highway, is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were notified of the incident around 11:30 am today. The Serious Crash Unit has been informed. Police are…
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One Dead in Early Morning Motorway Crash
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on the South-Western Motorway in Onehunga early this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals…
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Crash on Maioro Street Overbridge Causes Delays
Traffic is being diverted around a crash on the east side of Maioro Street at the overbridge in Mount Roskill, Auckland. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle collision at approximately 10:30 am. Emergency services are currently at the scene, with…
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One Dead in Temple View Single-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road in Temple View. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 8:40 PM last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the individual tragically passed away at the scene.…
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Southern Motorway Lanes Reopen After Otara Crash
Northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway in Otara have reopened following a three-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:25 AM. The incident had blocked lanes, causing delays for morning commuters. Police confirmed the scene has been cleared and thanked motorists for…
Law EnforcementTransportation Southern MotorwayOtaraCounties ManukauCrashTrafficNew Zealand PoliceRoad Safety
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Southern Motorway in Otara
A serious three-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway in Otara has blocked northbound lanes, causing significant disruption for commuters. Police responded to the incident shortly after 7:25 am this morning. One person has sustained serious injuries, with two others also…
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Winding Creek Road Closed After Single-Vehicle Crash in Southland
Winding Creek Road in Southland is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash, according to police. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 12:40 AM. Injuries have been reported, and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Authorities…
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Leet Street Closed After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash
Leet Street in Invercargill has been closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and is expected to be investigating the incident. The road is anticipated to remain closed for a significant…
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Motorway in Auckland
A serious crash involving two vehicles on the South-Western Motorway in Auckland has blocked northbound lanes. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway or delay their travel. The…
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Man Charged in Amberley Serious Assault
Police have charged one man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Amberley last week. The incident took place on Thursday, March 19, at an address on Racecourse Road. A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with…
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Police Seek Information on Stratford Park Assault
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Stratford yesterday evening and are asking the public for information. The incident took place around 6pm in King Edward Park, near the entrance by the old Maryann Residential Care Hospital. The…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Teenager Tracey
Police are asking for the public's help to find 15-year-old Tracey, who has been reported missing from the Conifer Grove area. Tracey was last seen on February 27 and reported missing on March 4. She is described as approximately 150cm…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Brawl at Hastings Pub
Police are appealing for witnesses to a brawl that occurred at the Common Room bar in Hastings between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8. The fight involved both men and women inside the establishment located at 227…
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Matawai Road Re-opens After Serious Crash
Matawai Road, Waipaoa, re-opened just after 1pm today following a serious crash that occurred early this morning. Police extended their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the road closure.
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Waihola Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Waihola Highway in the Clutha District has reopened after a crash this morning caused the road to close. Police extended their thanks to motorists for their patience during the disruption.
Law EnforcementTransportation Waihola HighwayClutha DistrictRoad ClosureTrafficCrashNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death at Hastings Construction Site
Police are conducting enquiries into the unexplained death of a man discovered at a construction site on Omahu Road in Hastings. Officers were called to the location at 7pm on Thursday, March 18. The deceased was not an employee of…
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Serious Assault Under Investigation in Amberley
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At approximately 10:25 PM, police responded to a report of a person seriously assaulted at an address on Racecourse Road. The victim was transported to hospital…
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Police Investigate Serious Injuries in Christchurch
Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Officers were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm following reports of a person with wounds consistent with a stabbing.…
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Crash on SH1 in Milburn Causes Delays
Traffic management is in place following a crash on State Highway 1/Waihola Highway, Milburn, in the Clutha District. Emergency services responded to reports shortly before 7:50 am of a van colliding with a power pole. The extent of any injuries…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Waipaoa
State Highway 2, also known as Matawai Road, in Waipaoa is currently closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this morning. The incident occurred near McMillan Road around 6:50 am. Police have been notified, and the Serious Crash Unit…