Category: legal
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More Arrests in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
Police have made two further arrests in Operation Hawkin, the ongoing homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, which began on December 5. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, announced that four arrests have been made to date. Yesterday evening,…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinAucklandWaikatoTe AwamutuCrime/LegalNew Zealand Police
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Ōrewa Businesses Targeted: Headhunters Gang Members Arrested
A police operation targeting offences against businesses in Ōrewa has led to the arrest of five individuals associated with the Headhunters gang. The arrests, made following search warrants executed across west Auckland and the North Shore, relate to charges of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia ŌrewaHeadhuntersArsonCriminal DamageNorth ShoreWaitematāBurglaryNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Tehau Creeks-McNiff on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's help in locating 19-year-old Tehau Ernest Creeks-McNiff, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Creeks-McNiff is wanted in connection to several vehicle-related offenses and is known to frequent the Northland region.…
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Tower Faces $7 Million Penalty for Misleading Customers
Tower has been ordered to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading representations that resulted in more than $11 million in overcharges to its customers. The penalty follows admissions in civil proceedings brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in…
BusinessLegalAustralasiaFinancial MarketsLaw Enforcement TowerFinancial Markets AuthorityFMAFinancial Markets Conduct ActFMC ActAucklandCivil ProceedingsNZ Financial Markets Authority
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FMA Releases Thematic Review on Financial Institutions' Product and Service Reviews
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has released a thematic review on financial institutions’ product and services reviews. Executive Director, Licensing and Conduct Supervision, Clare Bolingford, said: “When financial institutions proactively review products and services,…
BusinessFinancial MarketsBankingEconomyLegal Financial Markets AuthorityFMAClare Bolingfordfinancial institutionsproduct reviewsservice reviewsLicensing and Conduct SupervisionNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Kmart Recalls Licensed Sensory Activity Sets Due to Asbestos Risk
Kmart has issued a recall of licensed sensory activity sets, including Frozen, Bluey, and Paw Patrol, due to the potential presence of asbestos in the sand. The recall was initiated after laboratory testing revealed asbestos in some samples. While respirable…
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Second Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A second arrest has been made in connection to the homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, following an alleged stabbing on Harris Road on December 5. The victim, who arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue, later died at Auckland…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinHarris RoadAuckland City HospitalWaikatoCrime/Legal IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Papakura Shooting
A 20-year-old man has been charged following a firearms incident in Papakura early Saturday morning. Enquiries began after a man sustained a gunshot wound at Maadi Place around 2.30am on December 6. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, from Counties Manukau…
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications, Invites Public Feedback
Wellington City Council has announced several alcohol licence applications, inviting public feedback. The applications are open for objections, with specific start and close dates for each. These applications include a range of establishments, from restaurants to supermarkets and social clubs.…
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Teens Arrested After Mt Wellington Aggravated Robbery
Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery outside a Mt Wellington petrol station. Police were called to the Mt Wellington Highway location after 11.30pm. Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander, stated that…
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Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday afternoon. The man has been charged with murder and other offences, and is scheduled to appear in the Auckland District…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Watercare delays plant opening
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Watercare has delayed the opening of the Onehunga treatment plant by two years. The facility was shut three years ago, after the detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems, RNZ said. In…
Politics and GovernmentSportWeatherHealthAustralasiaAustraliaGeneral PoliticsLegalMedical ScienceAgricultureGeneral Weather WatercareOnehungaMariameno Kapa-KingiTe Pāti MāoriFIFA World CupAll WhitesTangihau AngusRNZ News
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Teenager Arrested in $20,000 Clothing Theft
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.54am, following multiple alarm activations at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AlbanyDon McKinnon DriveNorth Shore Youth CourtCJ MilesBurglaryTheftArrestNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Stop in Puhoi Uncovers Suitcase of Imitation Firearms
A routine traffic stop in Puhoi turned into a significant discovery for police officers last night. After stopping a fleeing vehicle, they found a suitcase filled with imitation firearms. At approximately 10.10pm, officers attempted to pull over a vehicle speeding…
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Woman Charged After Facebook Marketplace PlayStation Scam
A New Zealand man who was scammed after selling his PlayStation 5 on Facebook Marketplace has had his console returned, and a woman has been charged. The victim, needing money for his wife’s dental surgery, listed his PS5 for sale…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementLegalMedia Facebook MarketplacePlayStation 5scamNew Zealand PoliceWaitākere District CourtNetsafeCERT
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Second Arrest in Christchurch Youth Offending Case
A second arrest has been made in Christchurch following an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday, November 30. A 17-year-old handed himself in to the police and is scheduled to appear in Youth Court today, facing charges related to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchYouth OffendingArrestAggravated RobberyOperation AnchorCanterburyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Kmart Sand Castle Set Recall: Asbestos Contamination
Kmart has issued a recall for its 14-piece Sand Castle Building Set, originally published on November 15, 2025, due to the detection of tremolite asbestos in samples. This is an update to a previous recall, with some products removed from…
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologySocial IssuesAustralasiaMedical ScienceLegal
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Three Arrested in Masterton Drug Operation
Three men were arrested and charged with selling and possessing cannabis for supply, following a police operation in Masterton targeting illicit drugs. The men, aged 21, 22, and 43, were apprehended on Tuesday, December 2, after a search warrant was…
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Christchurch Police Urge Residents to Secure Homes This Summer
Christchurch Police are urging residents to take precautions to secure their homes during the summer months, following a recent burglary incident. On Friday, November 28, a 35-year-old man allegedly broke into a residential property at night while the occupants were…
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Arrest Made in Connection to Christchurch Incidents
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to several recent incidents across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week that left a store worker seriously injured. The arrest was made this afternoon in New Brighton. The individual will face…
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North Canterbury Man Arrested for Widespread Tagging
A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly tagging over 500 locations across Kaikoura, Canterbury, and Dunedin. He is scheduled to appear in the Christchurch District Court on December 5, facing charges of entering agricultural land with intent…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal North CanterburyKaikouraCanterburyDunedinChristchurch District CourtStephen McDanielGraffitiNew Zealand Police
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Police Warn of Increased Scams on Facebook Marketplace
As Christmas shopping moves online, Dunedin police are warning of increased scam activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace. The Investigation Support Unit has seen a rise in fraudulent activity, prompting police to issue advice to keep people safe this holiday season.…
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Cameras Help Police Catch Alleged Robber in Newmarket
A quick response by police, assisted by camera operators, led to the arrest of a woman after an aggravated robbery in Newmarket. At approximately 4 p.m., the woman allegedly entered a shop on Osborne Street, reportedly carrying a knife. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal NewmarketOsborne StreetAuckland City Crime SquadRebecca KirkAuckland District CourtAggravated RobberyCamera OperatorsNew Zealand Police
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Man Sentenced to Preventative Detention for Ōtara Sexual Assaults
An Ōtara man has been sentenced to preventative detention for two sexual assaults that occurred nearly a year apart. Johnathan Tamihana, 33, was sentenced at the Auckland High Court on Wednesday. He received a minimum non-parole period of five years.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia ŌtaraAuckland High CourtCounties Manukau East CIBsexual assaultJohnathan TamihanaSentencingNew Zealand Police
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Kmart Recalls Unicorn Sand Ornaments Due to Asbestos Risk
Kmart has issued a recall for its Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments in New Zealand due to the potential presence of asbestos in the sand. The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a…
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Name Released in Sheffield Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died following a crash in Sheffield on November 19. She was 68-year-old Glenda Sally Douglas, of Cobden. Police offer their condolences to her family and friends. A 32-year-old Swiss national charged…
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Arrest Made in Raumanga Serious Assault Investigation
A week-long investigation has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man following a serious assault on a woman in her Raumanga home in the early hours of November 25. The man was due to appear in the Whangārei District…
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Police Name Victim in Camberley Homicide as Investigation Continues
Police have identified the woman found dead at a house in Kotuku Street, Camberley, on October 29 as 37-year-old Teishallia TePaea. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Knell, is underway. Detective Inspector Martin James stated that a team of investigators is…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia CamberleyKotuku StreetHomicideOperation KnellTeishallia TePaeaMartin JamesNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested Near Sylvia Park with Firearms
A man’s afternoon nap near Sylvia Park in Mt Wellington led to his arrest and the seizure of two firearms. Police patrolling the area found the 42-year-old man slumped over the wheel of his vehicle around 3:30 p.m. According to…
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Second Teenager Charged in St Johns Homicide Case
A second teenager has been charged in the murder of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old US national, who was killed at a bus stop in St Johns on April 19, 2025. The renewed focus of Operation Aberfeldy in September led to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia St JohnshomicidemurderOperation AberfeldyKyle WhorrallGlen Innesaggravated robberyNew Zealand Police