Category: media
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports new gift card law, major TV brand exiting New Zealand
Consumer NZ is reporting that a new law will soon take effect, requiring gift cards to have a minimum three-year expiry date. The organization said this change is the result of a decade-long campaign to address short expiry periods previously…
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Media Monitor: Ferry breakdowns cause travel, freight disruptions in New Zealand
RNZ is reporting that ferry breakdowns are causing significant disruptions to travel and freight in New Zealand. The Green Party is warning of a "perfect storm" due to the issues. The Interislander's Kaiārahi ferry has been out of service since…
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
Law EnforcementMedia BurglaryInvercargillPoliceTobaccoCigarettesTheftNew Zealand Police
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Police Identify Suspects in Whanganui Robbery
Whanganui Police have announced they have identified the people sought in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff. Media outlets that were previously issued images of the suspects are now asked to remove them from any ongoing reporting.…
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Police Seek Information on Assault Suspect in Napier
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, just before 7:30 am on the Limestone Track, between Ulyatt Road and Riverbend Road. The victim was uninjured but understandably…
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Three Charged in Whanganui Aggravated Robbery
Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff, Whanganui. The incident took place on Wednesday, March 4, around 6:10 p.m. on Polson Street. It is alleged that the offenders entered the…
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Police Seek Information on Vehicle Damage Incidents in Clive
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of incidents involving damage to parked vehicles in Clive over the past week. The incidents, which occurred primarily overnight, have been reported on Ferry Road, Tucker Lane, Allens Lane, Sutton Avenue, and State…
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Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Sexual Offenses Against Young Girls
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Manase Uaisele in Napier District Court today. The 33-year-old was sentenced to five years and five months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of 12 charges relating to sexual offending and indecently assaulting multiple…
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Police Name Man Whose Remains Were Found Near Ōtorohanga
Police can now name the person whose remains were found off SH3, Ōtorohanga, on Friday 6 March as Colin (Col) Heath. Col was 47 when reported missing in 2022. Police extend sympathies to Col’s family, who have asked for privacy…
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Driver Arrested with Arsenal of Weapons After Traffic Stop
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a traffic stop in Hamilton uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons. The incident began on Friday when officers stopped a vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver for driving while disqualified. During the…
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Leman Family Statement: Justice for Richard
The Leman family has issued a statement following a court verdict, stating that justice has been brought for Richard. "Today’s verdict brings justice for Richard," the family said. "Nothing will ever undo what was done to him, and nothing will…
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Police to Increase Presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki for Gang Tangihanga
Police will increase their visible presence in Rotorua and Ōpōtiki this Friday and Saturday as a gang tangihanga (funeral gathering) takes place. A significant number of gang members and associates from across the country are expected to attend. Inspector Nicky…
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Police Justified in Use of Force During Tairāwhiti Arrest, IPCA Finds
Police have acknowledged and accepted a report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers were justified in using force when apprehending a man in Tairāwhiti. The incident occurred on December 14, 2024, after police received reports of…
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FMA Proposes Expanded Sandbox for FinTech Innovation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is set to discuss the future of its FinTech sandbox pilot at the upcoming FinTech Hui in Wellington. The FMA aims to broaden the sandbox's scope by introducing an on-ramp or restricted license for innovative…
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One Dead After E-Scooter Crash in Twizel
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash involving an e-scooter in Twizel on February 28. The individual succumbed to their injuries on March 10 while in hospital. The death has been referred to the Coroner.
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Police Seek Public Assistance After Serious Assault in Mahia
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault that occurred at an address in Mahia on the evening of Saturday, February 28th. Around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a report of an uninvited man entering a Newcastle Street…
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Hawke's Bay Police Host Open Day
Hawke's Bay Police are opening their doors to the public for an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, held at the rear of the station, will offer…
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Two Men Face Court After Alleged Burglary Attempt in Henderson
Two men are heading to court after an alleged late-night burglary attempt in Henderson concluded with their arrest by police. The incident occurred around 2:15 am on Wednesday when police responded to reports of individuals unlawfully inside a building on…
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Police Seek Information on Stolen Brass Lectern in Mackenzie
Police are seeking information from the public regarding a burglary that occurred at a church on Middle Valley Road in Mackenzie. The theft is believed to have taken place between February 19 and March 4. The item stolen was a…
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Ōtorohanga
A 75-year-old woman who was reported missing in Ōtorohanga has been located and is safe. Police confirmed the news today, expressing gratitude to the community for their help in finding her. No further details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance…
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Queenstown Police Seek Information on Overnight Vehicle Crimes
Queenstown Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in stealing two vehicles and damaging two others. The incidents occurred in the Lake Hayes Estate and Lower Shotover areas overnight on Saturday, March 7, and into the early…
Law EnforcementMedia QueenstownVehicle TheftVehicle DamagePolice AppealLake Hayes EstateLower ShotoverCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Woman summonsed following fatal dog attack
Police have today summonsed a 35-year-old woman in relation to the death of four-year-old Timothy Rolleston, following a dog attack in Katikati in March 2025. The woman faces a charge of owning a dog that causes death to a person.…
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Police Seek Information on Dannevirke Burglary
Manawatū Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Dannevirke last week. On Friday, March 6, around 11:40 p.m., police received a report of a burglary in progress at a store on High Street. Officers responded immediately, but the…
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Diver and boaties rescued off Wellington coast after being blown out to sea
Teamwork between the Police Maritime Unit and Westpac Rescue Helicopter successfully rescued a diver and boaties in windy and choppy waters off the Wellington South Coast earlier this week. Around 4pm on Thursday 5 March, the Wellington Police Maritime Unit…
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Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Greymouth
A search and rescue operation is ongoing in Greymouth today, following a report received by emergency services around 6pm on Saturday. The report indicated a person had been swept out to sea in the Greymouth/Blaketown area. Extensive searches have been…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on neurobiologist's views on Trump, softball recognition, and fairy tale adaptations
RNZ is reporting that neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky believes Donald Trump's "awful upbringing" may have contributed to his destructive behavior. Sapolsky, a world-leading neurobiologist, stated that science suggests it is not acceptable to hate Trump. RNZ also highlighted calls for greater…
Politics and GovernmentSportScience & TechnologyMediaEntertainmentWeather NeurobiologyDonald TrumpSoftballRhonda HiraHans Christian AndersenParalympic Winter GamesInvasive speciesRNZ News
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Sky Tower Lit Blue to Honor Fallen Police Officers
Auckland's Sky Tower was lit blue last night to honor fallen police officers worldwide. The illumination marked the INTERPOL-led International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers, a day dedicated to recognizing the thousands of officers who lose their lives…
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Sky Tower Lights Up Blue for International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers
Auckland's Sky Tower is being lit up in blue on March 7 and 8 to recognize the INTERPOL-led International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers. This global tribute honors the thousands of police officers who lose their lives annually…
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Man Charged with Burglary After Community Tips Lead to Quick Arrest in Feilding
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a burglary at the Feilding Library. The incident, believed to have occurred overnight on Sunday, March 1, resulted in an estimated loss of over $20,000 worth of items. Sergeant…
Law EnforcementMedia FeildingBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceCommunityArrestCourtCrime
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Three Arrested, Thousands in Power Tools Recovered After Shoplifting Incident
Three men have been charged following a shoplifting incident in Grey Lynn, Auckland, where approximately $8,000 worth of power tools were stolen. The incident occurred on Thursday at 4:30 pm when two offenders entered a hardware store and allegedly took…