Tag: arrest
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Three Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Firearm Report in Petone
Three people have been taken into custody by police in Petone following reports of a possible firearm on East Street. Emergency services were called to the Lower Hutt suburb around 7:20 am on Good Friday. Armed police were deployed as…
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Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Flee and Ramming Incident Near St Lukes
Two people have been taken into custody following a police pursuit that began near Victor Street and Great North Road this morning. The incident started shortly after 10 am when police observed a vehicle being driven erratically and signalled for…
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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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…
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Police Recover Two Stolen Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Flat Bush
Police conducting a search for a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Flat Bush on Tuesday night located not only the targeted vehicle but also a second stolen luxury car valued at over $100,000. The initial search began around 11:40 PM when officers…
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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…
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Man Charged After Hokitika Burglary and Vehicle Incident
Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary that occurred last week in Hokitika. On Thursday, February 26, police received a report from a local contractor detailing stolen items from their site. The following day, a police…
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Man Appears in Court After Waipa Family Harm Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today following a family harm incident in Parawera, Waipa, yesterday. The man faces a number of charges related to the incident. Armed Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad…
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Man Arrested Following Assault in Ōpōtiki
A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an assault on a woman in Ōpōtiki overnight. Police were called to Ohiwa Harbour Road around 10:30pm following reports of the assault. The alleged offender was located in Whakatāne shortly after 12:30am…
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man arrested in Dunedin overnight faces multiple charges after a series of events on Thursday evening. The man was apprehended in Fraser's Gully after attempting to evade police. During the pursuit, police discharged a firearm, though no injuries…
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Man Arrested for Aggravated Robbery in Ngāruawāhia
Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred last week in Ngāruawāhia. The incident, reported on Friday, February 20, involved a threat and the subsequent theft of a vehicle from the Ngāruawāhia boat ramp.…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicles in Manukau
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man following an incident in Manukau where he allegedly rammed two police vehicles. The incident began just before 1:45 am when police observed a van driving erratically, running red lights. The Eagle helicopter…
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Home Invader Apprehended in Stolen Vehicle Near Te Awamutu
Waikato West Police have arrested a burglar who broke into a home and stole the victim’s car and belongings during the night. The incident occurred shortly before 11pm when the victim was woken by intruders searching the property. The burglars…
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Two Men Charged After Construction Site Burglary in Hobsonville
Two men have been charged following a burglary at a construction site in Hobsonville early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when two individuals allegedly entered a work site on Hobsonville Road, using a vehicle to drive through…
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Burnham After Woman Found Deceased
A homicide investigation is underway in Burnham after a woman was found deceased at a property on Burnham School Road. Emergency services were called to the address around 3:05 AM following a report of disorder. Upon arrival, police discovered the…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle in Auckland
Auckland Central Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Tuesday evening after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle with a stolen car. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when police received information about a stolen Toyota Vitz being driven on Great…
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Three Youths Arrested Following Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Three youths have been arrested in Hamilton following an aggravated robbery on Mill Street. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at approximately 6:40am. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner, no one was…
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Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Intoxicated Driver in Gore
A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in Gore District Court on January 21, 2026, after being caught driving under the influence. Police arrested the woman after receiving a tip from a member of the public who saw a vehicle…
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Christmas Grinches Nabbed After Kmart Heist
A couple who allegedly stole three shopping trolleys full of goods from a Kmart in Botany, New Zealand, will spend Christmas facing charges. Police were called to the store just after 10.30 am yesterday, following reports of a man and…
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Man Arrested for Impersonating Police After Trying to Pull Over Unmarked Police Car
A 38-year-old man has been arrested by Counties Manukau Police after he attempted to pull over an unmarked police vehicle. The incident occurred last night during a routine patrol. Inspector Kerry Watson said officers noticed a station wagon equipped with…
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Christchurch Police Recover Stolen Christmas Packages
Christchurch Police recovered numerous Christmas packages after a courier van theft on Friday, December 19. Following the theft report, police received multiple calls about three men acting suspiciously in Birdlings Flat. Acting Sergeant Daniel Ingram stated that police responded swiftly…
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TikTok Livestream Leads to Arrest of Youths in Car Theft Spree
A TikTok livestream led to the arrest of six youths in Palmerston North after they allegedly stole multiple cars. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, police were alerted to a livestream showing a vehicle crashing into a pole. The occupants then…
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Two Arrested Following Gore Shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred in Gore this week. The men, aged 36 and 54, were apprehended in Invercargill on Thursday afternoon. They are facing several charges and are scheduled to appear in…
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Finding into Yacht Arrests
Police have acknowledged the IPCA’s finding regarding the arrest of two individuals on a yacht off the coast of 90 Mile Beach on December 2, 2024. The incident began when police received a report of a serious assault onboard, with…
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Moped Rider Arrested After Failing to Stop for Police in Auckland
A moped rider was arrested in Auckland after failing to stop for police overnight. The incident began around 12.30am when officers noticed a moped travelling without a headlight in Mt Albert. Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin, Auckland City West Area Response…
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Security Guard Helps Nab Burglars in New Lynn
A security guard's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in New Lynn. At approximately 12.40am, police were alerted to a possible burglary at a commercial premise on Portage Road after receiving a report from a security guard. Acting…
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Anonymous Tip Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in Whangamatā
A confidential tip from the Whangamatā community led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man for allegedly supplying methamphetamine. He faces charges of possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing Police. The arrest occurred after Police executed warrants at two addresses…
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Police Admit Error in Hawke's Bay Arrest Following IPCA Findings
New Zealand Police have acknowledged the Independent Police Conduct Authority's (IPCA) findings regarding an arrest in Hawke's Bay on July 14, 2024. The incident involved officers entering a Flaxmere property to arrest a man for allegedly breaching electronically monitored bail.…
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Police Seek Wayne Clark for Breaching Court Release
Auckland City Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Wayne Tukaha Clark, who is wanted for arrest. Clark, 42, is wanted for breaching his court release conditions. Police advise the public not to approach him and to call 111…
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