Tag: crime
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Two Christchurch Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint, Employees Assaulted
Police are investigating two aggravated robberies that occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The first incident took place around 8:10 PM at a commercial premises on Briggs Road, Shirley. Two individuals entered the establishment armed with a weapon, assaulted an…
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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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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…
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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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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault that occurred in Cannons Creek this morning. The incident took place just before 7:40am in Dido Place, following reports of a firearm being discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries…
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Police Seize Multiple Firearms in Māngere Investigation
Police have seized a significant cache of firearms and ammunition following an investigation into a family harm event in Māngere. The operation began on Sunday afternoon when officers responded to a report of a disagreement between family members, during which…
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui last year. The fire was allegedly started in a rubbish bin leaning against the…
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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 After Thames Aggravated Robbery
Four people are set to appear in Hamilton Youth Court on charges stemming from an aggravated robbery at a Thames business. The accused include two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man, and two 14-year-old boys. Charges laid are aggravated robbery, unlawfully…
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Henderson Police Nab Shoplifters with Trolley Full of Luxury Goods
Two women were arrested in Henderson on Sunday after attempting to steal nearly $1000 in groceries from a supermarket. The Henderson Beat Team was patrolling when supermarket workers alerted them to the alleged shoplifting. Sergeant Rachael England said the team…
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Stolen Bentley Leads to Discovery of Multiple Vehicles and Firearm
An investigation into a stolen Bentley has led North Shore Police to recover almost half a dozen stolen vehicles and a shotgun. The Waitematā East’s Tactical Crime Unit began investigating a burglary on the North Shore in the early hours…
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Auckland Police Seize Two Firearms in Overnight Vehicle Stops
Auckland police seized two firearms in separate incidents overnight. During vehicle stops in central Auckland, officers pulled over a vehicle on Customs Street West around 12:20 a.m. According to Relieving Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, officers noticed a…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Bus Assaults in East Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched following two assaults on a bus in east Auckland on Monday evening. One man has died, and another is seriously injured after being attacked on the number 76 bus travelling from Glen Innes towards…
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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…
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Methamphetamine Investigation Leads to Arrests in Auckland
A methamphetamine investigation has led Tasman Police to make arrests in the upper North Island. The investigation, focused on a methamphetamine supply chain between Tasman and Auckland, led detectives to a rural property in Hunua, south of Auckland, resulting in…
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Operation Matata Uncovers Drug Smuggling Syndicate at Auckland Airport
A joint Police-Customs investigation, dubbed "Operation Matata," has led to nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates allegedly involved in a syndicate smuggling drugs through Auckland Airport. The operation targeted a syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through unattended baggage.…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Plymouth After Man Dies
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in New Plymouth last night. Emergency services were called to St Aubyn Street shortly before 7pm after reports of an altercation. Upon arrival, a man was found with…
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Man Arrested After Escaping Custody
A 42-year-old man, who was being sought after escaping from custody, has been arrested. He is scheduled to appear in North Shore District Court today, where he will be formally charged with escaping custody. The New Zealand Police have expressed…
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Trio Charged After Auckland Convenience Store Burglary
Three people are due in Auckland District Court today, charged with burglary after a break-in at a convenience store on the corner of Karangahape Road and Day Street late last night. Police were alerted to the incident just before 11.30pm.…
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Woman Charged with Murder in Kaitaia
A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia yesterday. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address at about 12.35pm following a report of assault. Upon arrival, a man was located…
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Man Arrested After Violent Assaults in Henderson, New Zealand
A man is in custody after a series of violent assaults in Henderson on Tuesday night. Police responded to calls from the public at around 5.24pm, reporting assaults on Railside Avenue. Inspector Simon Walker, Waitematā West Area Commander, stated that…
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Woman Critically Injured in Christchurch Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, where a woman sustained a serious gunshot wound. Officers and ambulance services were called to a Shortland Street property at approximately 8:45 p.m. last night, where they found the woman in critical…
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Two Mongrel Mob Members Arrested After Police Pursuit in Wairoa
Two Mongrel Mob members have been charged following an incident in Wairoa, thanks to the work of police staff. According to Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, the arrests occurred after an event yesterday afternoon. At around midday, Detectives…
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Police Investigate Brooklyn Shooting, Appeal for Information
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the investigation is focused on determining the events leading up to the shotgun being discharged.…
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Auckland workers uncover $12.6M cocaine stash in container
Police have seized 36 kilograms of cocaine after it was discovered inside a container delivered to an Auckland business. The drugs, worth around $12.6 million, were found by unsuspecting workers who were unloading legitimate goods shipped from Brazil. Detective Senior…
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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
An investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has led to the seizure of 31 firearms and the suspension of six firearms licences. The police operation, supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke, uncovered a network of…
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Three Face Court After Serious Westport Assaults
Three men are before the courts following two serious assaults in Westport on Wednesday, October 29. According to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Lindup, West Coast Area Investigations Manager, the incidents led to the arrest of the alleged offenders. The…
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Police Seek Two Men in Connection to Te Puke Homicide
Police are seeking two men in relation to the homicide of Tristan Oakes, aged 29, who died in hospital on Saturday, October 25th, after being shot at his Te Puke home. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty…
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Man Charged After Threat Against Wellington Place of Worship
An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged following a threat against a Wellington place of worship. The man was arrested yesterday evening and charged with causing harm by posting digital communication. He is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court…
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Two Arrested After Birkenhead Aggravated Robbery
Police have made arrests in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store that occurred on October 1st. At approximately 1:35 pm, authorities responded to reports of three individuals armed with weapons entering a commercial property on Mokoia Road.…
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