Tag: crime
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Homemade Firearms Seized in Henderson, New Zealand
A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, police received information about potential firearms at a property on Kingsdale Road and, with the help of the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a…
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Arrest Made After Arson at Suspected Drug Lab in Massey
A 54-year-old man has been charged with arson, producing/manufacturing methamphetamine, injuring a Police dog and resisting Police, following a suspicious fire at a property in Massey, West Auckland. Police arrived at the address in Colwill Road at about 5.30am to…
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Man Charged After Officer Shot in Flat Bush Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today following an incident in Flat Bush where a police officer was shot. The incident occurred yesterday morning at a property on Chapel Road, where officers were conducting inquiries.…
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Man Charged with Murder in Dunedin Homicide
A man is due in court today, charged with murder after another man died in North Dunedin. Police discovered the 36-year-old victim at a Great King Street property on Friday afternoon. It is believed the two men knew each other.…
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Gisborne Police Identify Homicide Victim as Bill Pine Maangi
Police have identified Bill Pine Maangi, 36, of Te Hapara, Gisborne, as the victim of Monday's homicide. Detective Inspector Martin James stated that police are supporting Mr. Maangi’s family and keeping them informed about the investigation. Police were called to…
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man initially stopped in New Lynn for driving while forbidden now faces further firearms charges after a sawn-off shotgun, drugs, and cash were found in his vehicle. The Henderson Beat Team's traffic stop led to a subsequent search warrant…
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Firearms Seized, Four Arrested in Whanganui Police Operation
Last week, Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant at a Puriri Street property, leading to the discovery of multiple hidden firearms and the arrest of four people. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest of the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch…
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Firearm Recovered, Man Faces Court After Bail Breach
A man is heading back to court after police in New Lynn recovered a firearm following a bail breach. Early Tuesday morning, a Henderson Beat Team member spotted the man driving a car. According to Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager,…
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
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Stolen Vehicle Leads to Firearm Discovery in Whangārei
A stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. On Tuesday afternoon, police spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says that when officers signalled for the vehicle…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Suppression Breaches, Dog Shooting
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is promising to resolve widespread breaches of suppressed information in the Tom Phillips case. It said a High Court injunction preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation…
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Arrest Made in Hobsonville Firearm Incident
A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, following an incident in Hobsonville around 4.40pm yesterday, September 16. The man will appear in the Waitākere District Court later today. Police believe…
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Man Arrested in Queenstown with Firearm and Drugs
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells in his vehicle in Queenstown. The vehicle was stopped at approximately 4:30 a.m. yesterday on Suburb Street, after it aroused police suspicion. The search…
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Hawke's Bay Police Seize Cannabis Plants, Two Arrested
Hawke’s Bay Police have charged two men after discovering more than 200 cannabis plants at a Hastings property. The plants, found at a leased commercial property in Orchard Road, Camberley, have an estimated street value of between $600,000 and $750,000.…
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Person Charged After Webb Street Incident in Wellington
A 37-year-old person has been charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, following an incident in Webb Street, Wellington today. The person is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 11 September. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
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Teenager Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier on May 11. The arrest comes after a four-month investigation. Police have not ruled out further charges. Detective Inspector Dave…
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Ammunition and Drugs Seized in Onerahi Search Warrant
Northland Police have seized ammunition, drugs, and cash following a search warrant execution in Onerahi. The operation, conducted this morning at a Ross Street property, led to charges against two individuals. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, reported the…
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Correction: Arrests in Zain Taikato Fox Murder Case
New Zealand Police have issued a correction regarding the date of death in the Zain Taikato Fox murder case. The corrected date is July 26. An earlier release contained an incorrect date. The police sincerely apologized for the error and…
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Rotorua Police Crack Down on Illegal Trail Bike Riders
Rotorua Police are targeting illegal trail bike riders, with one person pleading guilty to driving in a dangerous manner following an investigation into anti-social road users. Police received reports of a man riding a trail bike dangerously through Rotorua suburbs.…
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West Auckland Woman Faces 22 Shoplifting Charges
A woman is scheduled to appear in Waitākere District Court tomorrow, facing 22 shoplifting charges. The charges follow an alleged three-month spree targeting retailers in Westgate. According to police, the woman's activities had led her to be classified as a…
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Trio Nabbed with $1000 of Stolen Meat from Wellington Supermarkets
Three individuals were apprehended after being caught with a carload of meat shoplifted from Wellington supermarkets. Police were alerted to separate incidents at supermarkets in Island Bay and Crofton Downs on Sunday, where significant quantities of meat were stolen. A…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Missing Dad, School Threats, Bell Tower
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that police believe people know the whereabouts of Tom Phillips, who is missing with his children. It said footage shows Phillips and one of his children allegedly breaking into a store. RNZ also…
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Bay of Plenty Firearms Operation Nets Arrests, Licence Suspension
A police operation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne targeting firearms headed for the black market has led to charges against three licensed firearms holders and the suspension of a firearms dealer's license. The National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), with…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand to Loosen Alcohol Restrictions
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the government has approved easing alcohol restrictions, making it simpler for ministers to declare special trading hours for pubs during major sports events. It said changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act…
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Man Arrested in Levin After Firearm Incident
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Levin following reports of a firearm being discharged. The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 pm in the vicinity of Mabel Street, Levin. According to Acting Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ash Gurney, officers arrived on…
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Media Monitor: Man Arrested After Approaching School Girls
RNZ is reporting that a man has been arrested after allegedly approaching school girls in the Merivale and St Albans area and asking for inappropriate favors for money. It said police were first notified on Aug. 4 of the man…
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Trio Apprehended in West Auckland Thefts
Two separate incidents in West Auckland led to the arrest of three people for theft. In the first incident, at approximately 5 p.m., police noticed two individuals on a moped in Titirangi. The moped was identified as stolen. "One person…
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Man Charged After Violent Assault and Robbery in Hobsonville
A 23-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault and robbery outside a Woolworths supermarket in Hobsonville last week. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 20, involved the theft of a bag and an assault on two elderly…
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Auckland Shoplifter Remanded in Custody Facing Dozens of Charges
A 31-year-old man is in custody facing 23 shoplifting charges across Auckland, New Zealand. The arrest follows an investigation by the Newmarket Community Policing Team, who located the man at an Onehunga address. The charges relate to alleged offences in…
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Woman Charged After Newborn's Body Found in Auckland Park
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with concealing the dead body of a child after a deceased newborn baby was discovered in Albert Park yesterday morning. The woman will appear in Auckland District Court today. Police were called to the…
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