Tag: crime_stoppers
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Matangi Assault Investigation
Police are seeking the public's help to identify offenders involved in a serious assault that occurred in Matangi. The incident took place last night around 8pm on Marychurch Road when two victims attempted to speak with occupants of a dark-coloured…
Law EnforcementMedia MatangiSerious AssaultPolice AppealFord FalconWitness AppealPublic AssistanceCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Investigation Continues into Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
Investigations are ongoing following a fatal dog attack in Kaihu that claimed the life of Mihiata Te Rore. Emergency services were called to a rural property off State Highway 12 on February 17th, where the victim sustained unsurvivable injuries and…
Law EnforcementDisasters KaihuDog AttackFatal IncidentPolice InvestigationWhangārei CIBCrime StoppersAnimal EuthanasiaNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Hutt Valley Bar Robberies
Hutt Valley Police are investigating a spate of commercial robberies and are seeking public assistance, with a specific focus on the clothing worn by the offenders. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, January 10, at approximately 1:30 am at a…
Law EnforcementDisasters Hutt ValleyRobberyPolice InvestigationNike ApparelFootwearCCTV FootageCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Serious Incident in Onehunga: One Critical
Police are responding to a serious incident in Onehunga, Auckland, following reports of a person sustaining injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The incident occurred shortly after 11 am at a property on Arthur Street. One person has been transported…
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Police Seek Information on Three Men After Serious Assault in Churton Park
Wellington Police are seeking the public's help to identify three men they believe can assist with an investigation into a serious assault that occurred in Churton Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The incident took place at an invitation-only gathering…
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gatherings in Wellington
Wellington Police disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight, preventing them from setting up at key locations. Operation Kereru targeted approximately 200 vehicles from areas including Whanganui, Levin, and Palmerston North, intending to engage in dangerous driving activities in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WellingtonPoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyOperation KereruCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Continue Search for Mitchell Cole in Ruatiti Double Homicide
Police are continuing their search for Mitchell Cole, wanted in connection with a double homicide that occurred in Ruatiti on Saturday, December 13th. Authorities are urging individuals entering the bush in the Ruatiti area to remain vigilant and report any…
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GoreInvercargillShootingArrestSouthlandCrime StoppersMike BowmanNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Police Investigate Homicide, Seek Public Assistance
Police are investigating the homicide of 37-year-old Nicholas Patrick Mitchell, who was discovered deceased in a vehicle on Ford Road, Rotorua, shortly before 8:30 pm on Friday. Rotorua Area Investigations Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen has urged residents in…
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Police Remind Southlanders: Beaches Are Roads, Obey Traffic Laws
As Southland anticipates increased beach visits with the arrival of warmer weather, police are reminding the public that beaches are subject to the same road rules as conventional roads. Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager, emphasized the…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia SouthlandOreti BeachScott MacKenzieRoad SafetyTraffic LawNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Police Investigate Stabbing at Wellington Bar
Wellington police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at an Allen Street bar early Saturday morning. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the incident took place at the Ace of Spades bar around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Police were…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WellingtonstabbingAllen StreetAce of Spades barCrime StoppersTim LeitchViolent CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Teens Apprehended After Vehicle Theft in Henderson Valley
Four teenagers are in police custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Henderson Valley overnight. Police were called to William Wallbank Crescent, Swanson, at approximately 1.15am following reports of a vehicle theft. Acting Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Henderson Valleyvehicle theftSwansonWaitākere Youth CourtYouth Aid ServicesCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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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 Seek Information on Baby's Broken Leg in Hutt Valley
Police are seeking public assistance to determine how a three-week-old baby girl sustained a broken leg in Hutt Valley. On December 2nd, authorities were alerted after the infant was taken to a hospital by her family. The nature of the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hutt Valleybaby injurypolice investigationpublic appealCrime Stoppersbroken legNew Zealand Police
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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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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation has commenced in Mt Wellington after a man died from critical injuries sustained in an altercation. The man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue around 12.15pm today, where police were alerted. He was then transported…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideMt WellingtonAucklandScott BeardNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersStabbing
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Police Seek Paul Rimene on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is described as 176cm tall with a large build and heavy tattoos. Police indicate that Rimene has numerous gang…
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Police Investigate Serious Assault in Raumanga, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Raumanga last night. A woman was attacked in her home on Murdoch Crescent. Police were called to the scene just after 12am following reports of an injured person. Detective…
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Whangārei Assault
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault at a commercial premises on Okara Drive, Whangārei, on November 6. They have released images of the man in question.…
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Cambridge Petrol Station Robbed Early This Morning
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a petrol station in Cambridge early this morning. At approximately 6.35am, four individuals entered the Victoria Street petrol station and jumped over the counter. Staff members deployed the fog cannon, but the…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Fires in Avalon, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding suspicious fires in Avalon. Two fires, one on Tuesday, November 11th and another on Thursday, November 20th, are under investigation after being deemed suspicious. No injuries were reported as…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues AvalonSuspicious FiresPolice investigationCrime StoppersFireNovemberNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help in Edendale Assault Case
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a serious assault that occurred in Edendale on Saturday, November 15, at approximately 10.55pm. The incident took place near the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street. According to Detective Sergeant…
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Operation Mist Nets Three Arrests in Invercargill Drug Bust
Three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following Operation Mist, a planned police operation in Invercargill. The arrests followed an investigation into the supply and sale of illicit drugs in the Invercargill area. Southland Police’s Organised Crime…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MistInvercargillSouthlandDrug BustMethamphetamineArrestsCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police seek Kayci Tapine, 27, on arrest warrant
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 27-year-old Kayci Tapine, who has an active warrant for her arrest. Authorities believe someone may have information regarding her whereabouts. Tapine is known to have connections in the Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Kayci TapineNew Zealand PoliceBay of PlentyCounties ManukauWaikatoArrest WarrantCrime Stoppers
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Police Seek Information on Serious Assault in Edendale
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a serious assault that occurred in Edendale on Saturday, November 15th. At approximately 10.55pm, a woman approached the victim's residence, claiming to have a flat tyre and needing assistance. The victim,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal EdendaleassaultpoliceMelvin StreetTurner StreetCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Paul Rehua for Escaping Custody
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest after escaping custody. Rehua is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area but is known to frequent the greater Auckland…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul Kyle Peekay RehuaWaitematāAucklandWaikatoCrime Stoppersescaped custodyarrest warrantNew Zealand Police
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Hutt Valley Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gathering
Hutt Valley Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering in Lower Hutt last night. Dozens of infringements were issued, pink and green stickers were handed out, and a car and some fireworks were seized. The night began in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Hutt ValleyNew Zealand PoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyCrime StoppersQueensgateGumboot Friday
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Police Seek Tuapola Toala on Serious Charges
Police are seeking Tuapola Jason Dean Toala, 21, who has an active warrant for his arrest. He is wanted in relation to serious charges and is believed to be actively avoiding police. Authorities believe Toala may be located in the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tuapola ToalaAucklandNorthlandArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Serious Assault in Ōpōtiki Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred early this morning in Ōpōtiki. A man was attacked in his home and sustained serious injuries, requiring hospitalization. The assault is believed to have involved multiple offenders. Police are working to identify…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Norman Talo
Police are seeking the public’s help to find Norman Talo, 50, who has an arrest warrant. Talo is believed to be in the wider Auckland area. Authorities urge anyone with information not to approach him. Instead, call 111 immediately, quoting…
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