Tag: district_court
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Palmerston North Police Apprehend Daylight Robber
Palmerston North Police have arrested a 29-year-old man following a robbery in the central city. Police responded to reports of a chase and robbery in Downtown Plaza around 1pm yesterday. The victim had jewellery stolen under threat of violence. Officers…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Palmerston NorthrobberyarrestjewelleryCCTVRichard HowDistrict CourtNew Zealand Police
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Webb StreetWellingtonImitation FirearmDistrict CourtNew Zealand PoliceCrimeFirearm
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Woman in Court After Hawke's Bay Hospital Lockdown
A 21-year-old woman is due to reappear in Hastings District Court on August 4, following an incident that led to a lockdown at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and nearby schools. Police were called to the hospital at 1.20pm on Wednesday, July…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hawke's BayHastingsHospital LockdownFirearmThreats of HarmNew Zealand PoliceDistrict Court
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Fourth Person Charged with Manslaughter in Loafers Lodge Fire
A fourth person has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the Loafers Lodge fire in 2023, according to Wellington Police. A 72-year-old Wellington man was arrested and is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court today. This follows…
Law EnforcementDisastersLegalSocial Issues Loafers LodgeWellingtonManslaughterArrestNew Zealand PoliceOlivia MearesDistrict Court
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Man Charged with Shoplifting and Burglary in Hamilton
A 42-year-old man has been charged with multiple shoplifting and burglary offences in Hamilton. He faces 10 shoplifting charges and six burglary charges related to incidents over the past six months. The total value of the stolen property is estimated…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ShopliftingBurglaryHamiltonArrestProperty CrimeDistrict CourtNZ Police
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New Zealand Courts to Digitize Caseflow Management
The New Zealand government has approved a plan to digitize court caseflow management, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee. The new online portal aims to provide reliable information and timely updates on cases, reducing uncertainty…
Paul GoldsmithNicole McKeeFamily CourtHigh CourtDistrict CourtGovernment