Tag: horowhenua
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Crash Blocks State Highway 56 in Opiki
Emergency services are attending a single-vehicle crash that has blocked State Highway 56 in Opiki, Horowhenua. The incident occurred at the intersection of Poplar and Tane Roads shortly before 1:20pm. The vehicle involved caught fire, but the blaze has been…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 56OpikiHorowhenuasingle-vehicle crashPoplar RoadTane RoadNew Zealand Police
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Increased Police Presence in Levin After Firearms Incidents
Levin residents will see an increased Police presence following several firearms incidents. Additional officers have been deployed to Horowhenua to conduct patrols and support investigations into recent gang-related offenses. A Gang Conflict Warrant is now in place, according to Manawatu…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld Levinfirearms incidentsPoliceHorowhenuaGang Conflict WarrantManawatuCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Caretaker Helps Police Nab Copper Thief at Old Horowhenua Hospital
A quick-thinking caretaker helped police catch a recidivist offender who targeted the Old Horowhenua Hospital complex last week. According to Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien, the arrest followed dedicated area patrols aimed at preventing burglaries. On Thursday, July 3, the…
Law EnforcementLegal burglaryHorowhenuacopperLevin District CourtNew Zealand Policecrimerecidivist offender