Tag: law_enforcement
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Hammer-Wielding Robber in Panmure
Auckland Police are seeking public assistance to identify an offender involved in an aggravated robbery in Panmure. The incident occurred just before 1.30am on Tuesday, August 12, when a masked individual entered an eatery on Jellicoe Road armed with a…
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Cardrona Valley Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Cardrona Valley Road has reopened after a serious crash yesterday afternoon. One person was critically injured, two sustained serious injuries, and two others suffered moderate injuries. Police are investigating the crash and advise motorists that the road will be reduced…
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Crash Closes Northbound Lane on State Highway 2 Near Upper Hutt
The northbound lane of State Highway 2 near Upper Hutt is currently closed at the intersection with Totara Park Road due to a two-car crash. Police were notified of the incident at 12.40pm. One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries,…
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Police Urge Trampers and Hunters to Prepare for Spring Adventures
As New Zealand emerges from winter, police are urging trampers and hunters to take necessary precautions before heading into the bush. With the weather improving, an increase in outdoor activities is expected, and authorities want to ensure everyone's safety. Detective…
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New Zealand Police to Welcome 83 New Officers at Wing Graduation
Eighty-three new police officers are set to graduate from the New Zealand Police 387 Recruit Wing. The graduation ceremony will take place at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Thursday, September 4, at 2pm. Media are requested to be in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersJude SimpsonVictoria PolicegraduationPorirua
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New Police Base Underway for Taradale
Police have announced the commencement of work on a new police base in Taradale, intended to better serve both the police force and the Hawke’s Bay community. Construction is slated to begin in late January 2026, with completion expected by…
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Gang Conflict Warrant Extended Across Manawatū Following Firearms Incidents
A Gang Conflict Warrant has been extended to cover the entire Manawatū area, as police broaden their focus on dangerous gang activity. The extension follows several firearms incidents in Levin, which led to the initial warrant on August 21, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Serious Crash Closes Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat
A serious crash involving two trucks occurred on Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat, Auckland, around 2.35pm. One person is in critical condition, and emergency services are at the scene. Road closures are in effect between Kaihikatea Flat Road and the…
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Four More Charged in Rotorua Murder Case
Four more people have been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to the murder of Zain Taikato Fox in Rotorua earlier this year. Fox, 20, died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28 from critical injuries.…
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Kinleith Drivers Face Charges After Anti-Social Road Incidents
Two Kinleith men are facing criminal charges and have had their cars impounded following recent incidents of sustained loss of traction. The incidents occurred in Mamaku South Road and Tokoroa. On June 29, police responded to reports of anti-social road…
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Crash Closes Paremata Road Near Wellington
A crash on Paremata Road near the intersection with State Highway 59 in Porirua is causing significant delays. The single vehicle accident was reported at approximately 1:15pm. One person is reported to be in a serious condition as a result…
WorldTransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Man Sought by Greymouth Police Located
The man sought by Greymouth Police regarding an assault on August 8th has been located and is currently speaking with Police. Police have expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for sharing their appeal.
Law EnforcementMediaSocial Issues GreymouthPoliceAssaultArrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Sought by Greymouth Police Located
The man sought by Greymouth Police regarding an assault on August 8 has been located and is currently speaking with police. Police have expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for sharing their appeal.
Law EnforcementMediaSocial Issues GreymouthPoliceAssaultArrestNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 77-Year-Old Hui in Taupō
Police are asking for the public's help in finding Hui, a 77-year-old who was reported missing from the Taupō area this morning. She was last seen around 7pm yesterday (Saturday) at a property on Hinerau Grove, Waipahihi. Hui, who now…
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Police Appeal for Information on Missing Man in Chartwell
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of 39-year-old Aydan, who has been missing for almost two weeks. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the early hours of Sunday, August 17, on Snell Drive. He…
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New Device Location Technology Aids Emergency Services in Locating People in Need
A new technology designed to help emergency services locate individuals in distress has already proven valuable this week. The Device Location Information (DLI) technology, launched last week, speeds up the process for Police to narrow search areas for individuals unable…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Device Location Informationemergency servicesMatamataPihatechnologyNew Zealand Police
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Blenheim Businesses Busted in Underage Alcohol Sting
Two establishments in Blenheim were caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers during a controlled purchase operation conducted on Friday, August 22, by Blenheim Police and the Marlborough District Council licensing team. Out of ten premises checked, two failed by serving…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BlenheimMarlborough District CouncilAlcohol Regulatory and Licensing AuthorityUnderage DrinkingControlled Purchase OperationAlcoholNew Zealand Police
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NZ Police Respond to IPCA Findings on Arrest
New Zealand Police have acknowledged the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding the actions of two officers during an arrest on September 17, 2023. The incident involved officers approaching a man, identified as Mr. X, who was…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceIPCAIndependent Police Conduct AuthorityWaikatoScott GemmellLand Transport Act 1998
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Serious Crash Closes Northbound Lanes on Transmission Gully Near Whitby
A serious two-vehicle crash has shut down northbound lanes on State Highway 1 (Transmission Gully) near Whitby, Wellington. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:25 pm. The incident has led to the closure of all northbound lanes from…
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Northland Police Crackdown: 37,000 Breath Tests Conducted
Northland Police have conducted 37,000 breath tests in the region over the past two months, addressing what they describe as a "reckless culture" of driving after drinking. Inspector John Fagan, Northland’s Road Policing Manager, highlighted the collective effort of police…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation NorthlandNew Zealand Policebreath testsJohn Fagandrunk drivingroad safety
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Gisborne
A homicide investigation has been launched in Gisborne following the death of a man in Mangapapa early this morning. Police were called to an address on Winter Street at around 6:50 a.m. after a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival,…
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Gore Police Investigate Vehicle Break-ins on Broughton Street
Gore Police are seeking public assistance following multiple vehicle break-ins on Broughton Street. At least five vehicles were reported to have been broken into between Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23. Items were stolen from inside the vehicles. Constable…
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Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Cook Strait After Mayday Call
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Cook Strait following a mayday call received around 10pm yesterday. The call reported a vessel with multiple people onboard experiencing trouble approximately 3 nautical miles from Karori Rock. Police, Coastguard Wellington,…
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Panmure Bus Interchange Assault
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man connected to an assault at the Panmure Bus Interchange on Friday, June 6, 2025, which occurred between 9:30 PM and 11:00 PM. Authorities urge anyone who recognizes the individual in the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues NZ PolicePanmure Bus InterchangeAssaultCrime StoppersNicole BremnerNew Zealand Police
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Man Dies After Muriwai Sand Dune Incident
A 28-year-old man has died in Auckland City Hospital after being critically injured at Muriwai on Saturday. The man was airlifted to the hospital after becoming trapped under a sand dune. Police will conduct inquiries into the man’s death for…
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Lower Hutt: Two Officers Injured, One Narrowly Missed by Vehicle
Two police officers sustained injuries, and another narrowly avoided being hit by a vehicle during an incident in Lower Hutt this morning. Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander, reported that the incident occurred at approximately 11:20 am on Gracefield…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Lower Huttpolice officersGracefield StreetRandwick RoadassaultNew Zealand Police
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Auckland's SH16 Closed Following Truck Crash
A section of Auckland's SH16 North-Western Motorway is closed in both directions between Hobsonville and Brigham Creek Roads due to an earlier truck crash, according to police. Significant delays are expected as crews work to remove the truck and clear…
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Cyclist Dies in Onehunga Crash
A cyclist has died following a crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga, yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash, which involved a vehicle and a cyclist, just before 3pm. Sadly, the cyclist died at the scene.…
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Serious Crash Closes Neilson Street in Onehunga, Auckland
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Onehunga, Auckland City, involving a vehicle and a cyclist. The incident on Neilson Street was reported to police just before 3pm. Initial reports indicate one person is in critical…
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Nelson Man Dies Following Coastal Highway Crash
Richard Marris, 71, from Nelson, died in Nelson Hospital yesterday following a crash on August 13 on the Coastal Highway, Mahana. Police have extended condolences to his loved ones. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. The original release can be…