Tag: law_enforcement
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Police Seize Vehicles After Burnouts Disrupt Funeral
Police have condemned the disruptive actions of individuals performing burnouts at Waikumete Cemetery during funeral proceedings. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon, led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of two cars and a motorbike. Waitematā West…
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Police Investigate Deliberate Cafe Fire in Ōrewa, New Zealand
Police have launched “Operation Governor” to investigate a deliberately lit fire at a cafe on the Hibiscus Coast over the weekend. The Waitematā North CIB is also investigating a previous attempted arson and damage to businesses in nearby Ōrewa. The…
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Truck Crash Blocks State Highway 5 Near Rotorua
A truck crash has blocked State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, this afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when a truck and trailer carrying logs overturned between Waipa State Mill Road and Eight Mile Gate Road. The…
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Search and Rescue Team Find Body at Fox River
A 27-year-old woman has been found dead near Fox River after she was reported overdue from a tramping expedition. Police were called to the Fox River around 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, after the woman, who had left on…
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Shotgun Fired at Brooklyn Residential Complex, Wellington
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident at a residential complex in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. A shotgun was discharged at a property on Brooklyn Road around 3.30pm on November 2nd. Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill stated…
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Swift Police Response Foils Alleged Car Thieves in Northcote
A rapid police response in Northcote led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of breaking into cars early Thursday morning. At approximately 2:10 am, Waitematā Police received a report from a resident concerning individuals breaking into vehicles on Clarence…
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Fatal Crash in Rangiriri Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Rangiriri overnight. Police were called to Rodda Road around 10 p.m. yesterday, where they found one person deceased at the scene. Two others were transported to hospital in critical to serious condition.…
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Fatal Crash in Whatawhata Claims One Life
One person has died following a serious crash in Whatawhata this evening. At approximately 5.15pm, emergency services were called to a report of a car that had gone into a river near Te Pahu Road. After the vehicle was recovered,…
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Glenorchy Man Remanded in Custody After Drug Search
A 46-year-old man from Glenorchy has been remanded in custody following a search warrant executed at his property. The Otago Lakes Central Organised Crime Team conducted the search as part of an ongoing operation targeting methamphetamine supply. Quantities of cocaine,…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 3 Near Rukuhia
State Highway 3 near Rukuhia, Waikato, is blocked following a serious two-vehicle crash near the Narrows Road intersection. Police were called to the scene at approximately 1:20pm. Initial reports indicate critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and…
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Fatal Crash in Epsom Claims One Life
One person died following a single-vehicle crash on Great South Road, Epsom, last night. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6:45 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police…
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Matamata Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash in Matamata. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:40 p.m. today, which occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road. Upon arrival, authorities located one person deceased at…
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Police Seize Firearms and Drugs in West Coast Raids
Two search warrants executed in Greymouth and South Westland early this morning led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man. The warrants were part of an ongoing nationwide operation targeting organised crime, drug dealing, and illegal firearms. The Armed Offenders…
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Serious Crash Blocks Road in Matamata
A serious two-vehicle crash in Matamata has blocked a road this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 4.40pm. The crash occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road. Initial reports indicate there are serious…
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Howard Reese Dies in Napier Boating Incident
Howard Reese, 78, of Napier, died following a boating incident off the coast of Napier on October 21. Police have released his name and extended condolences to his family and friends. The death will be referred to the coroner, according…
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Lost Tramper Rescued in Northland Bush
A tramper lost in dense Northland bush was rescued by Search and Rescue teams. The tramper, on a day walk, was near the summit of Mount Tutamoe when he lost his way. According to Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police…
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Police Investigate Firearm Damage in Sawyers Bay
Port Chalmers Police are seeking public assistance following an incident of wilful damage to a home in Sawyers Bay. The incident occurred on Kaira Street, and authorities are appealing to the community for any information that could aid their investigation.…
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Transnational Operation Nets Arrests, Seizes 96 Firearms in New Zealand
A weeklong transnational crackdown on illicit firearms has led to 43 arrests and the seizure of 96 firearms in New Zealand. The operation, named Black Onyx, was a coordinated effort with partner agencies in Australia and New Zealand. It took…
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New Zealand Police Launch 'Calling Card' Recruitment Campaign
The New Zealand Police have launched a new recruitment campaign, dubbed ‘Calling Card’, targeting individuals with varied skills and experiences. The campaign aims to highlight the diverse career opportunities within the police force and encourage those with relevant abilities to…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Aaliyah Ah Tong
New Zealand Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant out for her arrest. Police believe that someone may have information that could lead to her whereabouts. Ah Tong is known to…
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US Tourists Killed in Piarere Crash
Police have released the names of two people killed in a State Highway 1 crash in Piarere on October 15. The deceased are Joshua Laroy Greenway, 35, and Amber Kory Stephens, 34, tourists from the United States of America. Police…
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Woman killed in Kinleith crash named as Almira Pasaol
Police have named the woman who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Kinleith, on October 22 as Almira Pasaol, 28, originally from the Philippines. Police have expressed their condolences, saying, "Our thoughts are with her family…
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Police Eagle Crew Assist in Water Rescues Around Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter crew were busy over the long weekend, assisting with several water rescues in Auckland. On Saturday evening, Police received a report of a capsized boat near Kawakawa Bay. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen of the Auckland Marine…
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Christchurch police seize motorbike and cash in burglary investigation
Christchurch police have seized a motorbike, power tools, and over $9,000 in cash following an investigation into commercial burglaries. The Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime Units executed a search warrant on Friday last week. Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area…
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Crash Blocks Southbound Lanes on Christchurch Northern Motorway
A serious crash has blocked both southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway this morning. The incident occurred between Ohaka Road and Tram Road. Police responded to the multi-vehicle crash at approximately 10:40 am. Initial reports indicate that people have…
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23 Arrested Following Rugby League Celebrations in Tāmaki Makaurau
Tāmaki Makaurau Police have arrested 23 people following celebrations related to a rugby league game over the weekend. Police monitored town centres where celebrations traditionally occur. While most celebrated peacefully, police reported multiple disappointing incidents. Over the weekend, police observed…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 in Otago
State Highway 1 (Waikouaiti-Waitati Road) in Otago is blocked after a crash on the Waikouaiti River bridge. Police were notified at 10.20am. Two cars, one towing a caravan, collided. Diversions are in place. The Police Media Centre issued the alert.
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Police Investigate Palmerston North Burglary, Seek Public Assistance
Police are seeking public assistance following a residential burglary in the Stoney Creek Road area of Palmerston North. The incident, reported today, is believed to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. A Polaris Ranger 1000 all-terrain vehicle…
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Fatal Motorbike Crash on Waiheke Island
A motorbike crash on Waiheke Island has resulted in one fatality and one person seriously injured. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ocean View Road, Oneroa, just before 2pm, following reports that a three-wheeled motorbike had collided with a…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Te Puke After Man Dies From Gunshot Wound
A homicide investigation has been launched in Te Puke following the death of a man who was critically injured on Saturday. Police were alerted at approximately 10:30 a.m. to a person admitted to hospital with a critical gunshot wound. The…