Tag: law_enforcement
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One Critically Injured in Palmerston North Incident
Police have confirmed that one person has sustained critical injuries following an incident in Highbury, Palmerston North, this afternoon. Officers responded to a call at a Pioneer Highway address around 3:15 PM. The injured individual was transported to the hospital…
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Police Appeal for Information on Christmas Day Firearms Incident in Hornby
Police are continuing their investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in Hornby, Christchurch, on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. The incident took place shortly after 6:30pm on December 25th, with reports of a…
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Police Issue Water Safety Warning After Two Fatal Incidents
Police are urging the public to prioritize water safety following two fatal incidents in the Eastern District over the past 24 hours. The first incident occurred off Wainuiorangi Road in Mahia around 9:20 pm yesterday, resulting in a man's death.…
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Bay of Plenty Police Investigate Suspicious Death and Unexplained Death in Pukehina
Bay of Plenty Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in Pukehina. The death of the woman is being treated as suspicious, and the death of the man as…
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Arrests Made Following Okaihau Aggravated Robbery
Police have arrested one person and are continuing inquiries following an aggravated robbery in Okaihau yesterday. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM when two individuals entered a superette on Settlers Way, took items, and presented a firearm at the store…
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Police Name Missing Waikato River Swimmer
Police can now name the man who is missing following a water-related incident in the Waikato River on Saturday, January 10. He has been identified as 25-year-old Teananga Tiotia, of Hamilton. Police are providing support to his family during this…
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Body Found After Man Fails to Return from Swim at Lake Tikitapu
Police responded to a report of a man missing after a swim at Lake Tikitapu/Blue Lake around 10:30 PM on Friday, January 9. The man's body was found shortly after 1:00 AM on Saturday, January 10. "Our thoughts are with…
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Two Charged with Murder in Manurewa Homicide
Two individuals have been charged with murder in connection with a homicide that occurred in Manurewa on Friday night. Emergency services responded to a call at a Balfour Road address around 11:10 p.m. after reports of a shooting. A man…
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Police Urge Water Safety as Summer Approaches
Police are urging the public to take basic water safety precautions this summer, regardless of swimming ability. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Area Commander for Hamilton City, highlighted the annual tragedies that occur around water. "If you’re heading out to enjoy the…
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Swimmer Missing in Waikato River, Hamilton
A search is underway for a swimmer missing in the Waikato River near Graham Island in Hamilton. Police were alerted to the incident around 3:30 PM on Tuesday after reports of a swimmer struggling and being swept downstream. The individual…
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One Dead in Taukiro Water Incident
One person has died following a water-related incident in Taukiro this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a location off Poripori Road at approximately 2:55 PM after a person was found in the water. Despite resuscitation efforts, the individual was…
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One Dead in Akaroa Water Incident
A person has died following a water-related incident in Akaroa this afternoon. Police were alerted around 1:15 PM after a person was pulled from the water by the Harbourmaster. Despite efforts to revive the individual with CPR, they could not…
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Man Dies in Manurewa Shooting, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Manurewa overnight. Emergency services were called to Balfour Road at approximately 11:10 PM following reports of a shooting. The man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.…
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Homicide Investigation Launched into Baby's Death in Auckland
Police have initiated a homicide investigation following the death of a 10-week-old baby boy in Auckland. The infant was taken to Pukekohe Maternity Hospital on January 2 in a critical condition, prompting staff to alert the authorities. The baby was…
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Teenager Arrested with Large Cannabis Haul After Dangerous Driving
Police have arrested a 16-year-old after a vehicle fled from an officer and was later found to be carrying a large amount of cannabis. The incident began around 5:50 pm yesterday when a police officer, en route to a robbery…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash on State Highway 50
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, Korokipo Road, southwest of Waiohiki. Police were alerted to the incident around 2:20 AM. The Serious Crash Unit conducted an examination of the scene, which led to a…
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Search for Missing Tramper Graham Garnett Enters Limited Phase
The search for missing tramper Graham Garnett, 66, in Kahurangi National Park has moved into a limited search phase. Yesterday's efforts involved six search teams and a New Zealand Defence Force NH90 helicopter, with one team continuing into the evening.…
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Four Arrested After Liquor Store Shoplifting on Auckland's North Shore
Police have arrested four individuals following a shoplifting incident at a liquor store in Sunnynook on Auckland’s North Shore last night. The incident occurred around 8:40pm when three offenders allegedly entered the store, with two stealing boxes of alcohol. When…
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Henderson Arrest Following Retail Theft
Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman in Henderson following a series of alleged retail thefts. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when retail staff at a sports store confronted the woman for allegedly concealing nearly $200 worth of baseball caps.…
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Wairarapa Police Seize $4 Million in Drugs, Make Arrests
Wairarapa Police have seized more than $4 million of the drug gamma butyrolactone (GBL), commonly known as Fantasy, following a tip-off from the public. The operation led to the arrest and charging of two individuals. On Monday night, police located…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of Lawrence Schwalger, 50, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Schwalger is wanted in connection with breaching his release conditions. Police believe members of the…
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Auckland Man Identified as Missing Swimmer Found Deceased in Coromandel
Police have released the name of a man found deceased on a beach near Thames Coast Road, Kereta on December 24. The deceased has been identified as Suy Lao, 43, from Auckland. Mr. Lao had been reported missing on December…
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Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle After Whangārei Robbery
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a vehicle stolen during an aggravated robbery in Whangārei on Boxing Day. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 AM on December 26th at an address on Collingwood Street, Raumanga. According to…
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Christchurch Police Report Success in Pre-Christmas Drink-Driving Operation
Christchurch Police have concluded 'Operation Hoho, Oh No,' a pre-Christmas road policing initiative aimed at reducing drink-driving. The operation, conducted over two weeks from December 10 to 24, involved 86 checkpoints across the Christchurch Metro Area, North Canterbury, and Selwyn.…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Tramper in Kahurangi National Park
The search for 66-year-old tramper Graham Garnett, who went missing in Kahurangi National Park, is continuing with enhanced resources. A New Zealand Defence Force NH90 helicopter has been deployed again, and four specialist canyon teams are en route to Motueka…
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Name Release: Fatal Incident in Wanaka
Police have released the name of the man who died in a fatal incident in Wanaka on January 5. He has been identified as 85-year-old David Simmers of Wanaka. Emergency services were called to a property following reports of a…
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Boat Stolen and Recovered in Whangārei
Police are seeking information following the theft of a boat from a commercial yard in Whangārei on Tuesday, January 6. The 7.5-metre White Pointer, named Jasmine, was recovered thanks to the actions of a member of the public. The vessel…
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Fatal Crash in Dairy Flat Claims One Life
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat. Emergency services were alerted to the collision around 12:50pm yesterday. The road, which was closed following the incident, reopened around 5pm. The Serious Crash…
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State Highway 1 Closed Near Selwyn After Single-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1, also known as Main South Road, is currently closed near Selwyn Lake Road due to a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:30 PM. The incident involved a signal box at the train tracks, resulting in the barrier…
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Pine Valley Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat has reopened following a serious crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and police have expressed gratitude to the public for their patience during the closure. The road closure caused disruptions…