Tag: law_enforcement
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Police Seize Vehicle of Interest in Onehunga Firearms Incident
Auckland City Police have seized a vehicle of interest as part of their ongoing investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in Onehunga on Friday morning. The vehicle, described as a dark-coloured Toyota van, was seen pulling up to an…
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Serious Assault Prompts Road Closure in Ōpunake
Ihaia Road in Ōpunake has been closed due to an incident that occurred overnight. Police were alerted around 10:15pm to a report of a serious assault. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. Cordons have…
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One Dead in Hahei Water Incident
One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon. Police were alerted around 3:15 PM to a man in need of assistance in the water near Tutaritari Road. The man was located and brought ashore in a…
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Investigation Launched into Pedestrian Fatality in Haruru Falls
An investigation is underway into the death of a pedestrian in Haruru Falls, Northland, following a collision with a vehicle on Puketona Road. The incident occurred just after 12:10 AM on Sunday, January 18. The pedestrian, a male, was struck…
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Man Rescued After Three Weeks Lost in Kahurangi National Park
A man who spent nearly three weeks lost in New Zealand's Kahurangi National Park has been found alive, prompting a strong reminder from police and his family about essential safety measures for outdoor adventures. Graham Garnett became disoriented due to…
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Three Arrested, One Sought in Churton Park Assaults
Police investigating serious assaults in Churton Park have apprehended two additional offenders, bringing the total in custody to three. A 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on January 22, and a 17-year-old man will appear in…
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Man dies following water-related incident in Rotorua
A man has died following a water-related incident in Rotorua late last night. Emergency services were called to a geothermal area on Tukiterangi Street, Whakarewarewa, around 9:40pm. A man had been pulled from the water unconscious. Sadly, he was unable…
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Missing Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park
A 66-year-old tramper, Graham Garnett, has been found alive in Kahurangi National Park. Garnett had been missing since December 30, when he failed to return from a tramp in the Baton/Ellis River area. A large-scale search operation was launched, involving…
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One Dead in Early Morning Haruru Crash
One person has died following a serious crash in Haruru early this morning. The incident occurred around 12:10 am today when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Puketona Road, near the Garden Court intersection. Despite the efforts of…
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Serious Crash on Tahuna Road, Whakatāne
Police are currently responding to a serious crash on Tahuna Road in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. The incident, involving a single vehicle leaving the road, was reported around 3:40 PM. Two individuals have sustained serious injuries as a result of…
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Police successfully airlift stranded motorists from Waioeka Gorge
Police have confirmed that all individuals stranded in the slip-struck Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2 have been successfully airlifted out. The rescue operation began last night after police were alerted to slips blocking the road in both directions. The…
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Onehunga Shooting: Man Critical, Police Seek Public Assistance
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in Onehunga yesterday. Police discovered the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, responding to reports of a shooting. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce stated…
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Over 40 Rescued After Flooding Closes State Highway 2
More than 40 people have been evacuated following severe flooding and slips that led to the closure of State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki. The first slip was reported around 9 am on Friday after heavy rainfall in the…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Protest Permit Declined
A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access to the bridge will not be facilitated by Police. The event was being organised by The Freedom and Rights Coalition for January 31, 2026. Several…
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Police Seek Information After Serious Firearms Incident in Onehunga
Auckland Police are investigating a serious firearms incident in Onehunga that occurred this morning, leaving one person in a critical condition. The incident took place shortly after 11 am on Arthur Street, following reports of a person being shot. Upon…
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State Highway 29 Lane Blocked After Matamata Crash
The eastbound lane of State Highway 29 near Matamata is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm. Two individuals have sustained moderate injuries and are receiving medical assistance. Authorities are urging motorists…
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Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks Harper Avenue in Christchurch
Eastbound lanes on Harper Avenue in Christchurch are currently blocked due to a four-vehicle crash that occurred around 4:40 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area…
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Name Release: Fatal Crash in Hamurana
Police have released the name of the person who died following a crash in Hamurana, north of Rotorua, on Tuesday, January 13. He has been identified as 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital as…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Marewa Following Man's Death
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Marewa this morning. Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports of an assault. Upon arrival, the man was located with critical…
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Man Arrested in Masterton Family Harm Incident
A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a family harm incident in Masterton on Thursday. Police were called to a River Road address around 5pm, where they found a woman unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in…
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Three in Custody After Auckland Burglary and 90-Minute Pursuit
Three people are in custody and enquiries are continuing following a burglary which ended in a 90-minute fleeing driver event across Auckland. Just after 5.30am, Police received a report of three people allegedly smashing their way into a store on…
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Two Dead in Hamilton Two-Vehicle Crash
Two people have died following a serious crash involving two vehicles in Beerescourt overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:30 AM. Upon arrival, two individuals were found deceased. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination,…
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Woman Charged with Murder in Tauranga
A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man in Tauranga. The man was found deceased at an address on Fraser Street on Sunday, December 14, after emergency services were called to the…
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Te Rapa Road Closed After Serious Overnight Crash
Te Rapa Road in Hamilton is closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles that occurred overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene around 12:30 AM. Police have not yet confirmed any details regarding injuries to those involved. The…
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One Dead, Three Injured in Winton Two-Vehicle Crash
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Winton yesterday afternoon. The collision occurred on State Highway 6/Great North Road shortly after 3pm. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other individuals sustained injuries, with one suffering…
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Serious Injuries in Two-Vehicle Crash on SH1, Waipapakauri
Emergency services are attending a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Waipapakauri in the Far North. The collision, reported at 4.45pm near Ogle Drive, has blocked both lanes of the highway. Seven people from both vehicles have sustained…
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Search for Missing Tramper in Kahurangi National Park Suspended
The search for missing tramper Graham Garnett, 66, in Kahurangi National Park has been suspended. The decision was made after extensive searches of the area, a difficult outcome for everyone involved. Police extended their thanks to Land Search and Rescue…
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Man Arrested in Connection with Christmas Day Firearms Incident in Hornby
Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old man in relation to a firearms incident in Hornby on Christmas Day. The incident occurred shortly after 6:30pm on December 25, when calls were received reporting a male being chased by others, one…
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State Highway 6/Great North Road Closed After Serious Crash
State Highway 6/Great North Road is closed near Eglinton Street following a two-vehicle crash reported just after 3pm. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays,…
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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Petrol Drive-Off Investigation Leads to Stolen Car Discovery
Police investigating a series of petrol drive-offs in east Auckland executed a search warrant at a Howick address, leading to an unexpected discovery. Upon arrival, officers observed a man attempting to flee the property, believed to be discarding evidence. The…