Tag: law_enforcement
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Man Dies After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Cheltenham Beach
Police are attending a sudden death at Cheltenham Beach on Auckland's North Shore. At approximately 3:14 PM, a report was received concerning a man being pulled from the water unresponsive. Emergency services provided medical assistance at the scene, but sadly,…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin John Singh Belling, a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area. Belling was last seen and spoken to on Friday, January 9, at his place of business in Motu…
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Six Unaccounted For After Mount Maunganui Landslide
Police have confirmed that six people are currently unaccounted for following a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Among those missing are two teenagers, the youngest being 15 years old. Authorities have been unable to establish the whereabouts of three additional individuals.…
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Canterbury Police Increase Patrols for Car Show Weekend
Canterbury Police will maintain a highly visible presence across the North Canterbury area this weekend as car enthusiasts gather for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show in Rangiora. Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander Canterbury Rural, stated that police expect a…
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Serious Crash Closes Appleby Highway in Tasman
Emergency services are attending a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Appleby Highway and McShane Road in Appleby, Tasman. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:50 PM. Initial reports suggest that there have been serious injuries…
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Search Continues for Man Swept Away in Warkworth River
The search for a man swept away by the Mahurangi River on Wednesday is continuing today, with police deploying additional resources as water levels have subsided. Police Search and Rescue teams are conducting ground searches along the riverbanks, supported by…
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Dangerous Driving During Tangi Leads to Arrests and Vehicle Impounds
Following complaints of dangerous driving on Monday, January 19, Taranaki Police have arrested one driver, seized and impounded two vehicles, and issued several infringement notices. The complaints were received regarding a large convoy of vehicles traveling through New Plymouth to…
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Motorcyclist Dies in State Highway 1 Crash Near Ōtara
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the Southern Motorway near Ōtara on Thursday night. A Police motorways unit was carrying out radar speed detection on the southbound lanes of State Highway 1 near Ōtara when they detected a…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke
Police can now confirm that one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke this morning. The incident occurred near the intersection with Aerodrome Road and was reported to Police at 5:15 am. The person, believed to…
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One Dead After E-Scooter Struck by Train in Christchurch
One person has died after being struck by a train on Lincoln Road in Addington, Christchurch, early this morning. Police were notified at 3:30 am that a person riding an e-scooter had been hit by the train and died at…
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Two deceased following landslide on Welcome Bay Road
Two people have been recovered from a house on Welcome Bay Road, Papamoa, this evening after it was extensively damaged by a landslide early today. Both people are sadly deceased. Police are working to support their loved ones at this…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Nelson Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in Nelson on Friday, January 9th. The incident took place around 11 pm on Collingwood Street, resulting in the victim sustaining serious injuries. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with…
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Search Efforts Underway for Unaccounted Individuals in Western Bay of Plenty
Search efforts are continuing across the Bay of Plenty as emergency services work to rescue people caught in landslides in the region. Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson, stated that two rescue operations are currently active at Mount…
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Warkworth Search Pauses Due to High Water Levels
Police have paused their search for a man missing near Warkworth due to high water levels in the Mahurangi River. The search for the man and his vehicle, who was reported swept away on January 21st at 7:41 am, will…
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Feilding Police Arrest 18 in Operation Thor Targeting Burglary and Drugs
Feilding Police have arrested 18 people as part of Operation Thor, a targeted operation focused on burglary, theft, vehicle crime, firearms offending, and drug activity in the Feilding area. Over the past two months, police conducted a series of search…
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State Highway 5 Closed After Truck Rollover Near Waipunga
State Highway 5 near Waipunga, between Matea Road and Pohokura Road, is currently blocked in both directions following a truck rollover. Emergency services are attending to one person who has sustained moderate injuries. The truck has spilled gravel across the…
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Takapuna Beach Incident Serves as Weather Warning Reminder
Police are reminding the public to heed weather warnings following a late-night incident at Takapuna Beach. Early this morning, at 1:21 AM, police responded to an emergency call reporting two swimmers unaccounted for in the water, despite a severe weather…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Lake Hāwea Car Break-ins Investigation
Police are seeking the public's assistance in an investigation into numerous car break-ins in Lake Hāwea. Authorities are looking to identify a man captured on CCTV footage who may be able to assist with inquiries into the incidents. The break-ins…
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Several unaccounted for after Mount Maunganui slip
Several people are unaccounted for following a slip near a campsite in Mount Maunganui. Emergency services were called to Adams Ave just after 9:30am. The campsite has been evacuated, and Adams Ave is closed while emergency services work to locate…
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Warkworth Search Continues for Missing Man
Search efforts are expected to resume today for a man missing after being swept away in the Mahurangi River near Warkworth. The man, in his 40s and from the wider Mahurangi community, went missing from Falls Road around 7:41 am…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man Liam
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 23-year-old Liam, who has been reported missing from Bulls. Liam was last seen in Bulls, on Watson Street and Walton Street between 11am and 2pm on Monday, January 19. Police and…
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State Highway 25A Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
State Highway 25A is currently blocked just north of the intersection with State Highway 26 in Kopu due to a crash. The single-vehicle incident, involving a truck, was reported at 2:15pm. The driver sustained serious injuries. Authorities expect the road…
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Name Released in Hahei Water Incident
Police have released the name of a man who died in a water-related incident in Hahei on Monday, January 19. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Jack Oliver-Hood, who resided in Mount Eden, Auckland. Police extended their condolences to…
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Search Continues for Missing Man Near Warkworth
Efforts are ongoing this afternoon to locate a man who was reported missing near Warkworth this morning. Resources from several emergency agencies have been deployed around the Mahurangi River, with Police Search and Rescue continuing shore-based searching. "Police Search and…
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Police seek information after Nelson pedestrian crash
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Nelson yesterday. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tasman and Weka streets around 4pm after a vehicle and a pedestrian collided. One person was transported to hospital with…
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New Zealand Police Sees Record 100 Former Officers Return in 2025
New Zealand Police is celebrating a record-breaking year with 100 former officers rejoining in 2025, a significant increase from the previous record of 40 in 2023. Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m thrilled that we had 100 former…
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Youth Arrested After Violent Shoplifting Incident in Newmarket
Three young individuals have been arrested following a shoplifting incident that turned violent in Newmarket on Tuesday evening. Police responded to reports of a shoplifting at a hobby store on Broadway, during which a staff member sustained a stab wound.…
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Youth Arrested Following Aggravated Assault in Newmarket
New Zealand Police have arrested a youth following an aggravated assault in Newmarket. The incident occurred recently, and police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. Further details regarding the assault or the identity of the arrested youth have…
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Two Men Arrested for Vehicle Interference in Central Auckland
Two men have been arrested and charged following a disturbance in central Auckland early this morning. Auckland Central Police responded to a report from a resident who observed two men attempting to start a Mazda Demio parked on Cross Street…
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State Highway 1 Blocked by Single Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1 is blocked in both lanes between Ōhau and Manakau following a single vehicle crash. Police are in attendance at the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 1:40pm. Initial reports suggest there are no serious…