Tag: manawatu
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TikTok Livestream Leads to Arrest of Youths in Car Theft Spree
A TikTok livestream led to the arrest of six youths in Palmerston North after they allegedly stole multiple cars. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, police were alerted to a livestream showing a vehicle crashing into a pole. The occupants then…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaMedia Crisis Palmerston NorthTikTokcar theftYouth AidManawatuarrestlivestreamNew Zealand Police
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House Fire in Foxton Beach: Two People Unaccounted For
Emergency services are attending a house fire on Queen Street in Foxton Beach after reports were made just after 5am that a house was completely on fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause. Two people…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Foxton BeachHouse FireQueen StreetEmergency ServicesInvestigationNew Zealand PoliceManawatu
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Fatal House Fire in Sanson Claims Lives
A house fire in Sanson has resulted in several fatalities. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the town around 2:30pm today. Fire and Emergency NZ have handed the scene to the Police, who will investigate the fire's…
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Man Arrested in Levin After Firearm Incident
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Levin following reports of a firearm being discharged. The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 pm in the vicinity of Mabel Street, Levin. According to Acting Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ash Gurney, officers arrived on…
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Increased Police Presence in Levin After Firearms Incidents
Levin residents will see an increased Police presence following several firearms incidents. Additional officers have been deployed to Horowhenua to conduct patrols and support investigations into recent gang-related offenses. A Gang Conflict Warrant is now in place, according to Manawatu…
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Levin Residents Shaken After Recent Shootings
Police have increased patrols in Levin following several firearm-related incidents over two days. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham has described the shootings as “brainless violence” that endangers the community. Authorities are investigating multiple reports, including one where a man…
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Appeal for Information After Aggravated Robbery in Palmerston North
Police are appealing for information regarding an aggravated robbery that occurred on Thursday, August 14, in Palmerston North. According to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross, at approximately 9:40 pm, a man was assaulted and robbed by three male suspects near the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Palmerston Northaggravated robberyassaultwitness appealCrime StoppersManawatuNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information After Aggravated Robbery in Marton
Police are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated robbery in Marton. On Saturday, May 10, at approximately 10 p.m., an individual entered a commercial property on Broadway and allegedly threatened an employee with a weapon before stealing cash. The…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Aggravated RobberyMartonManawatuBroadwayCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceRobberyNZ Police