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Serious Crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Police are responding to a serious crash on Wairere Drive in Hamilton, involving a car and a truck. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM between Pukete and River roads, and has resulted in one person sustaining critical injuries, with several…
Law EnforcementDisasters HamiltonWairere DriveSerious CrashCar and TruckEmergency ServicesPoliceTrafficNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged in Connection with $250,000 Damage at Kaikohe Gliding Club
A Northland man has been charged in connection with over $250,000 worth of damage to aircraft and equipment following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. The incident, reported on March 27, involved significant damage and theft at the Kaikohe…
Law Enforcement Kaikohe Gliding ClubBurglaryTheftAircraft DamageRural CrimePolice InvestigationNorthlandNew Zealand Police
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Loaded Firearm and Nitrous Oxide Found After Traffic Stop in Epsom
Auckland Police have located a loaded firearm and nitrous oxide following a traffic stop in Epsom. On Thursday evening, a road policing unit observed a speeding saloon in Epsom. A traffic stop was initiated on Green Lane West around 5:30…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Auckland PoliceEpsomFirearmNitrous OxideTraffic StopDrug PossessionCareless DrivingNew Zealand Police
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Mount Smart Road Closed After Crash Brings Down Power Lines
Mount Smart Road in Onehunga is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in power lines being brought down. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been sustained. Emergency crews are on-site working…
Law EnforcementTransportation OnehungaMount Smart RoadCrashPower LinesRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Woman Dies in Twizel E-Scooter Crash
Police have released the name of a woman who died following an e-scooter crash in Twizel on February 28. She was Amber Rose Young, 42, from Geraldine. Police stated that their thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult…
Law EnforcementDisasters TwizelCanterburyE-scooter crashFatal crashAmber Rose YoungPoliceCoronerNew Zealand Police
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Two Christchurch Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint, Employees Assaulted
Police are investigating two aggravated robberies that occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The first incident took place around 8:10 PM at a commercial premises on Briggs Road, Shirley. Two individuals entered the establishment armed with a weapon, assaulted an…
Law EnforcementMedia ChristchurchRobberyAggravated RobberyPoliceAssaultCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Three Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Firearm Report in Petone
Three people have been taken into custody by police in Petone following reports of a possible firearm on East Street. Emergency services were called to the Lower Hutt suburb around 7:20 am on Good Friday. Armed police were deployed as…
Law EnforcementMedia PetoneGood FridayFirearmArmed PoliceArrestLower HuttNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Flee and Ramming Incident Near St Lukes
Two people have been taken into custody following a police pursuit that began near Victor Street and Great North Road this morning. The incident started shortly after 10 am when police observed a vehicle being driven erratically and signalled for…
Law Enforcement St LukesPolice pursuitVehicle rammingArrestEagle helicopterAucklandEaster holidayNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Clubs Urged to Boost Security After Burglaries
Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke's Bay to remain vigilant after a series of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, nine burglaries have been investigated, with offenders stealing cash, alcohol, and equipment, and causing damage. Detective Sergeant…
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Toy Guns at Night Market Lead to Police Response and Arrests
Police were called to Botany Town Centre around 10:40pm last night following reports of youths pointing a firearm at a bus driver. An armed response was initiated, and officers located a group of five youths who were taken into custody.…
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Daniel James Work, 39, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years and 6 months. He pleaded guilty to the murder of Albert Coe, which occurred in Ohingaiti on January 21, 2024. The sentencing…
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Court Sentencing Highlights Importance of Firearms Safety
Police are reinforcing the message of firearms safety following the sentencing of Joshua Hargreaves in the High Court at Hamilton for the murder of his brother, Jack Hargreaves. The sentencing also highlighted that one of the firearms used in the…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Firearms SafetyNew Zealand PoliceCourt SentencingHamiltonHargreavesIllegal PossessionPublic Safety
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Police Seek Good Samaritans After Massey Assault
Waitematā Police are seeking a family of good Samaritans who came to the aid of a high school student allegedly assaulted by two women at a bus stop on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:10 PM on Don Buck…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MasseyAssaultWaitematā PoliceGood SamaritansBus StopTeenagerInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 51 Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 51 near Awatoto is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were alerted at 11:20 am to a truck colliding with the central wire barrier before rolling near the intersection of State Highway 51…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 51AwatotoCrashTruckRoad ClosureSerious InjuriesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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New Custody Training Facility Opens at Royal New Zealand Police College
A new custody training facility has opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC), designed to provide realistic training scenarios for police staff. The facility is equipped with cells, CCTV cameras, monitors, and a custody van, allowing officers to…
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One Dead in Dunedin Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, on the evening of March 28. Police were alerted to the incident, which took place on private property, at approximately 7:10 PM. Despite…
Law EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashDunedinWaldronvilleSerious Crash UnitWorkSafePoliceInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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Man Arrested for Serious Assault in Stratford Park
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in King Edward Park, Stratford, on Friday evening. The man is due to appear in the Hawera District Court today, facing charges of wounding with intent…
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Woman Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A 34-year-old woman is heading to court after a police pursuit on Auckland's North Shore. The incident began around 3 a.m. when police spotted a stolen Nissan hatchback in Wairau Valley. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the…
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Southern Motorway Lanes Reopen After Otara Crash
Northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway in Otara have reopened following a three-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:25 AM. The incident had blocked lanes, causing delays for morning commuters. Police confirmed the scene has been cleared and thanked motorists for…
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Waihola Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Waihola Highway in the Clutha District has reopened after a crash this morning caused the road to close. Police extended their thanks to motorists for their patience during the disruption.
Law EnforcementTransportation Waihola HighwayClutha DistrictRoad ClosureTrafficCrashNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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Motorised Bike Fatality on Whanganui Beach
A person has died following an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road around 4:40pm on Saturday. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.…
Law EnforcementDisasters WhanganuiMotorised BikeFatalityBeach IncidentInvestigationEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
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Police Recover Two Stolen Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Flat Bush
Police conducting a search for a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Flat Bush on Tuesday night located not only the targeted vehicle but also a second stolen luxury car valued at over $100,000. The initial search began around 11:40 PM when officers…
Law EnforcementCrime PoliceStolen VehiclesMercedes-BenzFlat BushAggravated RobberyArrestNew Zealand Police
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Human Remains Found on Coppermine Island Identified as Missing Fisherman
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as Ferzil Babu, who was reported missing in May 2024. The discovery was made on December 20, 2025, by a member of the Department of Conservation, who…
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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation
Eastern Southland Police have arrested two individuals and seized drugs and firearms following a two-day operation targeting drug suppliers in and around Gore and Riversdale. Operation Nightforce, supported by additional district staff and a drug detection dog, focused on several…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Drug arrestsSouthlandGoreRiversdaleOperation NightforceCannabis cultivationFirearmsNew Zealand Police
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49 New Police Officers Graduate in Porirua
Forty-nine new police constables have graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. The 393 recruit wing celebrated their attestation today with friends and family present. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police, the Honourable Casey…
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Queenstown Police Seek Information on Overnight Vehicle Crimes
Queenstown Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in stealing two vehicles and damaging two others. The incidents occurred in the Lake Hayes Estate and Lower Shotover areas overnight on Saturday, March 7, and into the early…
Law EnforcementMedia QueenstownVehicle TheftVehicle DamagePolice AppealLake Hayes EstateLower ShotoverCrimeNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 29A Closed Due to Diesel Spill
State Highway 29A in Tauranga is currently closed in both directions due to a diesel spill near Oropi Road. Traffic is being diverted while the spill is cleared. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on surrounding roads, anticipate delays, and…
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Four Youths Arrested After Failed Liquor Store Burglary Attempt
Four males, aged between 15 and 17, have been referred to Youth Aid following an attempted burglary at a liquor store in Clarks Beach early Monday morning. The group allegedly attempted to gain entry to the Seaway Road store by…
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