Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Christchurch Man
Police are appealing for information regarding 52-year-old Matthew, who has been reported missing from Christchurch. Matthew was last seen travelling through Springs Junction on July 12th at around 4am. He was travelling in a white two-door Ford Ranger, with a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonChristchurchSprings JunctionTasmanWest CoastFord RangerNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Near Te Kuiti: Police Seek Witnesses
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on State Highway 3, south of Te Kuiti, that occurred last week. The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, when a vehicle was struck by a boat…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters fatal crashTe KuitiState Highway 3OtorohangaPiopioDetective Sergeant Harry HodgsonAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Cannabis Operation Busted in Ashburton, One Arrested
A 54-year-old man faces cannabis cultivation and supply charges after police discovered a large-scale operation in Ashburton. Acting on a tip-off to Crimestoppers, police executed a search warrant and uncovered 608 grams of cannabis, along with 51 packets prepared for…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AshburtonCannabisCrimestoppersDrug TradeNew Zealand PoliceArrestCultivation
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Name Released: Fatal Crash at Hampden Claims Life of Marlborough Woman
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a crash on SH1 at Hampden on Sunday, July 13. She was 20-year-old Tessa Elizabeth Macintosh Sheild, of Marlborough. Police have expressed their condolences, saying, "Our thoughts are with…
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Gang Member Charged After Near Collision with Police
A patched gang member is set to appear in the Whangārei District Court today after a near head-on collision with a police unit near Kawakawa on Tuesday afternoon. The 50-year-old driver, a patched Barbarian Stormtrooper, has been charged with dangerous…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation KawakawaWhangārei District Courtdangerous drivingpoliceBarbarian StormtrooperSenior Sergeant Mark BarrattcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Three Killed in Waiuku Crash
Three people, including two children, died in a crash in Waiuku yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred on Masters Road. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret, acknowledged the ongoing public interest in the tragic event. Inspector Pirret confirmed that…
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Police Seek Person of Interest Following Hamilton Assault
Police are investigating an alleged assault at a Hamilton bar in the early hours of Sunday, May 4th. They are seeking public assistance to identify a person of interest who they believe may have information relevant to the case. The…
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Man Charged After Dangerous Driving Spree on Auckland Motorway
A 34-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly going on an offending spree that ended with him driving dangerously on an Auckland motorway. The incident began Tuesday afternoon when Counties Manukau West Police investigated an assault and vehicle theft in…
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Man Arrested After Whitford Burglary, Accomplice Sought
A swift police response led to the arrest of one man following a reported burglary in Whitford overnight. Authorities are actively searching for another individual allegedly involved in the incident. Inspector Rakana Cook, Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, stated…
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Serious Crash Closes Road in Hamilton, New Zealand
A serious crash between a car and a motorbike occurred in Hamilton, New Zealand, at approximately 7:25 PM local time. Emergency services responded to the incident at the intersection of London and Anglesea streets. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and…
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Fatal Crash in Waiuku Claims Three Lives
Three people have died in a single-vehicle crash on Marsters Road, Waiuku. Emergency services were called at approximately 3:30 p.m. after a vehicle left the road and entered a nearby body of water. All three occupants of the vehicle died…
DisastersSocial IssuesTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashWaiukuMarsters RoadNew Zealand PoliceAccidentEmergency ServicesDeath
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Police Operation Nets 19 Hells Angels Members, Millions in Assets
A police operation has led to the arrest of 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club's Whanganui chapter. Operation Round Up executed around 30 search warrants in Whanganui, Auckland, Palmerston North, and Hastings, resulting in the seizure…
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Missing North Shore Teenager Found Safe
A 15-year-old girl who went missing on Auckland’s North Shore has been found safe, police said today. An appeal for information was issued on Friday. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in locating the teenager, whose name has…
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Incident Disrupts Hutt Valley Train Services Near Waterloo
Police are responding to an incident on railway lines near Cambridge Terrace, Waterloo, affecting Hutt Valley train services. The public is asked to avoid the area, and commuters should anticipate delays. Updates are available on the Metlink website. The incident…
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Police Investigate Damage to Westport Commercial Property
Police are seeking information regarding damage to a commercial property on Palmerston Street, Westport, which occurred on Saturday around 11pm. They are trying to identify a person pictured, believing the individual may assist with their inquiries. Authorities are appealing to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WestportPalmerston StreetNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersProperty DamageInvestigationCommercial Property
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Serious Crash Closes Lane on Auckland's Upper Harbour Highway
A serious crash on Auckland's Upper Harbour Highway (SH18) has resulted in one person being hospitalised with serious injuries. The incident has led to the closure of the Tauhinu Road on-ramp and one lane of the Upper Harbour Highway heading…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Upper Harbour HighwayAucklandTraffic IncidentNew Zealand PoliceSH18Tauhinu RoadWestgate
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Hampden
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Hampden, near Moeraki Boulders Road. The crash was reported at around 4:20pm on July 13. The woman was taken to Dunedin Hospital with critical injuries and passed away…
DisastersSocial IssuesTransportationLaw Enforcement HampdenState Highway 1Moeraki Boulders RoadDunedin HospitalFatalityCrashAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Northcote Vehicle Stop Uncovers Firearm, Ammunition, and Drugs
A routine vehicle stop in Northcote led to the discovery of a loaded sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and methamphetamine, according to the New Zealand Police. At approximately 1:00 am, officers pulled over a BMW on Ocean View Road, resulting in a…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway
A multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is causing significant delays for commuters this morning. The incident, involving five vehicles, was reported to police at approximately 6.36am. Two southbound lanes are currently closed between the Lincoln and Royal road exits…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 56 at Tiakitahuna last night. Emergency services responded to the incident around 7:30 pm. One person died at the scene, another sustained serious injuries, and two others suffered moderate injuries.…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Fatal CrashState Highway 56TiakitahunaSerious Crash UnitTraffic accidentEmergency servicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Louis Pukeroa on Arrest Warrant
Police are seeking Louis Pukeroa, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Pukeroa is believed to be actively evading police and should not be approached. Anyone who has seen him should contact Police via 111, quoting file number 250701/1234.…
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Diesel Spill Causes Delays in Wellington
A large diesel spill is causing traffic delays in Wellington. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the city centre, Miramar, and towards Kaiwharawhara. The spill occurred due to a leak from a truck. Cleanup operations are underway, but significant…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Diesel SpillWellingtonMiramarKaiwharawharaTraffic DelaysNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Investigate Road Rage Assault in Mosgiel, New Zealand
Police are seeking public assistance after a road rage assault in Mosgiel on Wednesday, June 25, around 4pm. The incident occurred on the Mosgiel motorway off-ramp leading to the Quarry Road roundabout. One person sustained moderate injuries and was "understandably…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MosgielAssaultRoad RagePolice investigationQuarry RoadHayden LattaNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Delays in Parnell Due to Building Fire
Auckland motorists should expect delays in Parnell following a building fire on Parnell Road. Emergency services responded to the incident around 6:45 a.m. today. Parnell Road is currently cordoned off between Garfield Street and St. Stephens Avenue in both directions.…
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Avondale Delays Follow School Fire
A building fire at Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Avondale has caused significant delays for motorists this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Great North Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. following reports of the fire. The incident…
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SH1 Closed South of Hampden Following Crash
State Highway 1 is closed south of Hampden following a two-vehicle crash near Moeraki Boulders Road, which was reported around 4:20pm. Emergency services are at the scene. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary…
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Fatal Crash on SH 1, Tīrau
One person died in a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, near Tīrau. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Webster Road and State Highway 5, about 4pm today. The sole victim sadly died…
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Serious Crash Closes SH 29, Lower Kaimai
A serious crash between a tanker and a car on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, has left one person in critical condition. The incident was reported around 5pm, blocking the highway between McLaren Falls Road and Poripori Road. The Serious…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 29Lower KaimaiBay of PlentySerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara, reported around 11:30 a.m., police confirmed. The Serious Crash Unit examined the scene, and State Highway 3 has since reopened. The New Zealand Police provided the information,…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal crashState Highway 3Te MaparaSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccidentTraffic Incident
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Fatal Crash Closes Waterloo Road in Hornby
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Hornby this evening. The crash occurred on Waterloo Road and was reported to police just before 5pm. Waterloo Road is currently closed, and diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit…
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