Tag: new_zealand_police
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Canterbury Police Reviewing Redesign Feedback
Canterbury Police are reviewing feedback on their redesign proposal after submissions closed on Monday. District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill expressed gratitude to both staff and the public for their engagement in the process. Police received approximately 200 submissions from staff…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Canterbury Policeredesign proposalTony HillfeedbacksubmissionsNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Faces Drug Charges After Stolen Vehicle Stop
An Auckland man is facing serious drug charges after being found in a stolen vehicle with a variety of drugs. The arrest occurred after police received information about the stolen vehicle in the Ellerslie area on Tuesday afternoon. Inspector Rachel…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandEllerslieOnehungamethamphetaminecocainedrug chargesstolen vehicleNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Allanton-Waihola Road
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1, southwest of Allanton, at approximately 1am this morning. One person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating the incident, and the road remains closed to…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashAllantonWaihola RoadState Highway 1Serious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Operation Bullseye Uncovers Dangerous Driving in Gore
Operation Bullseye in Gore led to disappointment for police after uncovering instances of dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. Last week, around 200 vehicles were breath checked. Four people were charged with excess breath alcohol over 400mg,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Operation BullseyeGoreexcess breath alcoholimpaired drivingtraffic violationChristopher DunbarPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Ethan Hatata in Auckland
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 22-year-old Ethan Hatata, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Hatata is wanted in connection to retail offenses and is believed to be in the wider Auckland region. Authorities are urging anyone…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ethan HatataAucklandNew Zealand PoliceWarrantArrestRetail OffensesCrime Stoppers
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues LevinManawatufirearmshootingRoss GranthamPalmerston North HospitalCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Pukekohe Shoplifting Attempt Uncovers Additional Offences
A couple in Pukekohe, New Zealand, face charges after a shoplifting attempt led to the discovery of additional offences. On Monday, police were called to Pukekohe Train Station after security stopped a man and woman allegedly trying to board a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PukekoheshopliftingarrestNew Zealand PoliceCounties ManukauPapakuraTheft
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Man Arrested After Multiple Vehicle Offences in Hastings
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Hastings following multiple reports of motor vehicle offences. The incidents began around 8:30 am when the man allegedly stole a vehicle from a business on Taradale Road. Police received numerous 111 calls reporting…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Hastingsmotor vehicle offencesTaradale RoadOmahu RoadNew Zealand PoliceInspector Angela Hallettarrest
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Coastal Highway/SH60, Mapua Reopens After Crash
The Coastal Highway/SH60 in Mapua, Tasman, has reopened following an earlier crash. New Zealand Police expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure. Further details and images can be found on the NZ Police app.
TransportationLaw Enforcement Coastal HighwaySH60MapuaTasmanCrashNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Michael Tautari's Whereabouts
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 27-year-old Michael Tautari, who is wanted on a Warrant to Arrest for breaching release conditions. Tautari is known to frequent the Auckland and Waikato regions and is actively avoiding police. Authorities urge anyone…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Michael TautariWarrant to ArrestBreaching Release ConditionsAucklandWaikatoCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Drug and Ammunition Find in Lower Hutt
A 30-year-old man has been charged after police discovered drugs, ammunition, and body armour at a Lower Hutt address. The search, executed around 9:20 pm following a report of drug possession, led to the discovery of MDMA/Ecstasy and a large…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Lower HuttCrimeDrugsAmmunitionHutt Valley District CourtMDMANew Zealand Police
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Driver Summonsed After Dangerous Overtaking on Whakapapa Access Road
A 40-year-old Auckland man has been summonsed to appear in Taumaranui District Court on 16 October following a dangerous overtaking incident on the Whakapapa Access Road. The incident, which occurred around 9.20am on 16 August, was recorded by the dashcam…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues dangerous drivingWhakapapa Access RoadTaumaranui District CourtAucklandMike BrooklandsRoad SafetyOvertakingNew Zealand Police
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Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference to be held in Waitangi
The annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) conference will be hosted by NZ Police in Waitangi from August 20-22. The conference will host Police Chiefs, or their delegates, from the 22 member countries of the PCIP. Media are invited…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasia Pacific Islands Chiefs of PoliceWaitangiNew Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersPōwhiriOpening Ceremony
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Name Released in Matamata Fatal Crash
Martje Gezina Eastment, 79, of Putaruru, has been identified as the victim of the fatal crash that occurred on August 16th at the intersection of Pohlen Road and Waharoa Road East in Matamata, according to a statement released by the…
WorldDisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Martje Gezina EastmentMatamatafatal crashPohlen RoadWaharoa Road EastPutaruruNew Zealand Police
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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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Traffic Stops in New Lynn and Manurewa Uncover Firearms and Drugs
A speeding vehicle stop in New Lynn led to the discovery of firearms and drugs early this morning. At approximately 3am, a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle speeding along Titirangi Road. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, stated…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnManurewaFirearmsDrugsTraffic StopCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Near Matamata
One person died and two others were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Matamata. The accident occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road around 5:25 p.m. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the…
WorldDisastersTransportation MatamataFatal CrashWaharoa Road EastPohlen RoadAccidentSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand Police
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Alicia O’Reilly Murder: Police Continue Investigation 45 Years On
New Zealand police are continuing their investigation into the 1980 rape and murder of six-year-old Alicia O’Reilly in Avondale. The investigation, dubbed Operation Sturbridge, was reopened in 2020 and is utilizing new genetic investigative tools to identify potential leads from…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Operation SturbridgeAlicia O’ReillyAvondaleDetective Inspector Scott BeardNew Zealand Policehomicidegenetic genealogy
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Police Name Woman Killed in Bryndwr Shooting
Police have named the woman fatally shot by officers in Bryndwr, Christchurch, on Wednesday night as 53-year-old Te Arohanui Pohio, who resided at the address. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, stated, "Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues BryndwrChristchurchNew Zealand PoliceFatal ShootingTe Arohanui PohioCanterburySuperintendent Tony Hill
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Rotorua Police Arrest Man, Seize Bikes in Illegal Trail Bike Operation
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Glenhome yesterday morning for dangerous driving in the Mangakakahi area. Rotorua Police initiated the arrest after the man failed to stop when signaled. According to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, the man was seen driving…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation RotoruaNew Zealand PoliceGlenhomeMangakakahiFordlandsCrimeArrest
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Police Name Woman Killed in Bryndwr Shooting
Police have named the woman fatally shot by officers in Bryndwr, Christchurch, on Wednesday night as 53-year-old Te Arohanui Pohio, who resided at the address. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, stated, "Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues BryndwrChristchurchfatal shootingpolice shootingTe Arohanui PohioCanterburyNew Zealand Police
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Alleged Burglars Caught in Auckland Restaurant Break-in
Two men, aged 58 and 46, are set to appear in Auckland District Court today, charged with burglary after being caught breaking into a vacant restaurant on Beach Road. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.47am following a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandBurglaryAuckland District CourtBeach RoadSenior Sergeant Tony TurnerNew Zealand Police
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One Dead, One Critical After Police Shooting in Christchurch
A police shooting in Bryndwr, Christchurch, has left one woman dead and a man in critical but stable condition. The incident occurred on Wednesday night on Clyde Road. The man underwent surgery yesterday afternoon and remains in hospital. A post-mortem…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues BryndwrChristchurchClyde RoadTony HillCanterburyPolice shootingNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Tanker Roll Closes SH5 Near Whakarewarewa
A person died after a petrol tanker rolled on State Highway 5 near Whakarewarewa around 2 am today. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene, and contractors will be clearing debris and spilt fuel. Diversions are in place at…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashSH 5WhakarewarewaBay of PlentyNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash UnitAccident
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Police Respond to Incident Near Manurewa Train Station
Police responded to an incident near Manurewa train station around 6 p.m. this evening. Emergency services are at the scene. Inspector Peter Raynes stated there is "no risk to public safety" and that an increased police presence is expected in…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Manurewatrain stationemergency servicesInspector Peter RaynesNew Zealand Policeincidentpublic safety
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Couple Charged with $1M Fraud, Posing as Cancer Patients
A couple has been charged after allegedly defrauding a person of over $1 million. Police executed a warrant at a Wanaka address, charging a 28-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman. The pair are accused of defrauding a victim of $1,044,500…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal fraudTasman Organised Crime UnitWanakaQueenstown District CourtGreymouthNew Zealand PoliceFinancial Crime
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Fijian Police Officer and Dog Graduate from New Zealand Training
Corporal Sailasa Kerekere, a Fijian Police Officer, and his dog Villain have graduated from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham, New Zealand. The graduation was witnessed by Fiji Police training Sergeant Nuimaia Lawanicina and DTC training staff. Villain,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasiaFiji New Zealand PolicePolice Dog Training CentreTrenthamCorporal Sailasa KerekereVillainPacific Detector Dog Programme
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Two Arrested Following Onerahi Aggravated Robbery
Two males, aged 14 and 16, have been apprehended in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Onerahi on Monday afternoon. Whangārei CIB detectives have been investigating the incident that took place on August 11, around 3 p.m. on…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Onerahiaggravated robberyarrestsWhangāreiRoss StreetYouth CourtNew Zealand Police
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Name Released of Ruakākā Kayaker
The New Zealand Police have released the name of the man who died in Ruakākā on Monday as 29-year-old Matthew George Taylor. Taylor, a local resident, is survived by his partner and three young children. Sergeant Simon Craig of Ruakākā…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RuakākāMatthew George TaylorNew Zealand PolicedrowningkayakingCoronerPatuharakeke
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Fatal Police Shooting in Bryndwr Follows Family Harm Incident
A woman is dead and a man is in stable condition after a police shooting in Bryndwr late last night. Police responded to a family harm incident at a Clyde Street address around 11 p.m., according to Canterbury District Commander…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Bryndwrpolice shootingfamily harmIndependent Police Conduct AuthorityCanterburyNew Zealand PoliceClyde Street