Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Men After Onehunga Assault
New Zealand Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify men pictured in connection with a serious assault on Onehunga Mall Road, Onehunga, on July 7 at approximately 1 a.m. Police believe the men may be able to assist with…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOnehungaAssaultCrime StoppersPublic AppealOnehunga Mall RoadEnquiries
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Six Youths in Custody After Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Six youths are in custody following a dangerous fleeing driver incident that began in Manukau overnight. At approximately 1:30 AM, police identified a stolen Nissan Terrano on Plunket Avenue. Camera operators tracked the vehicle to Golflands Drive in Botany, where…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ManukauNissan Terranofleeing driverOhinewaiBotanycar theftYouth CourtNew Zealand Police
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man initially stopped in New Lynn for driving while forbidden now faces further firearms charges after a sawn-off shotgun, drugs, and cash were found in his vehicle. The Henderson Beat Team's traffic stop led to a subsequent search warrant…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnGlen EdenWaitākere District CourtWaitematā Gang Disruption UnitFirearmsDrugsCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Truck Trailer Rollover Closes Tahuna Road in Waiterimu
Tahuna Road in Waiterimu, Waikato, is currently blocked with diversions in place after a truck trailer rolled over overnight. The incident occurred around 10.20pm. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the trailer's cargo, an animal product, presents a potential health…
TransportationSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementMedia Tahuna RoadWaiterimuWaikatoTruck accidentRoad closureAnimal productNew Zealand Police
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SH5 Napier-Taupō Road Closed Due to Stock Truck Rollover
State Highway 5, the Napier-Taupō Road, remains closed in both directions between Old Taupō Coach and Palmer Roads following a stock truck rollover. Police were called to the scene around 2.15pm after the incident. One person has suffered serious injuries…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement SH5Napier-Taupō RoadStock Truck RolloverRoad ClosureTraffic IncidentNew Zealand PolicePalmer Roads
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SH1 Tauranga-Taupō Bridge Reopens After Crash
State Highway 1 at the Tauranga-Taupō bridge, located between Heuheu Parade and Hingapo Road, has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience and cooperation during the closure.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 1Tauranga-Taupō bridgeHeuheu ParadeHingapo RoadBay of PlentyCrashNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Update on St Johns Homicide Investigation
Auckland City Police will hold a media stand-up on Tuesday as part of the ongoing St Johns homicide investigation. The investigation continues to seek those involved in the death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia CrisisSocial Issues Auckland City PoliceSt JohnsHomicide InvestigationKyle WhorrallGlenn BaldwinAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Firearms Seized, Four Arrested in Whanganui Police Operation
Last week, Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant at a Puriri Street property, leading to the discovery of multiple hidden firearms and the arrest of four people. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest of the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Whanganuifirearmsarrestssearch warrantCriminal Investigation BranchcannabiscrimeNew Zealand Police
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Swift Rescue in Upper Hutt Following PLB Activation
A Search and Rescue squad was dispatched on Sunday to the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt, after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated by a tramping group. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance, and Police SAR teams found…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Upper HuttLittle Akatarawa RiverPersonal Locator BeaconSearch and RescueWellingtonLandSAREmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1, Tauranga-Taupō
A crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1 at the Tauranga-Taupō bridge has resulted in serious injuries. Police were called to the scene around 11.25am. Six people are reported to have suffered moderate to serious injuries. The road is…
WorldTransportationDisastersSocial Issues CrashSH1Tauranga-Taupō bridgeBay of PlentyEmergency ServicesTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureNew Zealand Police
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Botany Road Crash
A serious crash on Botany Road in Auckland has left one person in hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to the scene at 10.20am following reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle. The incident has led…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Botany RoadAucklandCrashPedestrianSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceTraffic Incident
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Gisborne Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Man Dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a 36-year-old man in Gisborne. Officers were called to an address on Ormond Road, between Lytton Road and Riperata Street, shortly after 4am, where they found the victim on the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Gisbornehomicide investigationOrmond RoadDanny KirkOperation BushmanNew Zealand PoliceTairāwhiti
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Police Investigate Serious Incident in Gisborne
Police are investigating a serious incident in Riverdale, Gisborne, after being called to an address on Ormond Road, near Lytton Road, around 4am. A person was found at the scene with critical injuries. Cordons are in place, and there is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues GisborneRiverdaleOrmond RoadLytton RoadPolice investigationCritical injuriesNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Armed Incident in Wadestown
A man was arrested in Wadestown this afternoon following an incident where he allegedly entered a property and threatened the occupants with a weapon. Police were called to Anne Street around 12.35pm after reports of a man entering a house…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WadestownAnne StreetArrestArmed Offenders SquadPolice Negotiation TeamIPCANew Zealand Police
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Police Update Search for Missing Teen Marley, Release Clothing Details
Police are seeking public assistance in the search for 17-year-old Marley, who was last seen in Opawa around 2:30 pm on Friday, September 26th. His vehicle was later located in Sumner. In an update, Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge stated that…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MarleyNew Zealand PoliceOpawaSumnerScarboroughMissing PersonLucy Aldridge
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Serious Crash Closes Victoria Road in Tauwhare
Victoria Road in Tauwhare is currently closed following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of the crash, which occurred between Ringer Road and Tauwhare Road, at approximately 2:40pm. Initial reports indicate that the crash has…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Victoria RoadTauwhareWaikatoTwo-Vehicle CrashRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Person Dies in Matatā Incident, Police Investigate
A person has died following a serious incident in Matatā. Emergency services responded to a report of two people injured in a vehicle at the intersection of Flax and Matata Roads around 3.50pm yesterday. The vehicle had crashed after the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MatatāFlax RoadMatata RoadRotoruaNew Zealand PoliceDeath InvestigationLewis Warner
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Police Seek Witnesses to Oakleigh Crash on State Highway 1
Whangārei Police are appealing for public assistance following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh. The incident, involving a vehicle towing a trailer, occurred around 5:40 pm on Saturday, September 27th. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. Constable…
Law EnforcementTransportation WhangāreiOakleighState Highway 1CrashPoliceCrime StoppersConstable Lindsay WeirNew Zealand Police
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Search Intensifies for Missing Teenager Marley
Police are continuing their search for missing 17-year-old Marley. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge said that search efforts are focused on the surrounding bays and involves using drones, as well as boats and land teams. Yesterday's search included Land Search and…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters MarleyOpawaSumnerScarboroughLucy AldridgeSearch and RescueMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Raumanga Arson, Seek Vehicle Information
Northland Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Raumanga and are seeking information about a vehicle seen in the area. Police were called to a Raumanga Valley Road address around 6.20am on Wednesday after a couch on the front deck…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia RaumangaNorthland PoliceArsonVehicleWhangāreiCrime StoppersShane PilmerNew Zealand Police
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Mount Victoria Tunnel Shut After Three-Vehicle Crash
The Mount Victoria Tunnel is closed after a three-vehicle crash reported around 8:45 am. Police have asked motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes. There have been no reported injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Police…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Mount Victoria Tunnelcrashemergency servicesalternative routesPolice Media CentreTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teenager Marley
Police are seeking public assistance to find 17-year-old Marley, who was last seen in Opawa around 3pm on Friday, September 26th. His vehicle was located in the Sumner area, but his current location is unknown. He is believed to be…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonOpawaSumnerPoliceMarleySearchNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash in Flagstaff, Waikato
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Petersburg Drive and Karl Michael Crescent, Flagstaff. Police were called about 5.50pm. Initial indications suggest there have been serious injuries. Traffic management is in place,…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues FlagstaffWaikatosingle-vehicle crashPetersburg DriveKarl Michael CrescentTraffic incidentNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway One Near Huntly
A serious crash on State Highway One near Huntly has led to the closure of the southbound lane and critical injuries to one person. The single-vehicle accident occurred near Ralph Road, prompting a response from emergency services around 11.50am today.…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Serious CrashSH1HuntlyWaikatoTraffic AccidentRalph RoadNew Zealand Police
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Speeding Driver Nabbed in East Auckland After Reaching 150km/h
A driver in east Auckland was caught speeding after allegedly reaching speeds of more than three times the speed limit. The Police Air Support Unit spotted the vehicle driving dangerously on Botany Road at approximately 11 p.m. last night. Inspector…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues PakurangaBotany RoadCounties Manukau EastAnn WilkieHope Farm RoadalcoholNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Mt Wellington Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Mt Wellington on September 15. He was David Govindasamy Chetty, 66, of Auckland. Police have expressed their condolences, saying, "Our thoughts are with his friends and…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashMt WellingtonDavid Govindasamy ChettyAucklandNew Zealand PoliceAccidentDeath
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Police Detail Extensive Search for Phillips Family
New Zealand Police have released further details regarding the extensive search operation for Tom Phillips and his three children, who initially disappeared in mid-December 2021 from their farm in Marokopa. The search, known as Op Curly, concluded on September 8,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsLegal New Zealand PoliceTom PhillipsMarokopaOp CurlySearch and RescueNew Zealand Defence ForceOranga Tamariki
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K Road Car Theft Suspects Apprehended After Police Chase
A pair accused of stealing a car while its driver picked up a food order will face court. Police were alerted to the theft, which occurred around 12.25am on Karangahape Road. Senior Sergeant Tony Turner of Auckland City Police reported…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Karangahape RoadAucklandcar theftpolice chaseEagle helicopterAuckland District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Eagle-Eyed Neighbor Helps Police Nab Burglars in Hillpark
A sharp-eyed neighbor's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in Hillpark overnight. Just after 2 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspected burglary on David Avenue. A rapid deployment of police resources, including the Eagle helicopter,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HillparkburglaryarrestManukau District CourtAdam PyneNew Zealand PoliceEagle helicopter
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Two Arrested After Violent Supermarket Assault in Pukekohe
Two men have been arrested and charged following a violent assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket on September 19th. The victim and his family were in the supermarket carpark at about 12.30pm when two people approached him. Counties Manukau South Area…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Pukekohesupermarketassaultarrestaggravated robberyManukau District CourtMatt HoyesNew Zealand Police