Tag: new_zealand_police
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Bucklands Beach Fire Treated as Double Homicide
Police are treating a fatal fire in Bucklands Beach as a double homicide. The fire, which occurred on Murvale Drive at 2.30am on Thursday, October 2, resulted in the deaths of Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, both…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Bucklands Beachdouble homicidehouse fireOperation TownCounties Manukau CIBNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Aydan and His Grey Ute
Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Aydan, 39, who has been missing for over eight weeks. The investigation focuses on sightings of his grey ute. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Sunday 17 August, driving his…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AydanChartwellHamiltonMissing PersonMazda uteJonathan CarterNew Zealand Police
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Aydan and His Grey Ute
Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Aydan, 39, who has been missing for over eight weeks. He was last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Sunday, August 17, driving his 2016 grey Mazda ute, registration QYA209. Detective Sergeant Jonathan…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement Missing PersonAydanChartwellHamiltonMazda uteQYA209New Zealand Police
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Body Found on Te Atatū Peninsula Inlet
A body has been found on the Te Atatū Peninsula inlet, near Auckland. A member of the public reported seeing the body in the water between 500m to 1km north of the bridge on SH16, near the Te Atatū Peninsula…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Te Atatū PeninsulaAucklandBody DiscoverySH16New Zealand PoliceInletCrime/Legal
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Auckland Properties Worth $36 Million Restrained in Meth Investigation
A two-year investigation has led to the restraint of four Auckland properties, valued at approximately $36 million, under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. The Commissioner of Police initiated civil proceedings this week against five people and one company connected…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues AucklandCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009Operation Lavendermethamphetaminedrug importationFinancial CrimepropertyNew Zealand Police
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Truck and Train Collide Near Waikanae Railway Station
A truck collided with a freight train near Waikanae Railway Station this morning, prompting road closures. Police were notified of the incident at 6.20am. "Fortunately both the truck and train drivers are uninjured," police said. Motorists are advised to follow…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 South of Picton
State Highway 1 south of Picton is blocked in both lanes due to a three-vehicle crash reported around 2:50 PM. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Further details can be found on the NZ Police app.
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Vehicle Stranded in Flood Waters Near Tokoroa
A vehicle became stuck in flood waters north of Tokoroa, on Old Taupō Road between Wiltsdown and Matanuku Roads. According to police, the vehicle's occupants are safely out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to the high flood…
WeatherDisastersTransportation TokoroaOld Taupō RoadWaikatoBay of PlentyFloodingTrafficAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Critical Assault in Hamilton
Hamilton Police are seeking information after a young man was critically injured in a serious assault in Fairview Downs. The incident occurred on Northolt Road around 9:25 p.m. on October 13, 2025. The victim was attacked by several people at…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HamiltonAssaultFairview DownsNortholt RoadNew Zealand PoliceViolent CrimePolice Investigation
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Name Released in Fatal Palmerston Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road in Palmerston on Saturday, October 11. Trevor John Harris, 57, of Timaru, was identified as the…
Social IssuesTransportationLaw Enforcement PalmerstonWaitakiFatal CrashTrevor John HarrisTimaruSergeant Tony WoodbridgeAccidentNew Zealand Police
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SH3 Impassable Due to Slips and Flooding in Awakino Gorge
State Highway 3, just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge, is currently impassable due to flooding and multiple slips resulting from significant weather. Police are aware of vehicles stranded in the area. Motorists are strongly advised against traveling through…
WeatherDisastersTransportation SH3Awakino GorgeFloodingSlipsRoad ClosureTravel AdvisoryNew Zealand Police
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Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Alleged Drunk Driver in Galatea/Murupara Area
A 69-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Rotorua District Court on October 16, facing charges for driving with excess breath alcohol for the third or subsequent time, thanks to a tip from a member of the public. The incident…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalTransportation RotoruaGalateaMuruparaHerby NgawhikaDrunk DrivingRotorua District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Teenager
Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate Dannii, a 16-year-old girl missing from her Mt Roskill home in Auckland. Dannii is described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is known to be quiet…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement Missing PersonAucklandMt RoskillNew Zealand PoliceTeenagerWelfareDannii
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Vehicle Fire Closes Whangārei Heads Road
Emergency services are attending a single vehicle crash on Whangārei Heads Road, Tamaterau, Northland. According to reports, the vehicle is on fire down a steep bank. Road diversions are currently in place on Mackesy Road and Owhiwa Roads. Police advise…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Whangārei Heads RoadTamaterauNorthlandNew Zealand PoliceRoad ClosureVehicle FireAccident
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Auckland's Eagle Crew Rescues People in Dramatic Incidents
Auckland's Eagle crew has been involved in multiple rescues across Tāmaki Makaurau this past week. One rescue involved an international visitor who became trapped by the incoming tide after walking from Pine Harbour to Motukaraka Island. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters AucklandEaglerescuePolice Air Support UnitMotukaraka IslandMahurangi InletWhangaparaoa BayNew Zealand Police
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Taranaki Police Concerned by 20 Impaired Drivers Apprehended Over Weekend
Taranaki Police are raising concerns after catching 20 drivers over the legal alcohol limit during a recent weekend operation. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, is urging motorists to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. "We are…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation TaranakiNew Zealand PoliceImpaired DrivingDarin HaengaTraffic SafetyAlcohol
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Police Monitor Gang Funerals in Hawke's Bay
Police are maintaining a highly visible presence across Hawke’s Bay due to two gang funerals in Waipawa and Flaxmere. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, stated that a large number of gang members and associates are expected to be…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesPolitics and Government Hawke's BayWaipawaFlaxmeregangsfuneralspolicepublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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Police Halt 'Boy Racers' in Hutt Valley
Wellington Police acted quickly last night to disrupt a planned gathering of antisocial road users, preventing dangerous driving and disorder across the Hutt Valley. Road Policing and Public Safety Units established multiple checkpoints across the Hutt Valley, checking vehicles and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Wellington PoliceHutt ValleyUpper HuttRoad PolicingPublic SafetyVehicle defectsLicence breachesNew Zealand Police
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Missing Auckland Girl Found Safe
A 10-year-old girl who was reported missing in Auckland this afternoon has been located and is safe and well. Police have expressed their gratitude to the public. "Police would like to thank those who contacted Police following our appeal for…
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Urgent Appeal for Missing 10-Year-Old Girl in Auckland
Auckland police have launched an urgent appeal for sightings of a missing 10-year-old girl. Lily was last seen by family members in Cornwall Park at approximately 5pm today. She is described as having long, waist-length hair and was wearing black…
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Auckland Driver Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase
An 18-year-old driver has been charged with multiple offences after being caught speeding at nearly twice the legal limit in Auckland early this morning. Police spotted two cars speeding on the motorway around 4am. One driver stopped, but the other…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Aucklandhigh-speed chasereckless drivingdrug possessionPanmureEagle HelicopterMotor Vehicle OffensesNew Zealand Police
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Electric Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Auckland Collision
An electric scooter rider is in critical condition following a collision with a car in central Auckland. The incident occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Mount Street and Symonds Street. Police were alerted to the collision at 4:05 PM…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandElectric ScooterCollisionMount StreetSymonds StreetNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Concerned for Missing Rotorua Man, Jayleb-Che
Police are seeking public assistance in the search for Jayleb-Che, 36, who has been missing from Rotorua since Tuesday, September 30. Authorities are increasingly concerned about his well-being. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen, Investigations Manager, Rotorua Police, stated, “We’ve…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Jayleb-CheRotoruamissing personWaiotapu Loop RoadSearch and RescueNew Zealand PoliceSH5
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Clover Park Crash
A serious crash in Clover Park has left one person in critical condition. Police were called to Dawson Road just before 3 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. The injured individual has been transported to a…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia Clover ParkCounties ManukauDawson RoadSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceTraffic IncidentAccident
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Teenager in Court After Stolen Car Incident in Whangārei
A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei. The charges include burglary, unlawfully taking a vehicle, dangerous driving, and failing to stop. The arrest followed a combined effort by the Police and the public. On…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiDargavillestolen vehiclearrestburglarydangerous drivingMaria NordstromNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Dismantle Large Cannabis Operation, Seize Drugs and Cash
Auckland police have shut down a large-scale cannabis grow operation, seizing over 500kgs of cannabis during search warrants executed throughout Auckland City West on Thursday, 9 October. A 26-year-old man is facing charges. Police also located a significant amount of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandcannabisMDMAKetaminedrug seizureAnthony Darvillorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Making Death Threats Against MP
A 19-year-old man from Gisborne has been arrested and charged in connection to death threats made against a Member of Parliament (MP) earlier this year. The threats, which occurred in March 2025, were directed at the MP through a social…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal GisborneNew Zealand PoliceThreatsMember of ParliamentWarren OlssonGisborne District CourtDeath threat
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Homemade Firearms Seized in Henderson, New Zealand
A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, police received information about potential firearms at a property on Kingsdale Road and, with the help of the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hendersonfirearmssearch warrantcrimeJosh LautogoWaitematā CIBNew Zealand Police
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Increased Police Presence in Hawke's Bay for Gang Tangi
Hawke’s Bay will see a heightened police presence as a gang tangi proceeds from Napier to Waipukurau. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, stated that the police are aware of a large number of gang members and associates expected…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke's BayNapierWaipukuraugangtangipolicepublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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Public praised for helping woman in Rotorua assault
Rotorua Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for intervening in an assault on a 69-year-old woman on Hinemoa Street. The incident occurred at approximately 3.50pm, when the woman was attacked. According to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaAssaultHinemoa StreetPhil GillbanksNew Zealand PoliceRotorua District CourtPublic Safety