Tag: new_zealand_police
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Man Arrested After Police Chase in West Auckland
A 33-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from police in Westgate this afternoon. At approximately 4:20 p.m., authorities received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Westgate, with a firearm reportedly visible inside. Ground units tracked the vehicle through…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia ArrestPolice ChaseWest AucklandWestgateHendersonEagle HelicopterFirearmNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Threat Against Wellington Place of Worship
An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged following a threat against a Wellington place of worship. The man was arrested yesterday evening and charged with causing harm by posting digital communication. He is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal DunedinWellingtonthreatcrimeDean PearceDunedin District Courtdigital communicationNew Zealand Police
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Cyclist Critically Injured in Western Bay of Plenty Crash
A serious crash between a cyclist and a car at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Poripori Road in Western Bay of Plenty has resulted in critical injuries to the cyclist. Police were notified of the incident at 11am.…
WorldTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasiaLaw Enforcement CrashCyclistState Highway 29Poripori RoadWestern Bay of PlentyEmergency ServicesAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash in Waipa District
A man has died from injuries sustained in a serious motorcycle crash on October 18 in the Waipa District. Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Pahu Road just after 11am that day. The man was assessed by…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Motorcycle CrashWaipa DistrictTe Pahu RoadAccident InvestigationFatalityNew Zealand PoliceEmergency Services
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Ross Hunt
New Zealand Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 38-year-old Ross Hunt, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Police believe that members of the public may have information that could lead to his apprehension. Hunt is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ross HuntNew Zealand PoliceCanterburyWarrantArrestCrime StoppersFile number 250929/0542
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Police Urge Caution on Roads This Labour Weekend
New Zealand Police are urging road users to exercise caution during the upcoming Labour Weekend, emphasizing the potential consequences of endangering themselves or others on the road. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director: Road Policing, stated that police will be highly visible…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Labour WeekendNew Zealand PoliceRoad SafetySteve GreallyWaka KotahiJourney PlannerTraffic
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Waitematā Police Warn Businesses of Fraudulent Activity
Waitematā Police are urging businesses to exercise vigilance following a recent increase in attempted fraudulent activities. Detective Sergeant Mark Renfree of the Waitematā CIB reports three recent incidents where individuals attempted to fraudulently obtain goods. The scammers call local hardware…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesBusinessAustralasia WaitematāfraudbusinessesUberscamNew Zealand PoliceMark Renfree
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Fire Ban in Canterbury Ignored, Police to Prosecute
Canterbury Police are investigating fires lit in the region despite a total fire ban. The ban, which extends to Monday, aims to reduce wildfire risks amid windy conditions. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, expressed disappointment and warned of prosecutions…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw Enforcement Canterburyfire banfireworkswildfiresCanterbury PoliceTony HillNew Zealand Police
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Police Discover Campsites Linked to Tom Phillips Investigation
Police investigating the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children have located what are believed to be the family’s primary campsites in the Marokopa area. Two large, established and heavily concealed structures were discovered in dense bush in recent weeks.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tom PhillipsMarokopaRoss McKayOp CurlyNew Zealand PoliceMissing PersonsCrime/Legal
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Missing Man Located Safe in Avondale
A 35-year-old man who was reported missing yesterday from Avondale has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in locating him. "Police would like to thank those who…
Law Enforcement Missing PersonAvondaleNew Zealand PoliceLocatedHolly McKayPublic SafetyAuckland
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Serious Crash Closes Piha Road
Piha Road is currently closed in both directions following a serious single-vehicle crash this evening. Police were alerted to the incident around 5:40 PM via Automatic Crash Detection from a cellphone. Initial reports indicate that at least one person has…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesDisasters Piha RoadPihaWaitematāCrashSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Hawke’s Bay Police Increase Resources for Long Weekend
Hawke’s Bay Police are increasing resources to ensure community safety during the long weekend, anticipating an influx of visitors for events including the Hawke's Bay A & P Show, a Six60 concert, and a gang-related celebration in Hastings. Inspector Sycamore,…
Law EnforcementTransportation Hawke’s BayPolicelong weekendcommunity safetyInspector SycamoreRoad PolicingHastingsNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Tamaki Drive in Auckland
A fatal crash between a bus and a car has led to the continued closure of Tamaki Drive in Auckland City. The incident occurred at 9.20pm last night. Police have advised that the road closure is likely to extend into…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Tamaki DriveAucklandfatal crashroad closurebuscarNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Northland Police Urge Water Safety Ahead of Long Weekend
Northland Police are urging boaties and water users to take safety seriously ahead the first long break of the warmer season. Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue Team Leader, emphasized the importance of preparation. "This is when…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Northland Policewater safetylong weekendDetective Sergeant Paul OvertonOpito BayCoastguardSearch and RescueNew Zealand Police
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Manawatū Police Operation Nets 23 Arrests
A targeted police operation across Manawatū has resulted in 23 arrests. Operation Maxim, launched this week, focused on locating individuals with outstanding warrants. Those arrested appeared in courts across Manawatū yesterday. Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Grantham stated that this operation…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesPolitics and Government ManawatūOperation MaximarrestswarrantspolicecourtsInspector GranthamNew Zealand Police
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Road Closures in Southern District Due to Severe Weather
Southern District Police are advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel due to severe weather conditions. Debris is blocking several roads, and power lines and trees have fallen due to strong winds. State Highway 1 between Clinton and Milton is being…
WeatherTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Southern Districtroad closureState Highway 1State Highway 8Hamish FraserPoliceNew Zealand Police
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to Support Special Olympics in Rotorua
Police are supporting Bay of Plenty’s Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope in Rotorua. The Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Rotorua Police, will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 10.15am…
SportLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Law Enforcement Torch RunRotoruaSpecial OlympicsRichard ChambersBay of PlentyChristchurchWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Avondale
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 35-year-old Lindsay Harry, who has been reported missing from Avondale. He was last seen around 6.45pm last night near Taramea Street. Lindsay is described as being approximately 178cms tall, with brown eyes…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonAvondaleAucklandNew Zealand PoliceLindsay HarryTaramea StreetPublic Safety
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Wind Causes Crash in Pukeatua, New Zealand
A single-vehicle crash occurred on Arapuni Road in Pukeatua this morning after strong winds blew a vehicle off the road and into a powerpole. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11:40 am. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The…
WeatherDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather PukeatuaArapuni RoadCrashWindSingle-Vehicle AccidentAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Near Kinleith Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One near Kinleith last night. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.10pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. Another person was transported to hospital…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportationDisasters Fatal CrashKinleithState Highway OneEmergency ServicesTraffic CollisionAccident InvestigationFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Police Name Victim in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police have identified the victim of the homicide in Pahiatua on Wednesday, October 15 as 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer. She was found at her Arthur Street property, which is now a scene examination site. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson stated that…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PahiatuahomicideKaren Gilbert-PalmerJeremy RobertsonArthur StreetRotoruaNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway One Near Kinleith
A serious crash involving two vehicles has blocked State Highway One near Kinleith Road in the Bay of Plenty. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6.10pm following reports of the incident. Initial assessments indicate that…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway OneKinleithBay of PlentyTraffic accidentEmergency ServicesRoad closureNew Zealand Police
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Canterbury Residents Urged to Prepare for Severe Winds
Canterbury residents are being urged to prepare for severe weather as a red wind warning and state of local emergency have been declared for Thursday, October 23rd. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, advises residents to avoid non-essential travel and…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Approach in Whakatu, New Zealand
Hastings Police are investigating a suspicious approach towards a young girl in the Whakatu area. Detective Sergeant Karli Whiu advised parents to be alert but not alarmed. The incident occurred around 3.15pm on Tuesday, October 21st, when a man approached…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhakatuHastingsSuspicious ApproachKarli WhiuChild SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Whangārei Death Not Suspicious, Police Confirm
Police have confirmed that the death of a 56-year-old woman in Bank Street, Whangārei, is not being treated as suspicious. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5.40am. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangāreideath investigationShane PilmerNorthlandBank StreetNew Zealand PoliceCoroner
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Aucklanders Warned of Strike Action Disruptions
Auckland motorists are being warned to expect significant disruptions due to planned strike action in central Auckland tomorrow. The rally is scheduled to begin around midday at Aotea Square, featuring a march down Queen Street to Te Komititanga Square, where…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation AucklandStrike ActionAotea SquareQueen StreetTe Komititanga SquarePublic SafetyProtestNew Zealand Police
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Northland Police Enforce Zero Tolerance for Unsafe Driving Over Holiday Weekend
Northland Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Labour weekend. Police will be present on roads at all times to deter unsafe driving. Inspector John Fagan, Northland Road Policing Manager, noted a…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation NorthlandLabour weekendRoad safetyDrunk drivingSpeedingNew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Man Charged After Allegedly Faking Car Theft
A 36-year-old man from Burwood is facing charges after allegedly reporting a false car theft in Christchurch. Police were called around 5.30am on Tuesday after the man claimed he was threatened by an armed assailant who stole his Volkswagen. He…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchCar TheftFirearmsFalse StatementVolkswagenBurwoodNew Zealand Police
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Unexplained Death in Whāngarei
Police were called to Bank Street, Whāngarei, around 5.42am after a person was found deceased. Emergency services have established a cordon on Bank Street between Vine and Walton Streets. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager, stated that…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhāngareiNorthlandBank StreetShane PilmerDeath InvestigationEmergency ServicesCordonsNew Zealand Police
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Crash Causes Delays on SH20, Counties Manukau
Motorists are facing delays on State Highway 20 following a three-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred just after the Walmsley Road off-ramp, at approximately 6:04 am. According to initial reports, there have been no…
TransportationLaw Enforcement SH20crashCounties ManukauWalmsley RoadNZ Policeemergency servicesTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police