Tag: new_zealand_police
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North Shore Sees Increased Police Presence with New Beat Team
A new suburban Beat Team has been launched on Auckland's North Shore to increase police presence, effective today. Building on the success of the Henderson Beat Team, this initiative aims to strengthen visibility and engagement across the North Shore. The…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues North ShoreAucklandBeat TeamPoliceCommunity PolicingAlbanyGlenfieldNew Zealand Police
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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
An investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has led to the seizure of 31 firearms and the suspension of six firearms licences. The police operation, supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke, uncovered a network of…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia illegal huntingCanterburyfirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Registrycourt appearancescrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Roads in Ardmore, New Zealand
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Ardmore this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5.50am. Emergency services are currently at the location on Mullins Road. Airfield Road and Mullins Road are closed, with cordons…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashArdmoreRoad ClosureSerious Crash UnitSingle-Vehicle CrashAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Roads in Ardmore, New Zealand
A serious crash in Ardmore, New Zealand, has resulted in road closures and critical injuries. The single-vehicle incident occurred at the intersection of Airfield and Mullins Roads and was reported at 5.50am. One person has been critically injured. Airfield Road…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Serious CrashMullins RoadArdmoreRoad ClosureTraffic IncidentNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Kaitoke
A crash involving two cars has blocked State Highway 2 in Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt. Police were notified of the incident at 8.30pm. While there have been no reports of injuries, the road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 2KaitokeUpper HuttTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Bus Fire Closes Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road
A bus fire has led to the closure of the area around Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road. The incident occurred just after 1pm when police received reports that a bus had collided with the edge of an overpass. The…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Bus FireConstellation Busway StationSunset RoadWaitematāOverpass CollisionEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Central Auckland Apartment Homicide
A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a Central Auckland apartment. Police were called to a Day Street address around 7.35pm yesterday, where they discovered the woman. The man, who knew the…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideAucklandMurderGlenn BaldwinNew Zealand PoliceDay StreetAuckland District Court
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Three Face Court After Serious Westport Assaults
Three men are before the courts following two serious assaults in Westport on Wednesday, October 29. According to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Lindup, West Coast Area Investigations Manager, the incidents led to the arrest of the alleged offenders. The…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia WestportassaultGreymouth District CourtWest Coast CIBGlen LindupNew Zealand Policecrime
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 3, Rukuhia Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, Rukuhia. The incident, near the Narrows Road intersection, occurred around 1:20pm. Police and emergency services attended the scene, where one person was found deceased. Two others were transported to…
DisastersTransportationLaw EnforcementMedia Fatal CrashState Highway 3RukuhiaWaipaNarrows RoadSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand Police
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Lost Walker Prompts Safety Reminder in Southland
A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission in Southland after a tramper became lost on the Makarewa Falls Track on Labour Day. Southland Police are urging anyone heading into the bush to ensure they are adequately prepared. Police…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherLaw EnforcementDisastersGeneral Weather SouthlandMakarewa Falls TrackLabour DaySearch and RescueLand Safety CodeHikingNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Tamaki Drive Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the Tamaki Drive crash on October 22 as Sean James Cleary, 61, of Point Chevalier. Police offer their thoughts to his family and friends. The family has requested privacy…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Tamaki Drivefatal crashSean James ClearyPoint ChevalierNew Zealand PoliceAccidentDeath
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Norman Talo
Police are seeking the public’s help to find Norman Talo, 50, who has an arrest warrant. Talo is believed to be in the wider Auckland area. Authorities urge anyone with information not to approach him. Instead, call 111 immediately, quoting…
Law Enforcement Norman TaloAucklandArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Two Men Charged with Murder in Te Puke Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection to the death of 29-year-old Tristan Oakes, who was shot at his home in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25. The men, aged 39 and 40, will appear in the Tauranga District Court…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te PukehomicidemurderTauranga District CourtTristan OakesNatalie Flowerdew-BrownNew Zealand Police
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Two Men Arrested in Connection to Te Puke Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection to the death of 29-year-old Tristan Oakes in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25. The men, aged 39 and 40, will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow, facing charges of intent to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Te PukehomicidearrestTauranga District CourtTristan OakesNew Zealand PoliceGrievous Bodily Harm
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Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City Reopens After Crash
Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City has reopened following a single-vehicle crash that occurred just after 4.30pm today. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road after receiving a report that a car had crashed into the hospital's fence. Police…
Law EnforcementTransportation Ōhaupō RoadHamilton CityWaikatoBraemar HospitalCrashNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Single-Vehicle Crash Blocks Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton
Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred near Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road, just after 4.30pm. The report indicated that a car had crashed into the…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Ōhaupō RoadHamilton CityWaikatoBraemar HospitalSingle-Vehicle CrashRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Vehicle in Gisborne Murder Investigation
Police are seeking public assistance in their investigation into the murder of Bill Maangi, who was fatally shot in Gisborne in the early hours of Monday, September 29. Detective Inspector Martin James said that police are making good progress in…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Gisbornemurder investigationHyundai SonataBill Maangivehicle of interestCrime StoppersStolen VehicleNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Piarere, New Zealand
Taupō Police are seeking public assistance in their investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on State Highway 1, Piarere, on Wednesday, October 15. The crash resulted in the deaths of two tourists, whose names were released earlier today. Sergeant…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Piarerefatal crashState Highway 1TaupōShane McNallypolice investigationNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Assault in Green Island, Dunedin
Dunedin Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Green Island early Sunday, October 12, and are asking the public for any information that might be relevant. At approximately 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a report of an…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues DunedinGreen IslandassaultEdinburgh Streetpolice investigationwitness appealdashcam footageNew Zealand Police
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Special Olympics Flame Arrives in Napier for Torch Run
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope will be in Napier this weekend as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, leading up to the National Summer Special Olympics Games. The event will take place this Saturday, November 1, at Anderson…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsNapierLaw Enforcement Torch RunFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand PoliceChristchurch
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Aaliyah Ah Tong
New Zealand Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant out for her arrest. Police believe that someone may have information that could lead to her whereabouts. Ah Tong is known to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAaliyah Ah TongCanterburyWarrantArrestCrime Stoppers
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Taranaki Farmers Urged to Increase Vigilance Amid Rising Thefts
Police in Taranaki are urging farmers to be extra vigilant due to an increase in dishonesty offences in the region. Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock says the prevention team aims to stop crime before it starts. He is asking farmers to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Taranakifarmerstheftcrime preventionNew Zealand Policeproperty crimeBrad Pollock
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Christchurch Northern Motorway Southbound Lanes Reopen After Crash
The southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway are now open after a multi-vehicle crash this morning. According to the New Zealand Police, the incident thankfully resulted in no serious injuries. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchNorthern MotorwayNew Zealand PoliceCanterburyMulti-Vehicle CrashTraffic Incident
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Police Seek Two Men in Connection to Te Puke Homicide
Police are seeking two men in relation to the homicide of Tristan Oakes, aged 29, who died in hospital on Saturday, October 25th, after being shot at his Te Puke home. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te PukehomicideNew Zealand PoliceKanan ClarkeJoseph YorkeTristan OakesCrime
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Missing Christchurch Girl Located Safe and Well
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Bryndwr, Christchurch, has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities had issued an appeal for information regarding her whereabouts, and the public's response proved crucial in ensuring…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonChristchurchBryndwrNew Zealand PoliceLocatedSafePublic Assistance
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Name Released in Matatā Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on Thornton Road on Sunday, October 5th. He was Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatane. Police extend their sympathies to Daniel’s family and friends. Enquiries into the…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashThornton RoadMatatāDaniel Paul HenriksenWhakataneNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Missing 14-Year-Old Madison Sought by New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for help in finding Madison, a 14-year-old girl reported missing by her family. Madison was last seen at her home on October 24th. Her family is deeply concerned about her welfare and…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonNew Zealand PoliceMadisonWelfareOctober 24Call 111Case 251027/5665
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Karangahake
State Highway 2 near Karangahake Gorge is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm this evening. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area until further notice. According to police, no…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 2Karangahake GorgeHauraki Districtsingle-vehicle crashTraffic IncidentPoliceNew Zealand Police
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Tāmaki Drive to Close Temporarily for Hīkoi
Auckland's Tāmaki Drive will be partially closed on Tuesday, October 28, to ensure the safety of road users during a planned hīkoi. The eastbound lane will be closed between Ōkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell from 11:45 am until…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationSocial Issues Tāmaki DriveAucklandHīkoiRoad ClosureŌkahu BayParnellTrafficNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Congestion on State Highway 1
Significant traffic congestion is currently affecting northbound traffic on State Highway 1 between Piarere and Tīrau. The Police Media Centre advises motorists to anticipate delays and explore alternative routes if possible to avoid the congestion in the Bay of Plenty.
TransportationWeather Traffic CongestionState Highway 1PiarereTīrauBay of PlentyPolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police