Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police Urge Preparedness After Bush Rescue Near Days Bay
Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident yesterday involving a person lost in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington. The individual was able to relay their location using the satellite emergency messaging feature on their iPhone, enabling a…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Search and RescueDays BayWellingtonMountain Safety CouncilNZ Policetrail markersbush tracksNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Road in Johnsonville, Wellington
A serious crash in Johnsonville, Wellington, has blocked a road after a car hit a pedestrian. The incident occurred shortly before 1:10pm on Moorefield Road, near the Johnsonville library. Police have confirmed that the pedestrian is believed to be seriously…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesDisasters JohnsonvilleWellingtoncar crashpedestrianMoorefield RoadNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash Unit
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Fatal Crash in Carterton Claims Life
One person has died following a crash involving two cyclists in Carterton. The incident occurred on Kokotau Road around 11.30am on October 8th. Police and emergency services attended the scene. The injured cyclist was airlifted to hospital in critical condition…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashKokotau RoadCartertonSerious Crash UnitEmergency ServicesAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Fatality in Hamilton East House Fire
A person was found dead after a house fire in Hamilton East this morning. Emergency services responded to a fire on Wellington Street just after 6am, where they located a person deceased at the property. A scene guard is in…
DisastersLaw Enforcement FatalityHamilton EastHouse FireEmergency ServicesWellington StreetNew Zealand PoliceFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Serious Crash Closes Kokotau Road, Parkvale
Kokotau Road in Parkvale, Wellington, is currently closed following a serious crash involving cyclists this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Kokotau RoadParkvaleWellingtoncyclistsSerious Crash UnitRoad ClosureAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Hutt Valley Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gathering
Hutt Valley Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering in Lower Hutt last night. Dozens of infringements were issued, pink and green stickers were handed out, and a car and some fireworks were seized. The night began in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Hutt ValleyNew Zealand PoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyCrime StoppersQueensgateGumboot Friday
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Arrest Made in Connection to Brooklyn Shooting
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Palmerston North in connection with the shooting at Brooklyn’s Pukehinau Flats last Sunday. She is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Saturday, November 8, on charges of aggravated robbery, and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia BrooklynPukehinau FlatsPalmerston NorthWellington CIBJocelyn BellAggravated RobberyAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Trio Arrested After Allegedly Targeting Tsunami Alert Speakers
Three people, aged 16, 17, and 18, are facing charges of theft and unlawfully taking a vehicle after allegedly targeting tsunami alert speakers at a residential property in Mangawhai. The incident occurred just after 7 a.m., when the homeowner disturbed…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MangawhaiPuhoiWaitematā NorthTsunami Alert SpeakersTheftPolice Eagle helicopterDelta Dog UnitNew Zealand Police
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Weapons and Drugs Seized in Takapuna Search
A search warrant executed at a Takapuna property led to the discovery of weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia, police said today. The warrant was part of an investigation into threatening behavior. Officers attended an address on Karaka Street yesterday to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TakapunaWaitematā CIBNorth Shore District CourtMike WilliamsKaraka StreetketamineIEDNew Zealand Police
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Two Mongrel Mob Members Arrested After Police Pursuit in Wairoa
Two Mongrel Mob members have been charged following an incident in Wairoa, thanks to the work of police staff. According to Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, the arrests occurred after an event yesterday afternoon. At around midday, Detectives…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Mongrel MobWairoaGisbornePoliceFirearmCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge
A crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge has caused disruption this morning, with emergency services attending the scene. Police responded to the single-vehicle incident at approximately 11:17 am. As a result, northbound lanes two and three have been closed to…
TransportationLaw Enforcement CrashHarbour BridgeAucklandNew Zealand PoliceTrafficEmergency ServicesSingle-Vehicle Accident
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Fleeing Motorbike Rider Arrested in South Auckland After Police Chase
A motorbike rider who fled from police and recklessly rode through reserves and walkways in South Auckland has been arrested. At approximately 9.15pm, police observed the motorbike travelling along Great South Road, Takanini, noting its licence had lapsed in 2019.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues South AucklandPolice Eagle helicopterTakaniniManukau District CourtArrestDangerous DrivingSharland ParkNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Rotorua Claims One Life
One person died following a crash in Rotorua last night. The crash on Te Ngae Road, involving a bus and a car, was reported to Police at 9.15pm. A passenger in the car was killed, and the driver and a…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Fatal CrashRotoruaTe Ngae RoadBusCarAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Central North Island Premises Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two premises in the Central North Island have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers. The operation was conducted by Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), alongside Rangitikei District Council and Health Compliance officers, in Taihape, Hunterville, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Central North IslandTaihapeHuntervilleMartonAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Five Arrested After Gang Funeral in Rotorua
Police have expressed disappointment after five people were arrested following a gang funeral in Rotorua. According to Rotorua Area Commander Herby Ngawhika, the arrests stemmed from poor road behavior and other offenses despite collaborative efforts with family to ensure a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Rotoruagang tangiarreststraffic offensesoffensive weaponNew Zealand PoliceHerby Ngawhika
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Police Seek Tuapola Toala on Serious Charges
Police are seeking Tuapola Jason Dean Toala, 21, who has an active warrant for his arrest. He is wanted in relation to serious charges and is believed to be actively avoiding police. Authorities believe Toala may be located in the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tuapola ToalaAucklandNorthlandArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 1 Blocked South of Taihape After Crash
State Highway 1 is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash near Ohotu, south of Taihape. The incident occurred around 3:10 PM, prompting a response from emergency services. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries as a result of the crash.…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 1TaihapeOhotuCrashTraffic DelayNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Commissioner Condemns Disgraceful Conduct of Jevon McSkimming
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has strongly condemned the actions of Jevon McSkimming, stating, "The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it." Chambers emphasized that "all police, no matter…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Richard ChambersJevon McSkimmingPolice conductResignationPolice devicesAccountabilityNew Zealand Police
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Serious Assault in Ōpōtiki Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred early this morning in Ōpōtiki. A man was attacked in his home and sustained serious injuries, requiring hospitalization. The assault is believed to have involved multiple offenders. Police are working to identify…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultŌpōtikiCrime StoppersPolice investigationSerious injuriesNew Zealand PoliceScene guard
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 2 Claims Two Lives
Two people died in a car crash on State Highway 2, Karangahake, last night. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred between Jackson Road and Rahu Road, at 11.40pm. A car collided with a power pole, resulting in the…
DisastersLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashState Highway 2KarangahakeJackson RoadRahu RoadNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Truck Crash Closes Lincoln Road On-Ramp in Auckland
The Lincoln Road on-ramp to State Highway 16, city bound, is closed following a crash this evening. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, where a truck has tipped on its side, at around 8:10pm. Thankfully, there have been no…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandNew Zealand PoliceLincoln RoadHendersonState Highway 16Traffic IncidentCrash
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Fatal Crash in Gordonton Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Puketaha Road and Taylor Road in Gordonton. The collision, involving a car and a truck, occurred around 1pm. Police and emergency services attended the scene, where one person…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashGordontonPuketaha RoadTaylor RoadNew Zealand PoliceAccidentFatality
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Tauwharenikau
State Highway 2 is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident where a car struck a power pole, west of Number 1 Line. Initial reports indicate there have been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 2TauwharenikauWellingtonCrashPoliceTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Day Street Homicide Investigation
Police have released the name of the woman found deceased in a central Auckland apartment on Saturday, 1 November. She was 38-year-old Luisa Qelesenikau Mate. A homicide investigation was commenced after she was found around 7.35pm. A 38-year-old man has…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideLuisa Qelesenikau MateAucklandGlenn BaldwinMurderNew Zealand PoliceDay Street
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Central District
The Central District Police are hosting the Central leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run this Saturday, supporting Special Olympics athletes as they carry the Flame of Hope. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics…
SportLaw EnforcementMedia Special OlympicsLaw Enforcement Torch RunPalmerston NorthCentral District PoliceFlame of HopeWolfbrook ArenaInspector Rupert FriendNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Brooklyn Shooting, Appeal for Information
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the investigation is focused on determining the events leading up to the shotgun being discharged.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BrooklynWellingtonshootingPukehinau FlatsfirearmNew Zealand Policecrime
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Serious Crash Closes Roads in Papakura
A serious crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Elliot Street and Ray Small Drive, Papakura, has led to road closures and serious injuries. Police were alerted to the incident at 2.04pm. One person has suffered serious injuries. Elliot…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters PapakuraElliot StreetRay Small DriveCrashRoad ClosureSerious InjuriesNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Enhance Information Security Following Review
New Zealand Police are implementing enhanced security measures following a rapid review of information security controls conducted in June. According to Chief Information Officer Matt Winter, a remediation plan with 26 actions was approved by the Police Executive Leadership Team,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyComputers and InternetCyber security New Zealand Policeinformation securitycybersecuritydata protectionMatt WinterPolice Executive Leadership Teamtechnology
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State Highway 5 Reopens After Truck Overturn
State Highway 5 in Whakarewarewa, Bay of Plenty, has reopened after a truck and trailer overturned this afternoon. The New Zealand Police appreciate the public's patience and cooperation during the closure. The public can view the release on the NZ…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues State Highway 5WhakarewarewaBay of PlentyTruck AccidentNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Auckland workers uncover $12.6M cocaine stash in container
Police have seized 36 kilograms of cocaine after it was discovered inside a container delivered to an Auckland business. The drugs, worth around $12.6 million, were found by unsuspecting workers who were unloading legitimate goods shipped from Brazil. Detective Senior…
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