Tag: new_zealand_police
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Person Dies in New Lynn House Fire: Police Investigation Underway
A person has died following a house fire in New Lynn, Auckland, prompting a police investigation. Emergency services responded to a call at a Kohekohe Street property at 1.23pm on December 8th. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie of Waitematā CIB…
DisastersLaw Enforcement New Lynnhouse fireMegan GoldieWaitematā CIBKohekohe StreetAucklandFatalityNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A second arrest has been made in connection to the homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, following an alleged stabbing on Harris Road on December 5. The victim, who arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue, later died at Auckland…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinHarris RoadAuckland City HospitalWaikatoCrime/Legal IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Glen Innes
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 65-year-old Mark Roiall, who has been reported missing from the Glen Innes area. Mark was last seen at approximately 6pm on Sunday evening near Rowena Crecent. He is described as being about…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonGlen InnesNew Zealand PoliceRowena CrecentMark RoiallPublic Safety
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Flame of Hope to Light Up Christchurch for Special Olympics
Christchurch will host the Special Olympics NZ National Summer Games 2025, with pre-Games events including the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Opening Ceremony. The Torch Run will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm, starting from Victoria…
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Car Fire Closes State Highway 26 in Tirohia
State Highway 26 in Tirohia, Hauraki, is currently blocked between Quarry Road and Cadman Road due to a car fire this afternoon. Police were called around 2.20pm following reports of a car on fire on the side of SH26. No…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement State Highway 26TirohiaHaurakiCar FireRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Cordons Lifted in Hāwera After Item of Concern Located
Cordons established on Quin Crescent, Hāwera, following the discovery of an item of concern have been lifted. Residents are now permitted to return to their homes. Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during…
Law Enforcement HāweraNew Zealand PoliceQuin CrescentCordonsItem of ConcernPublic SafetySouth Taranaki
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Residents Evacuated in Hāwera Following Discovery of 'Item of Concern'
Police responded to an incident on Quin Crescent, Hāwera, at approximately 2:10 p.m. today, prompting the evacuation of residents after an item of concern was discovered on the property. Cordons have been established at the intersections of Rimu Street and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMilitaryDisasters Hāweraevacuationitem of concernNew Zealand Defence ForceExplosive Ordnance DisposalTSB HubQuin CrescentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Wayne Clark for Breaching Court Release
Auckland City Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Wayne Tukaha Clark, who is wanted for arrest. Clark, 42, is wanted for breaching his court release conditions. Police advise the public not to approach him and to call 111…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Wayne ClarkAuckland CityNorth ShoreBreachArrestNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation has commenced in Mt Wellington after a man died from critical injuries sustained in an altercation. The man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue around 12.15pm today, where police were alerted. He was then transported…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideMt WellingtonAucklandScott BeardNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersStabbing
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Tāneatua
Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal crash in Tāneatua. Acting Inspector Paul Wilson said police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the movements leading up to it. The incident involved a red…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters Tāneatuafatal crashpolice appealHonda AccordReid RoadPekatahi BridgeNew Zealand Police
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Teenager Arrested in $20,000 Clothing Theft
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.54am, following multiple alarm activations at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AlbanyDon McKinnon DriveNorth Shore Youth CourtCJ MilesBurglaryTheftArrestNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Matamau
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The road will remain closed for…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashMatamauState Highway 2Serious Crash UnitTraffic CollisionAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Woman Charged After Facebook Marketplace PlayStation Scam
A New Zealand man who was scammed after selling his PlayStation 5 on Facebook Marketplace has had his console returned, and a woman has been charged. The victim, needing money for his wife’s dental surgery, listed his PS5 for sale…
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Missing Manurewa Teenager Found Safe
A 13-year-old previously reported missing from the Manurewa area has been located safe and well, according to police. Police would like to thank those people who provided information. Holly McKay/NZ Police confirmed the news.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonManurewaNew Zealand PoliceHolly McKayTeenagerLocatedPublic Safety
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Second Arrest in Christchurch Youth Offending Case
A second arrest has been made in Christchurch following an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday, November 30. A 17-year-old handed himself in to the police and is scheduled to appear in Youth Court today, facing charges related to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchYouth OffendingArrestAggravated RobberyOperation AnchorCanterburyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Southland Police Urge Safe Celebrations During Festive Season
Southland Police are initiating an operation to promote safety during the festive season. The initiative, running from this week through New Year's, aims to support responsible celebration, according to Area Manager for Prevention (Community) Senior Sergeant Brent Kingsland. Kingsland noted…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues SouthlandPoliceFestive SeasonInvercargillLiquor BanRoad SafetyNew Zealand Police
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North Canterbury Man Arrested for Widespread Tagging
A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly tagging over 500 locations across Kaikoura, Canterbury, and Dunedin. He is scheduled to appear in the Christchurch District Court on December 5, facing charges of entering agricultural land with intent…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal North CanterburyKaikouraCanterburyDunedinChristchurch District CourtStephen McDanielGraffitiNew Zealand Police
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Cameras Help Police Catch Alleged Robber in Newmarket
A quick response by police, assisted by camera operators, led to the arrest of a woman after an aggravated robbery in Newmarket. At approximately 4 p.m., the woman allegedly entered a shop on Osborne Street, reportedly carrying a knife. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal NewmarketOsborne StreetAuckland City Crime SquadRebecca KirkAuckland District CourtAggravated RobberyCamera OperatorsNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Castlecliff Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Karaka St, Castlecliff, yesterday. The accident was reported just after 12pm. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Quoting Police Media Centre, police confirmed the fatality and stated that inquiries are…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Fatal CrashCastlecliffKaraka StAccident InvestigationSingle-Vehicle CrashNew Zealand PoliceFatality
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Police Deploy 'Eagle' Helicopter to Christchurch to Combat Youth Crime
Christchurch residents can expect increased police presence as Canterbury Police have launched a two-month operation aimed at disrupting youth-related crime. A key component of this operation is the temporary deployment of the Police Air Support Unit, known as the Eagle…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchEagle helicopterCanterbury PoliceYouth CrimeOperationPolice Air Support UnitYouth Targeting TeamNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Drury On-Ramp on Southern Motorway
The northbound on-ramp at Drury on the Southern Motorway is currently closed due to a crash. Police were notified of the single-vehicle incident at 11 a.m. today. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reported injuries. The…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters CrashSouthern MotorwayDruryCounties ManukauTraffic DelayNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Missing Man in Te Aroha
Police are seeking information regarding Louis Van Der Walt, 44, who has been missing since November 13. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke, Louis was last seen on the Te Aroha side of the mountain after separating from family…
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Man Sentenced to Preventative Detention for Ōtara Sexual Assaults
An Ōtara man has been sentenced to preventative detention for two sexual assaults that occurred nearly a year apart. Johnathan Tamihana, 33, was sentenced at the Auckland High Court on Wednesday. He received a minimum non-parole period of five years.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia ŌtaraAuckland High CourtCounties Manukau East CIBsexual assaultJohnathan TamihanaSentencingNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Lower Hutt this morning. The incident on Rutherford Street was reported to police at approximately 5.30am. As of this morning, Rutherford Street remains closed as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashLower HuttRutherford StreetMelling BridgeSingle-Vehicle CrashNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Melling Bridge Closed After Crash, Causing Hutt Valley Delays
Melling Bridge is currently closed following a crash. The closure is expected to last for up to two hours, causing significant delays throughout the Hutt Valley. Motorists are advised to plan ahead due to the expected delays. Updates will be…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement Melling BridgeLower HuttWellingtonCrashTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt
Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt is closed between Melling Link and Connolly Street following a crash that occurred around 5:30 am today. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle incident, and one person is reported to have sustained serious injuries. Police…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Rutherford StreetLower HuttWellingtonMelling LinkConnolly StreetCrashEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Name Victim in Camberley Homicide as Investigation Continues
Police have identified the woman found dead at a house in Kotuku Street, Camberley, on October 29 as 37-year-old Teishallia TePaea. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Knell, is underway. Detective Inspector Martin James stated that a team of investigators is…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia CamberleyKotuku StreetHomicideOperation KnellTeishallia TePaeaMartin JamesNew Zealand Police
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Second Teenager Charged in St Johns Homicide Case
A second teenager has been charged in the murder of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old US national, who was killed at a bus stop in St Johns on April 19, 2025. The renewed focus of Operation Aberfeldy in September led to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia St JohnshomicidemurderOperation AberfeldyKyle WhorrallGlen Innesaggravated robberyNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Stabbing in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Police are seeking public assistance after a young man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Te Aro, Wellington, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4:10am in a carpark between Wakefield Street and Tory Street. The victim suffered…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld WellingtonStabbingTe AroTim LeitchViolent CrimePolice InvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Whangamatā Man Receives District Commander's Commendation for Kayak Rescue
Bryan Black, a long-time Whangamatā community member, has been awarded the District Commander's Commendation by Waikato Police for his pivotal role in locating a missing kayaker during a challenging offshore rescue. On October 12, 2024, a group of kayakers encountered…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasiaSocial IssuesDisasters WhangamatāDistrict Commander's Commendation Awardkayak rescueBryan BlackWaikato PoliceSurf LifesavingNew Zealand Police