Tag: new_zealand_police
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Police Seek Person of Interest in Ruatiti Double Homicide
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Mitchell Cole, 29, in relation to a double homicide in Ruatiti. Two people were found dead at a Murumuru Road property on Saturday afternoon. The scene examination is ongoing, with the Police Eagle…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld RuatitihomicideMitchell ColePolice Eagle helicopterMurumuru RoadCrimestoppersNew Zealand Police
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Security Guard Helps Nab Burglars in New Lynn
A security guard's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in New Lynn. At approximately 12.40am, police were alerted to a possible burglary at a commercial premise on Portage Road after receiving a report from a security guard. Acting…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Lynnburglaryarrestsecurity guardWaitematāNick SalterPortage RoadNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Tauranga
A homicide investigation has commenced following the death of a man in Tauranga. Emergency services discovered the deceased at a Fraser Street address around 11.40am today. According to Detective Inspector Lew Warner, one person is assisting Police with enquiries, and…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideTaurangaFraser StreetDeath InvestigationPoliceDetective Inspector Lew WarnerNew Zealand Police
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Hawke’s Bay Police Urge Residents to Secure Homes This Summer
Hawke’s Bay Police are urging residents to take extra precautions to secure their homes as the summer season begins. Recent reports indicate a rise in opportunistic thefts, with thieves exploiting unlocked doors and windows, even when residents are present. There…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Hawke’s BayPolicehome securitytheftsHastingsGabrielle ParsonsNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Assets from Wairarapa Drug Supplier
A long-running investigation has resulted in the seizure of assets from drug supplier Wayne Namana. Justice Dale La Hood granted a profit forfeiture order against Namana totalling $653,000, which police calculated as the unlawful benefit he received from his offending.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Wayne NamanaAsset Recovery UnitWairarapaCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Actdrug supplierprofit forfeitureorganized crimeNew Zealand Police
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Marine Search and Rescue Training Exercise Planned off Port Taranaki
A multi-agency marine search and rescue training exercise will be conducted off the coast of Port Taranaki to the Bell Block area on Sunday, December 14. The exercise aims to test and improve coordination and response capabilities among agencies involved…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Marine Search and RescuePort TaranakiBell BlockTraining ExerciseTaranakiWade CallanderNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Staff Honored with Bravery Awards
Five New Zealand police officers have been recognized with the New Zealand Bravery Awards for their courageous actions in life-threatening situations. Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his pride in the recipients of the NZ Bravery Medal (NZBM). These awards acknowledge individuals…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters New Zealand Bravery AwardsPoliceRichard ChambersCyclone GabrielleRees RiverWaikato RiverEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes Fitzherbert East Road
One person died following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, State Highway 56, in Palmerston North. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:30pm after reports of the serious incident. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a thorough…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Fatal CrashPalmerston NorthFitzherbert East RoadState Highway 56Serious Crash UnitAccidentFatalityNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Launch Roadside Drug Testing in Wellington
Starting December 15, 2025, police in Wellington will begin roadside drug testing, a first for New Zealand. The initiative aims to detect and deter drug-impaired drivers. Roadside screening will target four key drugs: THC (cannabis), methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), and cocaine.…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthSocial IssuesLegal Roadside Drug TestingWellingtonNew Zealand PoliceSteve GreallyDrug-Impaired DrivingPublic Safety
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Auckland Liquor Stores Fail to Meet Legal Obligations in Underage Alcohol Sales
Auckland City Police have expressed disappointment after a recent operation revealed that three liquor stores failed to meet basic legal requirements by selling alcohol to minors. The joint Controlled Purchase Operation, conducted across more than 30 licensed premises in Auckland…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegal Auckland Cityalcohol salesminorsliquor storesControlled Purchase OperationAlcohol Regulatory Licensing AuthorityNew Zealand Police
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Crash Blocks Northbound Lanes on Dunedin Southern Motorway
A crash involving a logging truck and a car has blocked northbound lanes on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. and occurred between the Kaikorai Valley Rd turnoff and the Caversham Valley Road on-ramp. Emergency…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement CrashSouthern MotorwayDunedinNew Zealand PoliceLogging TruckTraffic DelayAccident
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Anonymous Tip Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in Whangamatā
A confidential tip from the Whangamatā community led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man for allegedly supplying methamphetamine. He faces charges of possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing Police. The arrest occurred after Police executed warrants at two addresses…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangamatāmethamphetaminedrug supplyarrestWaihi District CourtCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Fitzherbert East Road
One person is in serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, east of Palmerston North. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:30pm. The road is currently closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Fitzherbert East RoadSH57Palmerston NorthSerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentAccidentCentralNew Zealand Police
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Three Arrested in Hawke's Bay Methamphetamine Supply Operation
A covert operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings has resulted in the arrest of three individuals. Two of those arrested are gang members and one is an associate. The six-month operation, dubbed Operation Tukutuki,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation TukutukimethamphetamineCentral Hawke’s BayHastingsMongrel Mobdrug supplyarrestsNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Baby's Broken Leg in Hutt Valley
Police are seeking public assistance to determine how a three-week-old baby girl sustained a broken leg in Hutt Valley. On December 2nd, authorities were alerted after the infant was taken to a hospital by her family. The nature of the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hutt Valleybaby injurypolice investigationpublic appealCrime Stoppersbroken legNew Zealand Police
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Police Admit Error in Hawke's Bay Arrest Following IPCA Findings
New Zealand Police have acknowledged the Independent Police Conduct Authority's (IPCA) findings regarding an arrest in Hawke's Bay on July 14, 2024. The incident involved officers entering a Flaxmere property to arrest a man for allegedly breaching electronically monitored bail.…
Law EnforcementLegalPolitics and GovernmentAustralasia New Zealand PoliceIPCAHawke's BayFlaxmerearrestSearch and Surveillance Act 2012
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More Arrests in St Johns Homicide Investigation
Auckland police have made further arrests in the ongoing investigation into the death of Kyle Whorrall, who died in a violent incident at a St Johns Road bus stop on April 19, 2025. Three additional people have been charged in…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues St JohnshomicidearrestsOperation AberfeldyKyle WhorrallAucklandNew Zealand Police
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East Auckland Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Police have formally released the name of the man who died following the homicide on a bus in east Auckland on December 8th. The victim was 59-year-old Sefo Leger of Wai O Taiki Bay in east Auckland. Detective Inspector Glenn…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideAucklandSefo LegerGlenn BaldwinWai O Taiki BayMurderNew Zealand Police
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Police Issue Kayaking Safety Advice
New Zealand Police are urging kayakers to take precautions before heading out on the water this summer. This reminder follows a recent incident where the Police Maritime Unit, aboard Lady Elizabeth IV, responded to a call for a kayaker who…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasiaState GovernmentsSocial Issues kayakingwater safetyNew Zealand PoliceSenior Sergeant Craig PickeringWellington Marine Rescue CentreLady Elizabeth IVsearch and rescue
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New Lynn House Fire Not Suspicious
Police have determined that the fatal house fire in New Lynn on December 8 is not suspicious. A scene examination at the Kohekohe Street property was completed yesterday, along with a post-mortem examination. Police will continue inquiries into the man's…
Social IssuesDisastersLaw Enforcement New LynnHouse FireFatalKohekohe StreetNZ PoliceJarred WilliamsonAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 72-Year-Old in Papatoetoe
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 72-year-old Ulitau, who was last seen at his residence on Kimpton Road, Papatoetoe, around 8am today. Ulitau is believed to be wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, and black Sketchers shoes. Due…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement Missing PersonPapatoetoeNew Zealand PoliceUlitauKimpton RoadAucklandPublic Safety
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Body of Missing Swimmer Found at Lake Wainamu
The body of a missing swimmer has been found at Lake Wainamu, New Zealand Police have confirmed. The Police National Dive Squad was deployed to the lake near Bethells Beach as part of the search effort. An initial response, coordinated…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial IssuesAustralasia Lake WainamuBethells BeachNew Zealand PolicePolice National Dive SquadSARDrowningSearch and Rescue
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Crash Blocks Tairua Road, Hikuai – No Injuries Reported
Tairua Road is blocked between McBeth and Staircase Roads, near the bridge, following a single-vehicle crash. Police responded to the incident at approximately 2:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The road is expected to remain blocked for some…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Tairua RoadHikuaiWaikatoTraffic IncidentRoad ClosurePolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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Crash Blocks Northbound Lane on Waikato Expressway
A crash has blocked the northbound lane on State Highway 1, part of the Waikato Expressway, between the Gordonton Road on-ramp and the Tahuna Road off-ramp. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 3:15 pm, according to reports. Fortunately, no injuries have…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Waikato ExpresswayState Highway 1OhinewaiGordonton RoadTahuna RoadCrashTraffic DelayNew Zealand Police
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More Arrests in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
Police have made two further arrests in Operation Hawkin, the ongoing homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, which began on December 5. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, announced that four arrests have been made to date. Yesterday evening,…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinAucklandWaikatoTe AwamutuCrime/LegalNew Zealand Police
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Man Dies at Karioitahi Beach After Water Incident
A 26-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Karioitahi Beach on Monday night. Police were contacted at about 7.10pm after reports of two men struggling to return to shore. Surf Life Saving’s SAR team responded…
WorldDisastersSocial IssuesAustralasiaLaw Enforcement Karioitahi BeachdrowningaccidentCounties ManukauSurf Life SavingPolice Eagle helicopterNew Zealand Police
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Ōrewa Businesses Targeted: Headhunters Gang Members Arrested
A police operation targeting offences against businesses in Ōrewa has led to the arrest of five individuals associated with the Headhunters gang. The arrests, made following search warrants executed across west Auckland and the North Shore, relate to charges of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia ŌrewaHeadhuntersArsonCriminal DamageNorth ShoreWaitematāBurglaryNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Adrian Pani Following East Auckland Homicide
Police are seeking 36-year-old Adrian Pani in connection with a homicide that occurred in east Auckland on Monday night. Members of the public are advised not to approach him. The homicide investigation began after two men were attacked on the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Adrian PaniAucklandHomicideNew Zealand PoliceOperation GyleGlen InnesŌrakei
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Bus Assaults in East Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched following two assaults on a bus in east Auckland on Monday evening. One man has died, and another is seriously injured after being attacked on the number 76 bus travelling from Glen Innes towards…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues HomicideAucklandAssaultGlen InnesŌrakeiCrimeNew Zealand Police
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House Fire in Foxton Beach: Two People Unaccounted For
Emergency services are attending a house fire on Queen Street in Foxton Beach after reports were made just after 5am that a house was completely on fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause. Two people…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Foxton BeachHouse FireQueen StreetEmergency ServicesInvestigationNew Zealand PoliceManawatu