Tag: northland
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Man Charged in Connection with $250,000 Damage at Kaikohe Gliding Club
A Northland man has been charged in connection with over $250,000 worth of damage to aircraft and equipment following a burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club. The incident, reported on March 27, involved significant damage and theft at the Kaikohe…
Law Enforcement Kaikohe Gliding ClubBurglaryTheftAircraft DamageRural CrimePolice InvestigationNorthlandNew Zealand Police
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Red Weather Warning Issued for Northland as Severe Rain and Wind Batter New Zealand
New Zealand is experiencing severe weather conditions, with a Red Heavy Rain Warning in effect for eastern Northland until Friday morning. Over 200mm of rain has already fallen in parts of the region in the last 24 hours, leading to…
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Severe Weather with Red Warnings in Place
New Zealand is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to affect the country. A Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in effect for eastern Northland until the early hours of Friday morning, March 27, 2026.…
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MetService Issues Red Rain Warning for Northland Amidst Approaching Subtropical Low
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain in eastern Northland, covering the area from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, effective from 4pm Wednesday, March 25, to 4am Friday, March 27. This warning signifies the potential for extreme weather events…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Northern North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for several northern areas of the North Island, anticipating heavy rain, localised downpours, and potential thunderstorms from Monday evening through Tuesday. Northland can expect 90 to 110 mm of rain, with accumulations…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northland
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for eastern and central Northland, effective from 6:00am to 12:00pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A strong and humid southeast flow is expected to bring significant rainfall to the upper North Island. Residents…
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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga, has resumed this morning. Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday, following reports that a man had been swept off the rocks while fishing…
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Search Scaled Back for Missing Fisherman Off Pataua South Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South will be scaled back as the operation moves into a new phase, four days after the alarm was raised. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasiaSocial Issues Pataua SouthNorthlandSearch and RescueCoastguardMissing PersonFishermanNew Zealand Police
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Woman Charged with Murder in Kaitaia
A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia yesterday. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address at about 12.35pm following a report of assault. Upon arrival, a man was located…
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Search to Resume for Missing Man off Northland Coast
The search will resume tomorrow for a man missing off the coast of Pataua South. The man was one of two people onboard a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the boat was located with…
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Body Recovered After Boating Incident in Pataua South
A body has been found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing last night with two people onboard. Family members reported the 17-foot vessel overdue around 9pm, after it failed to return to Pataua South…
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Operation Leaf Nets Drugs, Cash, and Firearms; Ten Arrested
Ten people have been arrested and multiple clan labs dismantled across the upper North Island following a series of coordinated search warrants targeting methamphetamine sales. Operation Leaf, which focused on methamphetamine supply in Waikato, concluded with ten search warrants executed…
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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…
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: Settled Weather Expected After Halloween Showers
New Zealand will experience a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, with a settled change expected for the weekend. Today, Thursday, showers and rain will persist in Northland and the western South Island, with rain extending to…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Two Dead After Crash in Brynderwyn, Northland
Two people died following a crash early this morning on State Highway 1, Brynderwyn, Northland. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3 a.m. after reports of a collision between a truck and a car. The two occupants of…
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Vehicle Fire Closes Whangārei Heads Road
Emergency services are attending a single vehicle crash on Whangārei Heads Road, Tamaterau, Northland. According to reports, the vehicle is on fire down a steep bank. Road diversions are currently in place on Mackesy Road and Owhiwa Roads. Police advise…
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Mountain Biker Rescued from Northland Bush After Hypothermia
A mountain biker was rescued from Northland bush after an extreme training session went awry, leading to hypothermia. The biker, who set out from Kerikeri on Saturday, aimed to push his limits on Department of Conservation tracks in the Waimamaku…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Northland
The Law Enforcement Torch Run event will be held in Northland this weekend, offering a chance to photograph participants and interview local Special Olympics athletes. The first Law Enforcement Torch Run will happen on Saturday 4 October 2025 in Whangārei,…
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CCTV Leads to Arrest in Dargaville Clothing Theft
A 34-year-old man will appear in Whangārei District Court this week on two charges of shoplifting, after allegedly stealing $600 worth of clothing from a Dargaville store. Police were alerted to the theft at a Victoria Street store around 10.06am…
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Charges Laid After Oakleigh Crash on State Highway 1
A 35-year-old man has been charged following a crash on State Highway 1, Oakleigh, on September 27th. Senior Sergeant Steph Hudson, Northland Road Policing Team Leader, confirmed that the charges relate to a collision involving two vehicles, one towing a…
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Stolen Vehicle Leads to Firearm Discovery in Whangārei
A stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. On Tuesday afternoon, police spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says that when officers signalled for the vehicle…
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Police Seek Junior Nelson on Burglary, Retail Offending Charges
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Junior Israel Nelson, 53, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Nelson is wanted in connection to burglary and retail offending and is believed to be in the wider Auckland or…
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Auckland to Host New Police Recruit Wing in February
A new recruit wing is set to begin at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on February 9, according to Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers. This marks the second group of recruits to utilize the facilities leased from…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Man
Whangārei Police are asking for the public's help in locating 34-year-old Zealand Watene, who has been missing for nearly three weeks. He was last seen around August 13, 2025. Zealand was reported missing from his Kensington home on Monday. Senior…
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Name Released in Ngararatunua Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland, on August 22. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36, of Whangārei. Police offer their thoughts to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Westerly Flow and Gale Risk
New Zealand can expect a disturbed westerly flow, bringing a minimal risk of severe weather this weekend. According to the MetService, snow showers may affect higher roads in the South Island. Looking ahead to Sunday, a strong southwesterly flow is…
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Northland Police Crackdown: 37,000 Breath Tests Conducted
Northland Police have conducted 37,000 breath tests in the region over the past two months, addressing what they describe as a "reckless culture" of driving after drinking. Inspector John Fagan, Northland’s Road Policing Manager, highlighted the collective effort of police…
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