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Lower Hutt Assault: Police Seek Information After Man Critically Injured
Police are investigating a serious assault in Lower Hutt after a 50-year-old man was found in critical condition at a Randwick Road residence around 8pm last night. The man's injuries were consistent with an assault. Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 Near Takapau
A serious two-vehicle crash near Takapau has closed State Highway 2 this morning. Police were alerted to the incident just before 7:30 a.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Diversions are in place via Fraser Road and Marahakeke Road. The Serious…
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NZ Firearms Registry Contributes to Public Safety, Review Finds
A review of New Zealand's Firearms Registry has found it contributes to public safety and should continue, according to the head of Te Tari Pūreke (Firearms Safety Authority). The Ministry of Justice review highlights the work being done to protect…
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Arrests and Vehicle Impounds Follow Gisborne Tangi
Gisborne Police have made arrests and impounded vehicles following a gang tangi attended by up to 400 gang members and associates. The operation involved local Police supported by staff from neighboring districts, including the Police Eagle helicopter. Tairāwhiti Area Commander…
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Search Paused for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
Police have suspended the search for a tramper missing in Milford Sound since last Sunday. Inspector Matt Scoles, Acting Southern District Commander, said the decision was difficult, especially for the tramper's family, with whom police remain in frequent contact. Over…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Parakao After Man Found Dead
Police in Northland have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 55-year-old man in Parakao on May 9. Ambulance staff discovered the man's body at a rural property off Mangakahia Road (State Highway 15) just before 4pm. A…
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Mongrel Mob Member Arrested After Funeral Home Arson
A patched Mongrel Mob member has been arrested in connection to an arson at a Māngere Bridge funeral home last month. The fire occurred at a Kirkbride Road funeral home around 11.50pm on April 27. The building sustained minor damage,…
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Further Arrests Made in Tay Street Burglaries and Robberies
Invercargill Police have made further arrests following burglaries and robberies on Tay Street early last Monday morning. A 15-year-old male was arrested last week and has appeared in the Invercargill Youth Court and has been remanded in custody. A 35-year-old…
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Name Released in Fatal New Plymouth Crash
Police have released the name of the victim who died in a New Plymouth crash on April 12 as 73-year-old Dennis Norman Berridge, of Westown. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," police said. Enquiries…
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Serious Crash in Levin Leaves One Critically Injured
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, just before 7:20 a.m. One person sustained critical injuries, and another is in moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the road is closed with diversions…
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Police Seek Information After Aggravated Robbery in Marton
Police are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated robbery in Marton. On Saturday, May 10, at approximately 10 p.m., an individual entered a commercial property on Broadway and allegedly threatened an employee with a weapon before stealing cash. The…
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Police Investigate Serious Incident in Napier, Cordons in Place
Police have cordoned off several intersections in Onekawa, Napier, following a serious incident on Alexander Avenue. Authorities responded to the scene around 3:10 a.m. today. The cordons are located at the intersections of Hitchings Avenue and Alexander Avenue, Dinwiddie Avenue…
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Sumner: Jens Lauritz Christensen Dies in Crash
Jens Lauritz Christensen, 76, of Sumner, died in a crash on Lake Sumner Road on April 27, New Zealand Police have reported. Police offer condolences to those close to him. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Name Released in Fatal Mamaku Crash
Police have named Paul John Coleman, 52, of Melville, as the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku, on April 22. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. Police extend their thoughts to those…
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Man Charged with Shoplifting and Burglary in Hamilton
A 42-year-old man has been charged with multiple shoplifting and burglary offences in Hamilton. He faces 10 shoplifting charges and six burglary charges related to incidents over the past six months. The total value of the stolen property is estimated…
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Tasman Police Disrupt Methamphetamine Operation, Arrest Four
Four individuals have been apprehended, and both drugs and a firearm have been seized, following a disruption of a methamphetamine supply operation in the Tasman District. The operation was conducted by the Tasman District Police and the District Organised Crime…
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Search Resumes for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
The search for a missing tramper in the Milford Sound area is set to resume today, after weather conditions prevented search teams from deploying yesterday. Police have spent the intervening time planning today's search efforts and "are maintaining a positive…
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SH29 Kaimai Crash Cleared
State Highway 29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park is now clear after an earlier crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience following the incident. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app or website.
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Serious Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle crash on SH29 in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:40 a.m. Initial reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries, while several others have moderate or…
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Name Released in Hastings Fatal Crash
Grant Ross Arthur Neville Tyler, 37, from Akina, Hastings, died in a crash on Tomoana Road on April 26, New Zealand Police have confirmed. Police have released his name and are investigating the cause of the crash. "Our thoughts are…
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Name Released in Awakino Fatal Crash
Police have named Stan Tangaroa-Green, 31, of Te Awamutu, as the victim of the fatal crash in Awakino on April 30. "Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time," police said. Enquiries into the circumstances of the…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Hei Hei Crash
Police are appealing for information regarding a crash in Hei Hei last month where a pedestrian sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred around 4:15pm on Friday, April 12, at the corner of Buchanans Road and Carmen Road. The injuries are…
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Traffic Delays in Glen Innes Due to Building Fire
Auckland motorists are facing delays in Glen Innes following a building fire on Mayfair Place around 7 a.m. today. Mayfair Place is currently cordoned off as emergency services respond to the incident. According to NZ Police's Nicole Bremner, Taniwha Street…
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Name Released in Central Otago Fatal Crash
William Booth, 33, from Nevis, died in a single-vehicle crash on Bannockburn Road on February 17, New Zealand Police have announced. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. Police extend sympathies to Booth's family and friends. The original release can be…
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Name Released in Coastlands Fatal Crash
Paul Jukka Makela, 56, of Kawerau, died in a crash on SH30, Coastlands, on January 23rd. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The New…
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Search for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound Continues
The search for a missing tramper in Milford Sound continues today, despite challenging weather conditions. Helicopters are grounded, but ground teams are pressing on from first light. Authorities are aware of the difficult terrain and weather warnings that could impede…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Milford Sound for a solo tramper missing since Sunday. The man planned a day trip to climb Mitre Peak but failed to return, prompting an immediate response shortly before midnight on…
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New Zealand Firearms Registry Logs 400,000th Firearm
New Zealand's Firearms Registry has recorded its 400,000th firearm linked to a licence holder. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority reported over 1,000 guns were added to the Registry on May 1. Currently, 36 percent of licensed gun owners,…
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NZ Police Seize $9M Worth of Cocaine, Arrest Four
A joint operation between Canterbury Police, New Zealand Customs, and the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) has led to the seizure of over 25kg of cocaine and the arrest of four men across New Zealand. The operation, which followed information…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Manurewa
A homicide investigation has been launched in Manurewa following the death of a man this morning. Police were called to a Mahia Road property just before 10am after a report of a seriously injured person. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties…
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