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Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 12, Matakohe
Delays are expected on State Highway 12, west of Gallid Road, Matakohe, following a crash reported around 1.15pm. Emergency services are at the scene where a car has left the road and landed in a ditch. Police have implemented traffic…
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Firearm Recovered, Two Arrested in Manurewa Incident
Two people have been arrested in Manurewa following reports of a man trying to gain entry to a property while in possession of a firearm. Police were called to the Great South Road property at approximately 3.40pm on Tuesday. According…
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Truck Breakdown Causes Delays on Rakaia River Bridge
A truck breakdown on the Rakaia River Bridge in Canterbury is causing delays for motorists. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 5:55 a.m. The truck is blocking the southbound lane. Drivers are urged to exercise caution as traffic…
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Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Donald James Sarratt, 35, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for facilitating a website hosting computer-generated child sexual abuse material. The sentencing occurred in the Wellington District Court. Sarratt was found guilty of possessing and knowingly making objectionable…
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Youth Offenders Apprehended After Sylvia Park Burglary
A group of young offenders' plans were foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre. Mall security reported the burglary at 8.15pm. According to Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, the offenders broke into a mobile…
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Gang Member Arrested in Paihia After Being Spotted on Camera
A sharp-eyed camera operator in Paihia alerted police to a man carrying a firearm, leading to his arrest. Police were notified around 2 a.m. after CCTV footage showed a male pulling what appeared to be a firearm from his pants,…
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Manslaughter Charge Laid in Papatoetoe Death
A 34-year-old man initially charged with assault has now been charged with manslaughter following the death of 61-year-old Peter Te Kira. Te Kira was found with injuries at a Papatoetoe bus stop on Great South Road on April 27. He…
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Wellington Man Arrested in FBI Crypto Theft Investigation
A Wellington man was arrested on Friday as part of an FBI investigation, leading to the restraint of over $650,000 in assets. The man appeared in the Auckland District Court, accused of involvement in an organised criminal group that stole…
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Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses After Woman Dies in Traffic Incident
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City. The woman died on Thursday 15 May after a vehicle struck a traffic light pole on the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive, where…
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Teens Rescued After River Mishap in Tararua Forest Park
Two 15-year-old boys were rescued after one was swept down the Ngatiawa River in Tararua Forest Park. The teens were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when they attempted to cross the rising river. Constable Alex McCormack reported…
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Arrest Made in Masterton Arson Investigation
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Masterton in connection with seven suspicious fires that occurred on February 22, targeting six churches and a local business. The Wairarapa Police executed a search warrant at a Masterton address, leading to the…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Waipawa
A single-vehicle crash in Waipawa on Racecourse Road resulted in one fatality early this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident around 4.05am. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the scene, and investigations remain ongoing. Police Media…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Wairoa Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Kopu Road, Wairoa. Emergency services responded to the incident around 1:05 a.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the crash…
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Napier Police Seek Information in Homicide Case
Police have launched a dedicated phone line, 0800 852 525, for information regarding the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was found critically injured in Napier early Sunday morning and died at the scene. Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager…
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New Zealand Police Launch Review of Technology Use
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has initiated an independent review into the use of police technology, effective May 12, to prevent misuse of equipment for non-work-related purposes. The review aims to ensure strong controls are in place to detect and prevent…
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Crash Closes Lanes on Christchurch Southern Motorway
A serious crash has closed the southern/western lanes of the Christchurch Southern Motorway (State Highway 76) at Wigram. The incident occurred near the Awatea Road bridge, between Curletts Road and Halswell Junction Road, around 6pm. Northern/eastern lanes are heavily congested.…
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Gang Members Arrested in Glen Eden After Police Find Stolen Vehicle
Two gang members were arrested in Glen Eden after police spotted them in a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. on Woodbank Drive when officers identified the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Avondale last month. Senior…
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Levin Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Joshua Eric Wilson
Police have identified Joshua Eric Wilson, 33, of Levin, as the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday, May 12. Police have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash Near Pahiatua
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua yesterday afternoon. The collision, involving a flatbed truck carrying containers and a grey Mini hatchback, occurred around 3pm near the intersection with Avery Road. The…
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Kopu Road Reopens After Medical Event
Kopu Road, between Kopu and Thames, has reopened after being closed earlier today due to a person found with serious injuries. Police have determined the incident was due to a medical event. The injured person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru
A truck driver has died after a crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru. Police were notified just after 7am that a truck had collided with a parked car near the intersection with Sholson Street. The truck driver was unresponsive when…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2, Pahiatua
State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua is closed due to a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred around 3pm. Traffic is being diverted at Bridge Road to the south and Mangahao Road to the north. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
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Nayland Road Reopens, Lockdowns Lifted After Incident
Nayland Road has reopened after an earlier incident, and cordons and lockdowns at nearby schools were lifted around 3:20 pm. Police have stated that there is not believed to be any threat to the public. According to the Police Media…
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Nayland Road, Nelson Closed Due to Police Incident
Nayland Road in Nelson is currently closed due to a police incident. Cordons are in place at Songer Street and Whakatu Drive. As a precaution, nearby schools have been placed into lockdown. According to the Police Media Centre, there is…
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Truck Breakdown Causes Delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete
A truck breakdown on State Highway 2, Aongatete, is causing significant traffic delays. Police received reports around 8:15 am of the incident, which occurred in the northbound lane, approximately 500m north of Wright Road. No injuries have been reported. Motorists…
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Police Commissioner Addresses Jevon McSkimming's Resignation
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has acknowledged the resignation of Jevon McSkimming, stating that while it "raises questions," he cannot comment further due to the ongoing criminal investigation. Chambers emphasized his commitment to maintaining public trust and confidence in the police.…
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Crash on Whangamoa Road Causes Delays
A single-vehicle crash on Whangamoa Road/State Highway 6 in Tasman is causing delays. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:20 p.m. The driver is believed to have sustained serious injuries. Motorists should anticipate delays in the area. Further…
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Fatal Crash Near Takapau Claims One Life
A person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred just before 7:30 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit investigated,…
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Parakao Homicide Investigation: Victim Named as Geoffrey Wayne Ware
Police are continuing a homicide investigation into the death of 55-year-old Geoffrey Wayne Ware, who was found on a rural property in Parakao on May 9. Ware lived at the Mangakahia Road address. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, from Whangarei…
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Killer Beez Gang Member Arrested for Tobacco Theft in Clover Park
A patched Killer Beez gang member has been arrested for allegedly stealing tobacco pouches from stores in Clover Park. Police began investigating after retailers on Dawson Road raised concerns about thefts. Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager,…
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