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Fatal Crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier
A man died and four others were injured in a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier, last night. Police were alerted to a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm. One person had been ejected…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashState Highway 16Pt ChevalierTraffic accidentSerious Crash UnitDeathNZ Police
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Man Charged Following Indecent Exposure Near Green Bay High School
A 19-year-old man has been charged for allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road near Green Bay High School on May 27. The incident occurred in the afternoon. The man was arrested today after a search warrant…
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Fatal Crash in Karamu, Waipa Claims One Life
A man died in a single-vehicle crash at Karamu, Waipa. Emergency services responded to the incident on Waikoha Road around 7:40 a.m. The vehicle had left the road and rolled into a paddock. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the…
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Fatal Crash in Northland Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa, Northland. Emergency services responded to the incident around midnight. "Sadly, one person died at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this…
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Ten Arrested, Seven Injured at Anti-Social Road User Event in Levin and Palmerston North
Ten people were arrested following an anti-social road user event in Levin and Palmerston North, resulting in injuries to five members of the public and two police officers. Inspector Ash Gurney reported that around 1,000 people gathered in Levin, engaging…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation ArrestsLevinPalmerston NorthAnti-social behaviourRoad SafetyNew Zealand PoliceInspector Ash GurneyNZ Police
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Driver Arrested in Oamaru with Excess Breath Alcohol
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court after being arrested for driving with excess breath alcohol in Oamaru. At approximately 5.20pm, police were alerted to a vehicle driving dangerously on State Highway One. Police located the vehicle on…
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Fatal Crash in Templeton Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Templeton this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road at around 2.45pm following a crash involving a truck and two cars. Sadly, one person died at…
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West Coast Police Target Organised Crime with Search Warrants
West Coast Police executed 10 search warrants in Westport and Greymouth this week, targeting organised crime. The operation involved West Coast staff, the Te Waipounamu Gang Distribution Unit (GDU), and the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit (TDOCU). The warrants led…
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Police Presence Increased in Central Hawke’s Bay for King’s Birthday Weekend
Hawke’s Bay Police will maintain a visible presence in Central Hawke’s Bay over King’s Birthday Weekend due to a large gathering of gang members. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, stated that the gathering will occur at a marae…
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Serious Crash Closes Newtons Road, Templeton
A serious three-vehicle crash has closed Newtons Road in Templeton, Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road following the incident this afternoon. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The road is currently…
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Crash Causes Delays in Māngere East
A two-car crash in Māngere East is causing delays for motorists. The incident occurred at the intersection of Massey Road and Gray Avenue and was reported to police at approximately 10.54am. According to police, there have been no reports of…
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Hiker Injured in Tararua Ranges, Police Urge Winter Preparedness
Wairarapa Police are urging hikers to be well-prepared for all weather conditions as winter approaches, following an incident in the Tararua Ranges last week. A woman sustained a fractured ankle after a fall an hour from "the Pines". Fortunately, she…
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Driver Stopped for Cellphone Use Uncovers Cannabis and Cash
A routine traffic stop in Waiuku turned into a significant drug bust after an officer pulled over a 24-year-old man for using his cellphone while driving. The incident occurred on Kent Street, where the officer detected a strong smell of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaiukuCounties Manukau SouthPukekohe District CourtCannabisDrug BustKent StreetCrimeNZ Police
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Police Investigate Suspicious Waikaia Fire, Seek Information on Red BMW
Police are seeking information regarding a red BMW Z3 convertible seen leaving Waikaia at speed around the time of a suspicious house fire on Elswick Street on February 21, 2024. Emergency services were called to the scene just after midnight.…
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New Patrol and Detector Police Dogs Graduate
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers today congratulated five patrol dog handlers and one detector dog team at the Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham. The teams graduated in front of family, friends, work colleagues, and New Zealand Police executives. Chambers said…
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Missing Auckland Woman Located Safe in Grafton
A 60-year-old woman who went missing in central Auckland this morning has been found safe in the Grafton area. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal to locate her. Jarred Williamson from NZ Police released…
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Police Urge Road Safety for King’s Birthday Weekend
New Zealand Police are urging drivers to prioritize safety this King’s Birthday weekend, with increased patrols targeting risky behaviors. Acting Director of Road Policing, Inspector Peter McKennie, emphasized the tragic consequences of preventable crashes, stating, "There’s no excuse for anyone…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 60-year-old Linda Wolfgramm, reported missing in central Auckland. She was last seen at 6 a.m. today at an address on Anzac Avenue. Linda was wearing black Adidas track pants with a white stripe…
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Auckland Shoplifter Nabbed with $800 of Stolen Goods
A 17-year-old is facing charges after allegedly shoplifting nearly $1000 worth of groceries from a Manukau supermarket last Saturday. Police apprehended the suspect after he fled the scene in a vehicle. The arrest has led to charges for a series…
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NZ Police Accept Findings on Interviewing Methods
New Zealand Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report regarding the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method. Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that Police "acknowledge and fully accept the findings and recommendations" of…
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SH5 Tarawera Reopens After Car and Truck Crash
State Highway 5 in Tarawera reopened at 3:45pm after a car and truck collided around 8:50am, closing the road in both directions. The Police Media Centre reported the road is now clear. Further details and images are available on the…
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Man Arrested Following Papatoetoe Assault
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault in Papatoetoe on May 9. Police released CCTV images as part of their investigation, which focused on an incident that occurred on Sutton Crescent. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ArrestPapatoetoeAssaultŌtāhuhu Police StationCounties Manukau West CIBSutton CrescentManukau District CourtNZ Police
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NZ Police Use of Force Remains Low in 2024
New Zealand Police's 2024 Tactical Options Report reveals that the use of force remains low, despite increased public interactions. Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle stated, "It’s reassuring that even with an increase in our interactions with the public, we haven’t seen…
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Serious Crash Closes SH5 Near Tarawera
A serious crash between a car and a truck occurred on SH5 near Tarawera, Bay of Plenty, at approximately 8:50 am, prompting a response from police and emergency services. The road is currently closed in both directions. One person is…
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Name Released in Fatal Clutha Crash
Kenneth David Falconer, 71, from Tapanui, died in a crash on Station Road, Clutha, on May 23. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Police Seek Public Help After Violent Assault in Papatoetoe
Police have released CCTV footage and are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man involved in a violent assault in Papatoetoe on May 9. The incident occurred on Sutton Crescent around midnight, where an argument escalated between…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PapatoetoeassaultCCTV footageMiddlemore HospitalCrime StoppersSutton CrescentKolmar RoadNZ Police
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Cobham Drive Bridge Blocked by Three-Vehicle Crash
A three-vehicle crash has blocked the Cobham Drive bridge in Hamilton East. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 1:20 p.m. Police advise motorists to avoid the area due to expected delays. Further details and images are available on the NZ…
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Police to Address Media on Retail Crime Investigations
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will address the media in Newmarket this afternoon to discuss the Police's strategy for investigating retail crime. Media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by 3pm to receive further details and confirm attendance. The advisory…
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Teen Dies After Tackle Game Injury in Palmerston North
A 19-year-old man has died after suffering a critical head injury during a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon. The man was taken to hospital by his friends but passed away on Monday night. Manawatū Area…
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NZ Police Reaffirms Retail Crime as Top Priority
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has reaffirmed that tackling retail crime remains a top priority, clarifying that a recent internal memo had caused "confusion" and sent the wrong message. Chambers emphasized that the memo's references to thresholds for retail crime did…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersRachael BamberyTaurangaGisborneRetail CrimeNZ Police