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Missing Woman Located Safe in Three Kings Area
A 33-year-old woman, previously reported missing from the Three Kings area, has been found safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in providing information that aided in locating…
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Luxury Shopping Spree Foiled as Alleged Text Scammer Faces Fraud Charges
A woman is in custody awaiting a court appearance on fraud charges after allegedly attempting to use a text scam to purchase luxury goods. Auckland City CIB is investigating the 25-year-old Chinese national after high-end retailers in Newmarket became suspicious…
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Cyclist Injured on Tamaki Drive, Auckland, Causing Delays
A cyclist has been injured in an incident on Tamaki Drive, Auckland City, causing traffic delays. The incident, reported just after 3pm, has blocked traffic heading away from the city towards Ngapipi Road. Emergency services are currently at the scene.…
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Aotea Square Reopens After Bag Investigation
Aotea Square has reopened after police investigated an unattended bag this morning. Cordons were removed after the Police Specialist Search Group examined the bag and found no cause for concern. "People are free to go about their business," police said,…
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Serious Crash Closes Lane on Southern Motorway
Emergency services are attending a serious single-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway near the Te Irirangi on-ramp. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.50am. One person is in critical condition. The left northbound lane is blocked. Motorists are advised…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Onehunga Bus Crash
A pedestrian is in critical condition following a serious crash involving a bus in Onehunga, Auckland. Police were alerted to the incident on Church Street at 11:20 am today. The injured pedestrian has been transported to a hospital for urgent…
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NZ Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man in Mount Roskill
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries into concerning behaviour outside a school on Frost Road, Mount Roskill, on Thursday 22 May at about 9.10am. They have released images of…
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Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Man After Avondale Church Fire
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man in connection with a fire that occurred at St Mary’s Church in Avondale on Monday, July 14. The fire broke out on Great North Road at approximately 4:20 a.m. Police believe…
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Traffic Delays in Parnell Due to Building Fire
Auckland motorists should expect delays in Parnell following a building fire on Parnell Road. Emergency services responded to the incident around 6:45 a.m. today. Parnell Road is currently cordoned off between Garfield Street and St. Stephens Avenue in both directions.…
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Three-Car Crash Causes Traffic Delays in Mt Roskill, Auckland
Auckland's Mt Roskill is experiencing significant traffic disruptions following a three-car collision on Hillsborough Road. The incident, which occurred around 5 p.m., has prompted the closure of Hillsborough Road between James Tyler Crescent and Dominion Road. Emergency services are at…
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Otara Road in Opotiki Closed Following Serious Crash
Otara Road in Opotiki is closed due to a serious single-vehicle crash reported at approximately 7:50 a.m. Emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. The Police Media Centre will provide updates as they become…
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Traffic Delays Southbound on SH1 at Tristram Ave Due to Collision
A three-vehicle collision on State Highway 1 at Tristram Ave is causing delays for southbound traffic. According to NZ Police, a car towing a caravan is blocking one of two access lanes onto the motorway. Emergency services are at the…
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Four-Car Crash Causes Delays on SH18 Near Greenhithe
A four-car crash on the Upper Harbour Highway (SH18) near Greenhithe is causing significant delays for westbound motorists. The incident occurred just after the Tauhinu Road on-ramp. Police have reported that there are no serious injuries. However, the accident has…
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Woburn Road in Lower Hutt Reopens After Crash
Woburn Road in Lower Hutt has reopened after an earlier crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the road closure. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app or website.
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Traffic Delays Expected Citybound From Greenlane After Vehicle Breakdown
A vehicle breakdown is causing delays for citybound motorists in Greenlane this morning. The incident, which occurred between Greenlane and Market Roads, was reported to Police at approximately 6:30 am. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays or find alternative routes…
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Man Arrested After Shotgun, Cannabis Found During Traffic Stop
Auckland police arrested a 34-year-old man after discovering an unloaded military-style shotgun and cannabis in his vehicle during a traffic stop early this morning. At approximately 3:20 a.m., officers patrolling near Penrose Road stopped the vehicle and detected a strong…
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Wellington Police Warn of Card Skimming Surge
Wellington Police are alerting the public to a surge in card skimming incidents, which have cost victims thousands of dollars. Acting Inspector Tim McIntosh, Wellington District Operations Manager, reports about 12 cases in the last week, with individual losses exceeding…
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Teenager Charged After Damaging Kumeū Rugby Club Fields
A 19-year-old Hobsonville man is facing charges after allegedly tearing up the Kumeū Rugby Club fields early Saturday morning. Kumeū Police were alerted after locals discovered the damage. Sergeant Graham Bennett said the incident caused a "furore" in the community,…
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Sudden Death Follows Car Fire in Muriwai
Police reported a sudden death in Muriwai this morning after a car fire on Jack Butt Lane. A body was found at the scene. According to police, inquiries are being made on behalf of the Coroner. Jarred Williamson from NZ…
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Police Investigate Car Fire and Sudden Death in Muriwai
Police are investigating a car fire in Muriwai where a body was found. Fire and Emergency alerted police to the fire on Jack Butt Lane at 8.34am today. The fire has been extinguished, and a person’s body was found near…
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State Highway 1 Reopens After Vehicle Fire
State Highway 1, Clarence, has reopened after a vehicle fire, according to police. Motorists should still expect delays as traffic clears in the area. The incident was reported by the Police Media Centre. Further details and images are available on…
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Serious Crash in Hamilton East Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured
A serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian occurred near Clyde and Fox Streets, Hamilton East. Police were called to the scene around 7.12pm. The pedestrian has sustained critical injuries, according to initial reports. The road is currently closed,…
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Crash Closes Taneatua Road in Whakatane
A single-vehicle crash has closed Taneatua Road near White Pine Bush Road in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 2:20 p.m. today. One person has sustained critical injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists…
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Greymouth Police Officer Receives King’s Birthday Honour
Senior Constable Terri Middleton has been awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to New Zealand Police and the community. Middleton, a School Community Officer in Greymouth, has served 34 years in the police…
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Serious Crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Hukanui Road. The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm. The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries. Traffic management is in…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Harihari Highway Crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) near the Waitaha River Bridge. Police were alerted to the incident at Kakapotahi at 5.15pm. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The road is expected to…
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Fatality Following Tarawera Crash on SH 5
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera, that occurred on May 28. Critically injured in the crash, the person was airlifted to hospital. They passed away in hospital on May 31. Police have extended their…
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Fatality Following Port Waikato Crash
A woman has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road on Friday, May 30th. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:10 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had rolled over. Three occupants were…
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New Zealand Police Recall Premature King's Birthday Honours Release
An earlier press release regarding King's Birthday Honours was issued in error, according to the New Zealand Police. The release was sent out before the embargo lift time. The New Zealand Police have apologised for the error and are asking…
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Greymouth Police Officer Receives King’s Birthday Honour
Senior Constable Terri Middleton from Greymouth has been awarded a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her services to the New Zealand Police and her community. Commissioner Richard Chambers congratulated Terri Middleton on the award, recognising…
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