Tag: nz_police
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Mental Health Response Programme Phase Two Rollout Extended
A second group of districts are set to implement Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme from May 19, following endorsement from the multi-agency Mental Health Response Change Programme Governance Group. Police and Health NZ have jointly…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Mental HealthNew Zealand PoliceHealth NZMental Health Response Change ProgrammeMike JohnsonKarla BergquistAucklandNZ Police
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Arson Suspected in Pakuranga McDonald's Fire
Police are investigating a fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga, after emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Road just before 3pm on May 5th. The restaurant sustained significant fire damage. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PakurangaMcDonaldsfirearsonCounties Manukau CIBCrime StoppersNZ Police
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Pakuranga Road Reopens After Building Fire
Pakuranga Road has reopened after a building fire, NZ Police have said. The road was closed in both directions while the blaze was brought under control. Investigations into the cause of the fire at the McDonalds are underway. Police have…
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Fire Closes Pakuranga Road
A fire at a McDonald’s restaurant on Pakuranga Road prompted a response from emergency services at approximately 3 p.m. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries thus far. As a precaution, nearby buildings are being evacuated. The Police have closed…
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Building Fire Closes Pakowhai Road in Hastings
A building fire on Pakowhai Road, Frimley, Hastings, reported around 9:30 this morning, has prompted road closures. Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand at the scene. The road is currently closed between Duke Street and Frederick Street. Authorities…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Bluff Highway, Greenhills
Emergency services are responding to a crash involving at least four vehicles on Bluff Highway (SH1) between Awarua Siding Road and Stanley Township Road in Greenhills, Southland. The incident, reported at approximately 8.10am, has resulted in one vehicle blocking both…
WorldTransportationDisasters CrashBluff HighwayGreenhillsSouthlandTraffic IncidentNew Zealand PoliceSH1NZ Police
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Jordyn Joy Pillay Wins 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards
Jordyn Joy Pillay, from Ormiston Senior College in Auckland, has won the 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards. The awards took place at Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, Manukau Institute of Technology Ōtara Campus. Pillay's speech emphasized that "diversity must be more…
Social IssuesEducationPolitics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Race Unity Speech AwardsJordyn Joy PillayOrmiston Senior CollegeRichard ChambersJill RogersRakesh NaidooNew Zealand Bahá’í CommunityNZ Police
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Fatal Workplace Incident in Te Anau
One person has died following a workplace incident on Manapouri Te Anau Highway this afternoon. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sadly, the individual was pronounced dead at the location. The incident will be referred to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegalEmployment and Labor WorkSafeTe AnauManapouri Te Anau HighwayCoronerAccidentDeathNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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Trio Arrested After Titirangi Dairy Robbery
Three individuals were apprehended in Takanini following an aggravated robbery at a dairy on Titirangi Road in Titirangi. The incident occurred just after 8.30pm when the offenders entered the store and attempted to steal items, including the till. They only…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues aggravated robberyTitirangiTakaniniWaitematā CIBMegan GoldieNew Zealand PolicecrimeNZ Police
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Man Wanted for Fraud Offences Located
A 38-year-old man, wanted on a warrant for fraud offences, has been located, according to the New Zealand Police. Police have thanked the public for providing information that led to locating the man. The New Zealand Police have released this…
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Truck Accident Causes Delays on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland motorists are experiencing delays on the northbound lanes from the Harbour Bridge at Northcote after a truck accident at 9:20 am. According to police, the truck swerved across multiple lanes before hitting the median barrier. The driver received on-site…
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Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery and Firearms Incident in Northland
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery in Kawakawa after two men, allegedly carrying firearms, arrived at a property on State Highway 1 on Thursday night. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston of Northland CIB, said the men demanded a vehicle, but the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues KawakawaNorthlandAggravated RobberyFirearms IncidentKaikoheState Highway 1Armed Offenders SquadNZ Police
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Body Discovered in Burnt-Out Vehicle in Woodridge; Police Investigate
Police are investigating after a body was found in a burnt-out vehicle in Woodridge overnight. Authorities were alerted to the vehicle fire on Ladbrooke Drive around 11:40 pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson stated that emergency services discovered the body…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia WoodridgeLadbrooke DriveSteve WilliamsonNew Zealand PoliceDeath InvestigationEmergency ServicesAccidents and DisastersNZ Police
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Pacific Enforcement Agencies Welcome New Detector Dog Teams
Nine new Detector Dog Handlers and their dogs from across the Pacific and New Zealand graduated at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham. Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged the teams, who were joined by whānau and friends, executives from New Zealand…
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Tree Falls on Ute, Causing Traffic Delays in Favona
A tree falling onto a ute on James Fletcher Drive, Favona, caused traffic delays this afternoon. The westbound lane towards Mangere was initially blocked around 3:15 pm. According to police, the driver exited the vehicle without assistance, and no injuries…
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Police Seek Amiria Wall for Fraud in Auckland Region
Police are seeking Amiria Wall, 43, who has an arrest warrant for fraud offenses. She is believed to be in the Auckland region. Police are asking anyone who has seen Wall or has information that may help locate her to…
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Senior Mongrel Mob Member Arrested on Drug Charges in Wairoa
A senior Mongrel Mob member is facing drug charges after two search warrants were executed in the Wairoa area on Wednesday, April 30. The 37-year-old man was charged with possession of a class C controlled drug for supply and appeared…
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SH2 North of Napier Closed Overnight for Crash Recovery
State Highway 2 north of Napier, between Whirinaki and Tutira, will be closed from 11pm tonight until 3am tomorrow. This closure is to allow for the recovery of a truck and trailer unit that crashed near Tangoio this morning. Police…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 3 at Awakino
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Awakino, Waitomo District, at approximately 9:50 a.m., according to the Police Media Centre. The incident has led to the closure of State Highway 3 at Awakino. Further details…
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Search Continues for Missing Man in Whangamatā Harbour
Police are continuing the search for 44-year-old Jarrod Kingi, focusing on the Whangamatā Harbour area. Kingi was last seen on Friday, April 25, around 11.15pm after leaving a Tobie Place address in Whangamatā. Yesterday, a search was conducted with the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Jarrod KingiWhangamatāmissing personsearch operationWhangamatā HarbourNew Zealand PoliceSurf Life SavingNZ Police
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Two Charged with Arson Following Frankton Workshop Fire
Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a workshop fire in Frankton last month. Police were alerted to the blaze on Ellis Street at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. Following an investigation, a 46-year-old…
Law EnforcementLegal ArsonFranktonHamilton District CourtEllis StreetNew Zealand PoliceMatt LeeArrestNZ Police
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West Coast Drug Supplier Sentenced to Home Detention
A 22-year-old, Leo Smith, has been sentenced to 10 months home detention in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday, April 29, for supplying class B drugs on the West Coast. The sentencing is the result of Operation Barber, which began…
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Police Complete Exercise at Mānawa Bay, Auckland Airport
Police have completed their planned training exercise at Mānawa Bay, Auckland Airport. The exercise involved partner agencies. Jarred Williamson of NZ Police acknowledged their support. The public can find more information on the NZ Police app.
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Fatal Crash Closes Horotiu Road
One person died in a single-vehicle crash south of Te Kowhai around 4:40 p.m., according to police. The driver died at the scene of the crash on Horotiu Road, which remains closed. The New Zealand Police app and website have…
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Unexplained Death in Feilding
Police responded to a report of a deceased individual at a Campbell Street address in Feilding at approximately 12:50 pm today. The death is currently being treated as unexplained. A scene guard will be present overnight, and a thorough examination…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia FeildingCampbell StreetNew Zealand PoliceDeath InvestigationScene ExaminationUnexplained DeathPublic SafetyNZ Police
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Police Exercise Underway at Mānawa Bay
A planned police training exercise is underway at Mānawa Bay, near Auckland Airport. The public may see tactical police staff and other emergency services outside the centre, but authorities say there is no cause for alarm. The exercise is taking…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasiaMilitary Mānawa BayAuckland AirportNZ PoliceJarred WilliamsonNew Zealand PoliceEmergency ServicesTraining exercise
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Police Training Exercise Planned at Mānawa Bay Tonight
Police have announced a planned training exercise at Mānawa Bay tonight, assuring the public there is no cause for alarm. The exercise, supported by emergency services, Auckland Airport, and Mānawa Bay, will occur outside of the centre’s operating hours. Volunteers…
Law Enforcement Mānawa BayAuckland AirportNZ PoliceJarred WilliamsonEmergency ServicesTraining ExercisePublic Safety
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Takanini Community Patrol Launches to Enhance Local Safety
The Takanini Community Patrol has launched, marking the culmination of an 18-month collaboration between Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ), NZ Police, and the Supreme Sikh Society. The initiative aims to prevent crime and enhance safety in the local area,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesPolitics and GovernmentAustralasia TakaniniCommunity Patrols of New ZealandNZ PoliceSupreme Sikh SocietyCounties ManukauChris LawtonShanan Gray