Tag: waikato
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River Road Section Closed for Vehicle Recovery
A section of River Road near Clarkin Road in Fairfield, Waikato, has been closed to allow Police to conduct a vehicle recovery. The closure is expected to remain in place until at least 6pm. Motorists are advised to use alternative…
Law EnforcementTransportation River RoadFairfieldWaikatoPoliceVehicle RecoveryRoad ClosureTraffic AlertNew Zealand Police
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Waikato Police Net Shoplifters with Dedicated Retail Crime Teams
A dedicated retail crime team established in the Waikato District is showing positive results in disrupting and targeting retail crime. Launched last month, the bespoke area-based Retail Crime Teams focus on retail-related offenses and target the district's most active offenders.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaikatoRetail CrimeShopliftingCambridgeHamiltonHuntlyNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Christmas Weather Forecast: Rain and Wind Expected
A "hairy" few days are expected in New Zealand leading up to Christmas, with a significant shift in weather patterns. According to MetService, a surge of wet and warm air from the Tasman Sea will bring rain to the South…
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Fatal Crash in Waipā Triggers Critical Incident Investigation
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Waipā last night. According to Acting Waikato District Commander Will Loughrin, the incident occurred after police observed a black BMW speeding on Arapuni Road around 8.40pm. Police activated their…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia WaipāWaikatoArapuni RoadFatal CrashCritical Incident InvestigationNew Zealand PoliceIndependent Police Conduct Authority
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Crash Blocks Tairua Road, Hikuai – No Injuries Reported
Tairua Road is blocked between McBeth and Staircase Roads, near the bridge, following a single-vehicle crash. Police responded to the incident at approximately 2:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The road is expected to remain blocked for some…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters Tairua RoadHikuaiWaikatoTraffic IncidentRoad ClosurePolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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More Arrests in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
Police have made two further arrests in Operation Hawkin, the ongoing homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, which began on December 5. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, announced that four arrests have been made to date. Yesterday evening,…
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Second Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A second arrest has been made in connection to the homicide investigation in Mt Wellington, following an alleged stabbing on Harris Road on December 5. The victim, who arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Avenue, later died at Auckland…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Mt WellingtonhomicideOperation HawkinHarris RoadAuckland City HospitalWaikatoCrime/Legal IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Information on Missing Man in Te Aroha
Police are seeking information regarding Louis Van Der Walt, 44, who has been missing since November 13. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke, Louis was last seen on the Te Aroha side of the mountain after separating from family…
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Police seek Robin Martin on dishonesty charges
Police are seeking Robin Dion Leslie Martin, 52, who has an arrest warrant for several dishonesty offences. He is known to frequent the Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions and is believed to be actively avoiding police. Police urge…
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Kauaeranga Road in Thames Closed Due to Police Investigation
Kauaeranga Road in Thames is currently closed near Te Ana Lane as police investigate an earlier incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The closure is expected to cause significant disruption, and drivers are urged to…
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Serious Crash Closes Manuka Street, Matamata
A serious crash in Matamata involving a car and a pedestrian has resulted in road closures and significant delays. Emergency services were called to Manuka Street at approximately 1.50pm following the incident. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisastersSocial Issues MatamataWaikatoManuka StreetSerious Crash UnitPedestrian AccidentTraffic IncidentEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police seek Kayci Tapine, 27, on arrest warrant
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 27-year-old Kayci Tapine, who has an active warrant for her arrest. Authorities believe someone may have information regarding her whereabouts. Tapine is known to have connections in the Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Kayci TapineNew Zealand PoliceBay of PlentyCounties ManukauWaikatoArrest WarrantCrime Stoppers
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Police Halt Crime Spree in Otaua, New Zealand
A crime wave that has gripped the small Waikato town of Otaua, New Zealand, has been solved after a series of burglaries and an arson. Two 15-year-old males are allegedly behind the offending at local facilities and homes in Otaua,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal OtauaWaikatoCounties Manukau South PoliceBurglaryArsonYouth AidNew Zealand Police
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Operation Triangle Nets 141 Infringements for Commercial Vehicles
Central North Island Police issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles during Operation Triangle, a targeted operation focusing on heavy vehicles and trailers. The operation ran from November 3 to November 6, 2025. The aim of Operation Triangle is to…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Operation TriangleCommercial Vehicle Safety TeamNew Zealand Transport Agencyvehicle inspectionroad safetyinfringementsWaikatoNew Zealand Police
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Operation Leaf Nets Drugs, Cash, and Firearms; Ten Arrested
Ten people have been arrested and multiple clan labs dismantled across the upper North Island following a series of coordinated search warrants targeting methamphetamine sales. Operation Leaf, which focused on methamphetamine supply in Waikato, concluded with ten search warrants executed…
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Police Seek Paul Rehua for Escaping Custody
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest after escaping custody. Rehua is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area but is known to frequent the greater Auckland…
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Bystander Rescued After Getting Into Trouble Watching Whiritoa Blowhole Rescue
A bystander watching a rescue operation at the Whiritoa blowhole found themself in need of rescue after being washed into the sea. The incident occurred this morning after two people got trapped by the incoming tide. Waikato Police are urging…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 25 in Whitianga
State Highway 25 in Whitianga is currently blocked at the intersection with Moewai Road due to a serious crash. Police were called to the scene shortly after 10 a.m. and have reported that two people sustained injuries, one serious and…
TransportationDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasia State Highway 25WhitiangaWaikatoTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureAccidentMoewai RoadNew Zealand Police
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Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City Reopens After Crash
Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City has reopened following a single-vehicle crash that occurred just after 4.30pm today. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road after receiving a report that a car had crashed into the hospital's fence. Police…
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Single-Vehicle Crash Blocks Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton
Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred near Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road, just after 4.30pm. The report indicated that a car had crashed into the…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Ōhaupō RoadHamilton CityWaikatoBraemar HospitalSingle-Vehicle CrashRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Aka Aka Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Aka Aka, Waikato, on October 5. He was Ryan George Terry-Daley, 31, of Waiuku, Auckland. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time,"…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Aka AkaWaikatofatal crashRyan George Terry-DaleyWaiukuAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Vehicle Stranded in Flood Waters Near Tokoroa
A vehicle became stuck in flood waters north of Tokoroa, on Old Taupō Road between Wiltsdown and Matanuku Roads. According to police, the vehicle's occupants are safely out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to the high flood…
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Police Warn Drivers After Series of Life-Changing Motorcycle Accidents in Waikato
Waikato Road Policing are urging drivers to be safe and drive to the conditions, following eight life-changing motorcycle crashes in the Waikato area this past month. The crashes have resulted in two fatalities, three people in critical condition, and three…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia WaikatoMotorcycle AccidentsRoad SafetyJohn McCarthyRide ForeverTraffic Accidents and SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Truck Trailer Rollover Closes Tahuna Road in Waiterimu
Tahuna Road in Waiterimu, Waikato, is currently blocked with diversions in place after a truck trailer rolled over overnight. The incident occurred around 10.20pm. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the trailer's cargo, an animal product, presents a potential health…
TransportationSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementMedia Tahuna RoadWaiterimuWaikatoTruck accidentRoad closureAnimal productNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Victoria Road in Tauwhare
Victoria Road in Tauwhare is currently closed following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of the crash, which occurred between Ringer Road and Tauwhare Road, at approximately 2:40pm. Initial reports indicate that the crash has…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Victoria RoadTauwhareWaikatoTwo-Vehicle CrashRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash in Flagstaff, Waikato
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Petersburg Drive and Karl Michael Crescent, Flagstaff. Police were called about 5.50pm. Initial indications suggest there have been serious injuries. Traffic management is in place,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway One Near Huntly
A serious crash on State Highway One near Huntly has led to the closure of the southbound lane and critical injuries to one person. The single-vehicle accident occurred near Ralph Road, prompting a response from emergency services around 11.50am today.…
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Great South Road in Ngāruawāhia Closed for Repairs
Great South Road near Starr Road in Ngāruawāhia is currently closed to traffic due to repairs on an electrical pole transformer. Police advise motorists to avoid the area. The closure is in place to ensure the safety of all road…
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Nerehana Wall
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's help in locating Nerehana Tetahi Wall, 35, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Wall is known to have connections in Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Waikato, and Wellington. Authorities believe someone…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Nerehana WallNew Zealand PoliceBay of PlentyAucklandWaikatoWellingtonCrime Stoppers
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Missing Phillips Children Found Safe in Waitomo After Nearly Four Years
After nearly four years, the missing children of Tom Phillips have been located safe in bush near Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers announced that specialist Police officers found the children, unharmed, approximately 2km from where Tom Phillips died after…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WaitomoTom PhillipsMissing ChildrenNew Zealand PoliceJill RogersRichard ChambersWaikato