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Two Men Charged After Construction Site Burglary in Hobsonville
Two men have been charged following a burglary at a construction site in Hobsonville early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when two individuals allegedly entered a work site on Hobsonville Road, using a vehicle to drive through…
Law Enforcement BurglaryHobsonvillePoliceArrestToolsWaitematāCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Nelson Road in Taupaki
Nelson Road, east of Taupaki, is currently closed following a serious single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5:20 PM. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident, which has resulted in serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
Law EnforcementDisasters TaupakiNelson RoadSerious CrashEmergency ServicesRoad ClosureWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 in Kaiwaka
A serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka has prompted a road closure between Greenway and Mountain Roads. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:20 am. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement KaiwakaWaitematāSH1New Zealand PoliceTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureAccident
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Security Guard Helps Nab Burglars in New Lynn
A security guard's vigilance led to the arrest of two burglars in New Lynn. At approximately 12.40am, police were alerted to a possible burglary at a commercial premise on Portage Road after receiving a report from a security guard. Acting…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Lynnburglaryarrestsecurity guardWaitematāNick SalterPortage RoadNew Zealand Police
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Ōrewa Businesses Targeted: Headhunters Gang Members Arrested
A police operation targeting offences against businesses in Ōrewa has led to the arrest of five individuals associated with the Headhunters gang. The arrests, made following search warrants executed across west Auckland and the North Shore, relate to charges of…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia ŌrewaHeadhuntersArsonCriminal DamageNorth ShoreWaitematāBurglaryNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Apprehend Alleged Youth Robbers
Auckland police have apprehended four alleged youth offenders following a series of aggravated robberies in the Waitematā area. The arrests occurred on Tuesday after two investigation teams were assigned to investigate multiple reports. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting stated that…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandWaitematāYouth CrimeAggravated RobberyArrestNew Zealand Police
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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…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul Kyle Peekay RehuaWaitematāAucklandWaikatoCrime Stoppersescaped custodyarrest warrantNew Zealand Police
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Bus Fire Closes Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road
A bus fire has led to the closure of the area around Constellation Busway Station and Sunset Road. The incident occurred just after 1pm when police received reports that a bus had collided with the edge of an overpass. The…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Bus FireConstellation Busway StationSunset RoadWaitematāOverpass CollisionEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Waitematā Police Warn Businesses of Fraudulent Activity
Waitematā Police are urging businesses to exercise vigilance following a recent increase in attempted fraudulent activities. Detective Sergeant Mark Renfree of the Waitematā CIB reports three recent incidents where individuals attempted to fraudulently obtain goods. The scammers call local hardware…
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Serious Crash Closes Piha Road
Piha Road is currently closed in both directions following a serious single-vehicle crash this evening. Police were alerted to the incident around 5:40 PM via Automatic Crash Detection from a cellphone. Initial reports indicate that at least one person has…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesDisasters Piha RoadPihaWaitematāCrashSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Youths Aged 12-15 Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Car
Eight youths, aged 12 to 15, were taken into custody after a fleeing incident in Auckland early this morning. At approximately 3.20am, Police observed a stolen Toyota in Massey. The Police Eagle helicopter and Delta Dog Unit were deployed as…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WaitematāAucklandPolice Eagle helicopterDelta Dog UnitMatt BartlettYouth CrimeState Highway 20New Zealand Police
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Digger Spill Blocks Lane on Auckland's SH18
Auckland's State Highway 18, specifically the Upper Harbour Bridge, is experiencing significant delays. At approximately 7.15am, authorities were alerted to an incident involving a small digger that fell off a truck, blocking the left-hand lane heading towards Squadron Drive. "Traffic…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues SH18GreenhitheWaitematāUpper Harbour BridgeAucklandTraffic DelayNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Dismantle 120 Cannabis Grow Houses, Seizing Millions from Organized Crime
Auckland police have seized over $58 million from organized crime by dismantling 120 cannabis grow houses and destroying more than 10 tonnes of cannabis. The operation, conducted over a month, targeted properties in suburban and rural areas including Pōkeno, Pakuranga,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aucklandcannabisorganized crimedrug enforcementarrestsproperty crimeWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Late-Night Arrest in Waitematā Nets Multiple Charges
A 30-year-old man is in custody following an early morning arrest in Waitematā. Police located the man, of no fixed abode, hiding under a vehicle in Don McKinnon Drive around 1.45am on Friday, September 19. According to Acting Inspector Tim…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaitematāNorth Shore District CourtDon McKinnon DriveTheftShopliftingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Truck Crash Causes Delays on SH16 Near Whenuapai
A truck crash on the North-Western Motorway (SH16) near Whenuapai is causing significant delays. The incident occurred around 8:40 am when a truck collided with a barrier on the westbound lanes before the Brigham Creek Road roundabout. The driver is…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement SH16WhenuapaiWaitematāTruck CrashTraffic DelaysHobsonville RoadBrigham Creek RoadNew Zealand Police
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Charges Laid After Fatal Crash in Kumeū
An 18-year-old man has been charged following a fatal crash in Kumeū in late June. The charges relate to a single-vehicle accident on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway on June 27, where the vehicle failed to stop for Police. Sixteen-year-old Elliot New, a…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues Kumeūfatal crashCoatesville-Riverhead HighwayNorth Shore District CourtWaitematāElliot NewaccidentNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Kumeū Crash
Police have formally released the name of the 16-year-old who died in a crash near Kumeū on June 27. Elliot Ellis New, of Whangamatā, was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the incident on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at 8.20pm. Investigations…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Kumeūfatal crashElliot Ellis NewWhangamatāCoatesville-Riverhead HighwayWaitematāSuperintendent Naila HassanNew Zealand Police
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Teenage Car Thief Thwarted at Sunnyvale Park-n-Ride
A 13-year-old male was apprehended at the Sunnyvale park-n-ride yesterday morning after allegedly breaking into a vehicle. Police were patrolling local park-n-rides due to recent reports of vehicle and number plate thefts when the incident occurred. Waitematā West Area Prevention…
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Teenager Dies Following Kumeū Crash After Police Pursuit
A teenager has died following a serious crash in Kumeū on the night of June 27th. The incident occurred after a car, which had failed to stop for Police, crashed on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at approximately 8.20pm on Friday. Four teenagers…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation KumeūcrashpoliceteenagerCoatesville-Riverhead HighwayWaitematāIndependent Police Conduct AuthorityNew Zealand Police
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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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Waitematā Police Crackdown Results in Arrests, Impoundments
Waitematā Police conducted an operation targeting boy racers and illegally modified vehicles between June 19 and 28, resulting in 154 infringement notices, 10 vehicle impoundments, and 13 arrests. The operation focused on disrupting anti-social road user behavior and ensuring driver…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Waitematāboy racersvehicle impoundmentsarrestsSenior Sergeant Damian AlbertLincoln RoadNew Zealand Police
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Drug Operations Shut Down in Kumeū, Auckland
Police have dismantled several illegal drug operations in Kumeū, Northwest Auckland, seizing nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis and 40 grams of cocaine in the past week, resulting in three arrests. Waitematā North Area Commander, Inspector Mike Rickards, stated that local…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues KumeūAucklanddrug operationscannabiscocainearrestsWaitematāNZ Police
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Auckland Police Nab Two Prolific Shoplifters
Auckland police have apprehended two prolific shoplifters this week, who are allegedly responsible for over $10,000 in retail crime. The arrests were made possible with the help of the National Retail Investigation Support Unit (NRISU). Early this morning, a Waitematā…
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