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Operation Green: Police dig out cannabis operation

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Auckland Police have seized close to 500 cannabis plants following an operation targeting organised crime groups in the area. On Tuesday, Police executed four search...

11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals charged following major Auckland drug raids

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Police have busted an offshore criminal cell operating across Auckland, allegedly producing and distributing methamphetamine. Known as Operation Haste, eight search warrants were executed across...

Man charged with murder after fatal central Auckland assault

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A man has been arrested following a death in Central Auckland last night. Emergency services were called to Wellesley Street East about 6.45pm after a...

Missing for 10 months: Police believe woman was victim of foul play

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Police are renewing an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker. Monday 15 June marked 10 months since Rowena...

Wanted to arrest: Daniel Rawiri

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Police are seeking Daniel Rawiri, who is actively avoiding authorities. The 29-year-old Papakura man has failed to return to prison, after being granted compassionate bail...

Warning not to leave bank cards in letterboxes

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Police are urging south Auckland residents to remain vigilant following reports of scammers targeting trusting people. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB,...

Police bust suspected cannabis grow house in Te Atatu

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Three people have been charged after Police busted a suspected cannabis growing operation in Te Atatū overnight. Just before 1.30am, Police received information about suspicious...

Fake monk scam warning for Auckland

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Aucklanders are being warned about an alleged scam involving individuals posing as Buddhist monks who approach pedestrians in busy areas, hand out bracelets or...

Six youths arrested after police spike stolen car convoy in Clevedon

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Three stolen vehicles spotted speeding through the streets of Clevedon went no further after Police got involved. Just before 3.30am this morning, three vehicle travelling...

Automatic crash alert leads police to weapons cache

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An automatic crash alert led to Police seizing a firearm, ammunition, and offensive weapons including swords and a crossbow in Palmerston North. Around 1.40am on...

Five arrested in trans-Tasman gang crackdown

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Police have made five arrests as part of a coordinated Trans-Tasman crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs. Taskforce Morpheus sees New Zealand Police join with Australian...

Two arrested over 35-vehicle theft spree in Tūrangi

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Police have arrested two youths in relation to an extraordinary amount of vehicle thefts over recent months in Tūrangi. Over the last few months, Police...

‘No tolerance for this’ – woman arrested on drug charges

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Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to importing and supplying class B drugs in the Nelson area. Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit,...

Hokitika man charged after Online grooming sting

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Tasman Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to a Police operation targeting online offending against young people. The 54-year-old Hokitika man was...

Two arrested after Hutt Valley EV charger theft spree

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Two men have been arrested yesterday after a spate of electric vehicle charger and cable thefts in the Hutt Valley. Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley...

Eight arrested in Queenstown drug bust

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Police have arrested eight people and seized cash and drugs following search warrants in the Queenstown area. Over the past two months, Police have executed...

Whangārei teen charged after brandishing imitation firearm at member of the public

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A rider who allegedly pulled out a firearm before taking off on a dirt bike in Whangārei on Wednesday will now face court. At about...

Armed gang targets Northland dairy, fleeing in stolen Pajero

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Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Kensington last night. Just before 6.30pm, a group of males armed with what appeared to...

NZ First blasts ‘Coward Punch’ Bill changes as mandatory sentences dropped

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New Zealand First has criticised changes to proposed "coward punch" legislation after a select committee report removed mandatory minimum sentencing provisions, arguing the reforms...

Operation Phoenix: Police descend on meth operation hidden in Far North

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A year-long Police investigation has dismantled a criminal operation, allegedly manufacturing and supplying methamphetamine in remote parts of the Far North. Operation Phoenix, led by...

Manhunt underway after 11-year-old assaulted in Whitby park

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Police investigating an assault on an 11-year-old in Whitby, north of Porirua, are appealing to the public for information. Around 5.45pm yesterday, a man wearing...

Three cops face child exploitation material charges

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Police are moving to prosecute three staff members following separate investigations arising from a rapid review of Police information security controls. "Two Auckland-based constabulary staff...

Witnesses sought after New Lynn crash leaves man seriously injured

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Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash in New Lynn, which has left one man in a serious condition. The crash occurred on 8...

Burnt-out RAV4 at centre of police appeal in Far North murder investigation

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Police are seeking information on the movements of a homicide victim’s vehicle following her death in the Far North last week. Operation Peony is investigating...

Police continue to investigate 2019 death of Rotorua mother

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Police investigating the death of Rotorua mother Melissa Jones continue to appeal for information as the investigation remains open. Melissa, aged 25, was found deceased...

IPCA calls for new police protocols on child placement decisions

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The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found Police need clearer guidance and stronger procedures when dealing with children and young people who refuse...

Fire protection director sentenced for forged compliance certificate in Auckland apartment project

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has welcomed the sentencing of Neil Gould in the North Shore District Court for offending relating...

Driver critically injured after Hamilton fleeing vehicle crashes into another car

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One person is in a critical condition after a crash following a fleeing driver incident in Hamilton on Monday. Just after 11:50am, Police signalled for...

Stolen pedigree cats reunited with owner

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Auckland Police have recovered two pedigree British Shorthair cats stolen during a burglary at a West Auckland property, returning them safely to their owner...

Man arrested in Picton over alleged assault of child at Havelock North park

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A 35-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged assault involving a 12-year-old child at Guthrie Park in Havelock North earlier this month. Police said...

Man charged over serious assault outside Whangārei store

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Police investigating a serious assault in Whangārei in April have arrested one person. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says a 22-year-old man has...

Two arrested after fiery Hastings pursuit ends with police cars rammed

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Eastern District Police have two people in custody following a serious fleeing driver incident through Hastings and Flaxmere this evening. Police spotted the vehicle on...

Images released as police probe 2025 violent incident at Morningside train station

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Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a number of young women in relation to a serious assault incident at Morningside...

Appeal for information following assault in Havelock North park

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Police investigating an assault at Guthrie Park in Havelock North are appealing for information from the public. Around 3.10pm on Friday 5 June, a 12-year-old...

Police seek mystery driver after fatal Christchurch crash

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Police investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Grahams Road in Christchurch on Monday 27 April are appealing to the public for further information. Police undertaking...

Stolen bike returned to Dargaville volunteer after community rallies behind him

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A Dargaville man who relies on his bike as his only mode of transport, including volunteering on the rugby side-lines every weekend, has had...

Warrant to arrest: Royal Hawea

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Police are seeking urgent sightings of Royal Hawea who has a warrant out for his arrest after he has failed to return to prison...

Operation Shelby: Police seize millions in assets linked to King Cobras

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Operation Shelby continues to target the flow of Class A drugs in Canterbury with the restraint of $4.8 million worth of property, vehicles, and...

Naked man charged with assaulting police dog

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A naked man who allegedly entered a property before attempting to drown a Police dog, is now facing a slew of charges. At about 5pm...

Youths charged over vehicle crime spree and torched car

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Police have arrested and charged two youths following a recent spate of vehicle related crime in Winton. On the night of Friday 29 May, Police...

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