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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...

Auckland security guard charged after alleged assault leaves man hospitalised

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A security guard has been charged following a serious assault outside a central Auckland bar overnight. Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, Auckland Central Area Response Manager,...

24-year-old man arrested over Luxon office arson

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A man has been charged with arson in relation to a small fire at a Northpark electoral office yesterday. Emergency services responded to Millhouse Drive...

Hastings police looking for stolen cabin

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Police are making enquires in relation to a stolen cabin and are seeking the public’s assistance. Sometime after 11pm last night, a cabin was stolen...

Charges laid following fatal Sumner Crash

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Christchurch Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash in Sumner on 22 February. Emergency services were called to...

Death in Police custody, Tauranga

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A man has died in Police custody in Tauranga on Tuesday night. The man had been Tasered by Police moments earlier, after he attempted to...

Teens referred to Youth Aid following Kingsland assault

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Two youths have been referred to Youth Aid following an assault in Kingsland, Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. At around 2.10pm, Police were notified of a...

Fire at Luxon’s electorate office treated as suspicious

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Police are investigating a fire at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Auckland electorate office in Botany after emergency services were called to the Millhouse Drive...

Hamilton chase ends with arrest after dangerous drive from Auckland

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One person is in custody after Hamilton Police responded to an alert to be on the lookout for a speeding vehicle from Auckland. "The vehicle...

Police seek witnesses after pedestrian struck during Balclutha street disorder incident

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Police investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha last month are appealing to the public for information. On Sunday 17 May,...

Homicide investigation launched after Opononi woman’s death

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Northland Police have commenced a homicide investigation, following an Opononi woman’s death over the weekend. The investigation is in its early stages, with a 26-year-old...

Police disrupt 200-vehicle boy racer convoy

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Two significant anti-social road user operations were led out by Police over the weekend, across Auckland and Manawatū. Auckland Police were focused on the successful...

Police crack down on Manawatū boy racers

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Police in Manawatū have spent King's Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings. On receiving information that events were planned, Police stood...

Guilty plea in Hastings homicide case

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A man charged with the murder of Flaxmere man Keith Pati has pleaded guilty. Kereama Rewita, aged 30, entered the guilty plea at the High...

Gisborne Police praise bystanders after swift robbery arrest

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Gisborne Police are praising the efforts of bystanders today, after their actions resulted in the swift arrest of a woman for robbery. The incident unfolded...

Shoplifter’s mall dash ends in arrest

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An alleged shoplifter’s dash for freedom through a West Auckland shopping centre saw him outpaced by a Police officer. Just after midday on 21 May,...

Canterbury police bust ‘chop shop’ linked to stolen cars exported overseas

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Canterbury Police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts...

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