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Police 22 Dec 2024
Man charged following incident in Blenheim yesterday

BLENHEIM — To be attributed to Inspector Simon Feltham, Marlborough Area Commander: A 44-year-old man is facing numerous charges following an incident at a Park Terrace house in Blenheim.

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Crime 21 Dec 2024
Arrests, charges over meth-filled suitcases

TAURANGA — Four people have been arrested and approximately 200kg of methamphetamine has been seized following a joint investigation between New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Customs Service.

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Police 21 Dec 2024
Police seize patches and other illicit items following social media post

A social media post showing King Cobra gang members outside the Auckland High Court – in breach of the Gangs Act 2024 – has resulted in action that will see them dealt with inside a courtroom.

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Police 20 Dec 2024
Police bust drug rehab centres, firearms seized

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have busted two drug rehab facilities on the North Shore where a number of firearms and drugs have been seized.

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Police 16 Dec 2024
Alleged fraudster to face court for up to $200,000 of offending

TAURANGA — A prolific alleged fraudster who is believed to have conned multiple victims out of up to $200,000 worth of cash, goods and services has been arrested and will appear before the courts.

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Police 13 Dec 2024
Police disappointed by latest quarter of wastewater testing

Police are disappointed by a significant increase in drug use across New Zealand revealed in the latest quarter of wastewater testing.

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Police 12 Dec 2024
Ongoing homicide investigation, Lake Hāwea

HAWEA FLAT — Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher Police are following positive lines of enquiry around the death of Invercargill woman Karen White, who was killed at her Lake Hāwea property on 8 March 2024.

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Police 11 Dec 2024
Murder charge laid over Massey crash

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have launched a homicide investigation over a fatal crash in Massey on Tuesday night.

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Police 10 Dec 2024
Fatalities folllowing crash SH5, Whakarewarewa

ROTORUA — Police can now advise that four people have died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua last night.

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News 7 Dec 2024
Three International Climbers Presumed Dead on Mount Cook

AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — Please attribute to Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker.

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Search and Rescue 6 Dec 2024
Aoraki Mount Cook search – day five

AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — Please attribute to Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker: It’s now five days since three international climbers were reported overdue from a planned summit of Aoraki Mount Cook – our highest mountain.

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Crime 5 Dec 2024
Police pick up on tow truck scam

AUCKLAND CITY — Police are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.

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Deaths 4 Dec 2024
Name release: Fatal crash, Waitoki

AUCKLAND — Police can now release the names of two people who died following a crash in Waitoki on Saturday 23 November.

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Police 2 Dec 2024
Operation Silkie Sunday wrap-up

NELSON — There have been 12 arrests in total and more than 180 infringement notices issued as part of Operation Silkie, which is winding down [Sunday].

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Court 29 Nov 2024
Text scammers delivered consequences in court

AUCKLAND CITY — Two UK nationals will be deported for their part in a text phishing scam which plagued Kiwis with millions of fraudulent messages.

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Police 29 Nov 2024
Three firearms seized following fight in mall car park

AUCKLAND CITY — One person is in custody and three firearms have been seized following an incident which started in a shopping mall car park last night.

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Crime 29 Nov 2024
Arrests made, weapons seized in Tauranga gang funeral operation

TAURANGA — Fourteen people have been arrested, and a vehicle and two firearms seized, following gang activity after a funeral in Tauranga, Thursday.

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Search and Rescue 26 Nov 2024
Bark to the Rescue: Faithful Dog Turns Search and Rescue Star

OTAKI — A man missing in Ōtaki Forks since Saturday has been located, with his dog leading rescuers to him.

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Deaths 25 Nov 2024
Confirmation of fatal crash and name release, Weymouth

AUCKLAND CITY — Police can confirm that a person died following a crash on Mahia Road, Weymouth on Friday 22 November.

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Search and Rescue 23 Nov 2024
Water incident, Makara Beach, Wellington

WELLINGTON — A diver is being transported to hospital after being located unresponsive off the coast of Makara Beach this morning.

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Police 22 Nov 2024
Operation Nickel – Good level of compliance in first day enforcing the Gangs Act 2024

Police have begun actively enforcing breaches of the Gangs Act 2024.

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Police 22 Nov 2024
Homicide investigation launched in relation to Lake Hawea death in March 2024

HAWEA FLAT — Otago Lakes Central Police have launched a homicide investigation relating to the death of 60-year-old Invercargill woman Karen Gaylene White, who died at a Lake Hawea property in March 2024.

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Crime 22 Nov 2024
Man to appear in court over Newmarket stabbing

AUCKLAND CITY — Police can advise the offender who allegedly stabbed a security guard in Newmarket will appear in court.

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Police 21 Nov 2024
Police acknowledge IPCA findings on Taranaki fatal shooting

TARANAKI — Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings in relation to the 2022 fatal shooting of Kaoss Price in Taranaki.

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Deaths 20 Nov 2024
Swimmer who died at Piha named

PIHA — The swimmer who died at Piha Beach on Tuesday 12 November can now be named.

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Deaths 20 Nov 2024
Fatal shark attack in Chatham Island

A man has died in hospital on Chatham Island after being attacked by a shark.

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Police 18 Nov 2024
Taupō boaties urged to report tampering after man arrested

TAUPO — Police have arrested a man after several boats were interfered with at Taupō marina this morning, prompting an appeal to boaties to contact Police if their vessel has been tampered with.

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Deaths 15 Nov 2024
Name release and appeal to public, Peachgrove Road crash

HAMILTON — Police can now release the names of those who died in the crash involving a train and a car on Peachgrove Road, Hamilton on Wednesday 13 November.

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Traffic 15 Nov 2024
State Highway 2, Petone - southbound lane blocked by flooding - Wellington

WELLINGTON — One southbound lane of State Highway 2 near Petone is blocked by flooding.

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Police 14 Nov 2024
Fatal crash, Hunua

AUCKLAND — Police can confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash involving a tractor in Hunua last night.

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Deaths 14 Nov 2024
Man dies following Tangoio crash

HAWKE'S BAY — Police can confirm the person critically injured in a crash in Hawke's Bay last weekend has died in hospital.

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Police 14 Nov 2024
Fatal crash, Peachgrove Road, Hamilton

HAMILTON — Three people have died following a collision involving a train and a car on Peachgrove Road, Hamilton, Wednesday morning.

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Police 13 Nov 2024
National Police operation to enforce new gang insignia laws

Police are today announcing Operation Nickel — a nationwide operation focused on the enforcement of the Gangs Act 2024.

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Police 11 Nov 2024
Update – Stokes Valley arson investigation

LOWER HUTT — Please attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan, Wellington District Field Crime Manager: The man critically injured in a fire that was deliberately lit at a Stokes Valley address during the early hours of Tuesday 5 November has died.

Ian Moller

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Police 11 Nov 2024
Further arrests and a firearm seized in Canterbury operation

CANTERBURY — Attributable to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police have made further arrests and seized firearms as we continue to keep the pressure on gang members, associates, and those attempting to evade the justice system as part of a Canterbury operation.

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Police 11 Nov 2024
Hīkoi – Police establish Major Operations Centre

Police have today established a Major Operations Centre (MOC) to provide oversight of the Police response to the upcoming hīkoi from Northland to Wellington.

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Police 9 Nov 2024
Fatal vehicle incident, shopping mall carpark, Glenfield

AUCKLAND — The man involved in the vehicle incident in the Glenfield shopping mall carpark today has died.

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Deaths 6 Nov 2024
Names Released of Two Victims in Fatal Crash Near Marton on October 15

MARTON — Police can now release the names of the two people who died following a crash on State Highway One near Marton on Tuesday 15 October.

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Fire 5 Nov 2024
Fire at New Lynn mosque

AUCKLAND CITY — Please attribute to Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, Waitematā CIB: A Police investigation is underway following a fire at a mosque in New Lynn this morning.

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Police 5 Nov 2024
Fox Glacier Highway closed following crash - Tasman

FOX GLACIER — Fox Glacier Highway is closed between Fox Glacier and Franz Josef following a crash.

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Police 5 Nov 2024
New information revealed relating to 1980 homicide Cold Case

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Police investigating the 1980 homicide of Simon Buis are encouraging people to come forward with information, after revealing new details on last night’s Cold Case TV episode.

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Deaths 30 Oct 2024
Body Found in Eastbourne Identified as Missing Man Terrence Jameson

UPPER HUTT — Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn: Police can now confirm the identity of the man whose body was recovered from the water in Eastbourne yesterday.

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Police 29 Oct 2024
Gang related funeral, Hutt Valley and Porirua

PORIRUA — Police will be monitoring a gang related funeral in the Hutt Valley and Porirua today, Tuesday 29 October.

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Police 26 Oct 2024
Op Huia: Police Recover Critical Evidence in relation to Baby Ru's death

WELLINGTON — As a result of new information, Police investigating the murder of Baby Ru have completed a targeted search in a semi-rural area north of Wellington.

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Police 25 Oct 2024
Victim identified in Gulf Harbour homicide case

AUCKLAND — Seven months after the discovery of a body in a bag found in Gulf Harbour, Police can now reveal the identity of the victim.

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Police 25 Oct 2024
Man in custody following Onehunga bus attack

AUCKLAND CITY — A man sought in connection with a fatality following an assault on a bus in Onehunga yesterday has been taken into custody.

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Police 23 Oct 2024
Arrest made involving funeral home investigation

AUCKLAND — Police investigating concerns around burials at Waikumete Cemetery have made an arrest.

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Court 18 Oct 2024
Man appears in court in relation to three Rotorua murders

ROTORUA — To be attributed to Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow:  A 52-year-old man has appeared in court today, in relation to the murder of three people in Rotorua in September.

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Police 18 Oct 2024
Charges laid over alleged historical offending

CHRISTCHURCH — A former staff member of St Bede’s College is before the courts in relation to historical sexual offending against students.

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Police 18 Oct 2024
Large scale training exercise in Northland this weekend

NORTHLAND — A controlled training exercise will be conducted in the Bay of Islands and Paihia areas from Friday through to Sunday.

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Search and Rescue 15 Oct 2024
Five people rescued in three separate incidents on Mt Taranaki

TARANAKI — Police are reminding anyone planning an adventure outdoors to plan for the worst, after a busy weekend rescuing five people on Mount Taranaki.

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Deaths 9 Oct 2024
Water-related death, Southland

MILFORD — A man has has died following a water-related incident yesterday in the Milford Sound, Southland.

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Police 9 Oct 2024
Steely joint operation lands half a tonne of methamphetamine

WAIKATO — A joint Customs and Police operation has swooped on New Zealand’s second largest importation of methamphetamine, concealed in steel beams.

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Deaths 8 Oct 2024
Update: Man dies after Courtenay Place assault

WELLINGTON CITY — Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Wellington Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB): The investigation into a weekend assault on Courtenay Place in Wellington has become a homicide enquiry.

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Police 7 Oct 2024
Hawke's Bay man charged for indecent communication with young person

HASTINGS — A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged by Police, after allegedly attempting to meet a young teenage girl for sex.

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Deaths 6 Oct 2024
Rotorua assault victim dies

ROTORUA — A woman critically injured in an assault at her Western Heights, Rotorua home in September has died.

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Police 6 Oct 2024
Three people unaccounted for following Marlborough crash

MARLBOROUGH — Three people are unaccounted for following a crash in Marlborough overnight.

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Deaths 5 Oct 2024
Death following work-related incident, South Taranaki

TARANAKI — One person has died following what appears to be a work-related incident at a farm in Taranaki this morning.

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Technology 3 Oct 2024
Sophisticated Smishing Scam Disrupted in New Zealand

AUCKLAND — A sophisticated smishing scam using technology never before seen in New Zealand has been disrupted in a coordinated, multi-agency effort, preventing widescale financial losses.

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Police 30 Sep 2024
Three arrested after Waipawa fires

HAWKE'S BAY — Police have arrested and charged three Hawke’s Bay men after large vegetation fires in Waipawa earlier this month.

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Deaths 29 Sep 2024
Snorkeller located deceased, Kaikōura

KAIKOURA — A missing snorkeler has been found deceased by rescue crews at Kaikōura.

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Deaths 27 Sep 2024
Police Release Name of Man Who Died in Arrowsmith Range Avalanche

ASHBURTON — Police are now able to release the name of the man who died after being recovered from an avalanche on the Arrowsmith Range on Wednesday 25 September.

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Police 24 Sep 2024
Three charged following two year investigation into New Zealand's largest cocaine shipment

TAURANGA — Three people have been arrested and charged following an investigation into the largest cocaine shipment to ever reach New Zealand shores.

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Search and Rescue 23 Sep 2024
Body located in search for missing man Bret Hill

UPPER HUTT — Police were notified about 1.40pm on Sunday that a body had been located by a member of the public near the Birchville Dam in Upper Hutt.

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Police 20 Feb 2024
Arrests Made in Brazen Westgate Trade Store Theft

AUCKLAND — Police have made an arrest over a brazen theft from a trade store in Westgate late last month.

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Deaths 19 Feb 2024
Fatal Glider Crash at Lake Station Airstrip

ST ARNAUD - LAKE ROTOITI — Police can advise one person has died after a glider crashed at Lake Station airstrip, Howard earlier on Sunday.

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Police 17 Feb 2024
Police make arrest over damage to electorate offices

AUCKLAND — Police have made an arrest as part of an investigation into vandalism at Auckland electorate offices in recent months.

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Search and Rescue 12 Feb 2024
Search for missing swimmer to resume this morning, Piha

PIHA — The search for a swimmer reporting missing from Piha yesterday afternoon will resume at first light this morning.

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Deaths 25 Jan 2024
Fatal river incident - Fiordland

Attribute to Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman Police can confirm that a 10-year-old girl has died after being swept down the Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park today.

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Police 24 Jan 2024
Charges laid following incident at Avondale Christmas Parade

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have completed an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Avondale Christmas Parade in November last year.

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Police 23 Jan 2024
Update on shoplifting investigation

AUCKLAND CITY — Police can advise a third charge has been laid as part of a shoplifting investigation subject to public interest.

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Mountain Biking 22 Jan 2024
Fatality at Woodhill Forest

AUCKLAND — Police are in attendance at an incident where a person has died after falling from a mountain bike in Woodhill Forest, near Muriwai this afternoon.

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Guns 16 Jan 2024
100,000th firearm entered into the new Firearms Registry

More than 100,000 firearms have now been entered into New Zealand’s new Firearms Registry.

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Search and Rescue 10 Jan 2024
Water rescue in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa

WAIRARAPA — A kayaker is safe after a frightening incident in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa yesterday morning.

Kayaker returns to shore with assistance from Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV and RHIB

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Police 8 Jan 2024
Pair arrested following fleeing driver incident in city

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have arrested two people following a fleeing driver incident in the city yesterday.

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Police 5 Jan 2024
Update and name release, body found, Wanaka

WANAKA — Police can now release the name of the man whose body was located deceased in Lake Wanaka on New Years Eve.

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Search and Rescue 4 Jan 2024
Incredible rescue after 23 hours in the sea

WHANGAMATA — A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off Whangamatā, using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch the attention of three fishermen.

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Police 31 Dec 2023
Body located near Waterfall Creek, Wanaka

WANAKA — Police have recovered a body from Lake Wanaka, near Waterfall Creek this morning, and are unable to identify the person.

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Police 19 May 2023
Newtown fire update: Man charged with two counts of arson

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police have this afternoon arrested a man in relation to the fire at Loafers Lodge in Newtown on Monday night.

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Fire 19 May 2023
Newtown fire – Two bodies recovered

WELLINGTON CITY — Police have today recovered two deceased from Loafers Lodge in Newtown, following the fatal fire earlier this week.

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Police 19 May 2023
Stolen bronze sculpture of Camille Malfroy recovered

ROTORUA — A 70kg sculpture of early tourism pioneer Camille Malfroy, which was removed from the Government Gardens in Rotorua in February has been found by Police.

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Fire 17 May 2023
Newtown fire – Police treating fire as suspicious

WELLINGTON CITY — To be attributed to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: The scene of the Loafers Lodge fire has now been handed over to Police by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

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Fire 17 May 2023
Newtown fire - Police expect to enter building today

WELLINGTON CITY — The scene of the tragic fire at Loafers Lodge on Adelaide Road, Newtown, will this morning be handed over to NZ Police by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

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Police 12 May 2023
Possible human remains located at Pike River Mine

WEST COAST — Recent imaging from the borehole drilling programme at Pike River Mine indicates the possibility of human remains in the vicinity of borehole six.

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Police 10 May 2023
Abbey Caves: Body located in search

WHANGAREI — Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Northland District Commander: Searchers working to locate a student missing in Abbey Caves, Whangārei have recovered a body.

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Search and Rescue 29 Apr 2023
Hunter Survives Night in Kaimanawa Ranges After Losing Personal Locator Beacon and Other Essentials

Please attribute to Senior Constable Barry Shepherd: Police want to remind people to carry your Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) on your person rather than in your pack or bag, so you have access to it when you need it.

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Police 24 Apr 2023
Fatal police shooting - Feilding

FEILDING — To be attributed to Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander:  A man has died after being shot by Police at a house in Feilding last night.

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Police 19 Apr 2023
New Zealand Police Statement on End-to-End Encryption

New Zealand Police, as part of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT), is today releasing a joint statement highlighting the devastating impact End-to-End Encryption may have on the ability to identify sex offenders online and protect children.

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Police 18 Apr 2023
New Zealand Police introduces first of its kind Rainbow 101 Online Inclusion Training Module

New Zealand Police has launched it’s first-ever online rainbow community inclusion training, as we continue our journey to better serve diverse communities.  The module is designed to provide all Police staff with valuable learnings on inclusivity and is the first of several training modules to improve knowledge and understanding among staff.

Auckland Pride 2023

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Police 18 Apr 2023
Police identify remains found on Petone Beach

WELLINGTON — To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd: Police have now identified human remains found on Petone Beach in Wellington on 25 March.

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Police 13 Apr 2023
IPCA Report Acknowledged by New Zealand Police on Death of Peter Tuhi in Custody

LEVIN — Police acknowledge the IPCA report into an officer's arrest of Peter Tuhi, who subsequently died from his injuries, in Levin in December 2021.

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Search and Rescue 8 Apr 2023
Boat Sinks Near Tiritiri-Matangi Island: Three Rescued by Police and Coastguard

AUCKLAND — Three people had a lucky escape when their boat sank near Gulf Harbour yesterday afternoon.

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Police 23 May 2022
Caution advised around cryptocurrency investment schemes

Police are reminding potential investors to be wary following numerous reports in recent weeks of people falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scams.

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Police 8 May 2022
Quick thinking Eagle crew apprehend seven youths attempting to steal vehicles

WELLSFORD — Quick thinking by Police’s Eagle crew this afternoon resulted in the arrest of seven youths who were attempting to steal vehicles from members of the public on State Highway 1 in Wellsford after fleeing from Police.    The incident unfolded after members of the public observed a suspicious vehicle in Kaiwaka township shortly before 1pm today.

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Police 2 May 2022
No love lost on online dating scams

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Allan, Auckland City District Financial Crime Unit: Millions of dollars a year are being swiped by scammers taking advantage of those looking for love online.

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Search and Rescue 30 Apr 2022
Search for missing fisherman formally suspended

OPOTIKI — The search for a fisherman reported overdue from Tōrere has been formally suspended, nearly two weeks after it began.    The man failed to return from a fishing trip on Sunday 17 April and the search for him began that afternoon.

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Police 26 Apr 2022
Heart-breaking weekend on the road, 11 dead

Police and Waka Kotahi are reminding people it takes everyone to get to no one.

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Police 24 Apr 2022
Police look to identify dog after attack

GISBORNE — Police want the public's help to identify a pitbull terrier dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti this morning.

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Police 24 Apr 2022
Unrestrained child in car during crash, driver charged

TAUPO — Police investigating a 'hit and run' crash in Taupō  yesterday evening located four young people in the offending vehicle, including an unrestrained four-year-old child.

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