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Appeal for information following damage to ambulances

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police investigating the wilful damage of a number of Hato Hone St John Ambulances are appealing for any information to assist in our enquiries....

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Operation Chrome takes the shine off dangerous driving

· March 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police arrested drivers, impounded vehicles and issued infringement notices over the weekend as they moved to detect, deter and disrupt anti‑social road user activity. With several large...

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Information sought on serious assault, Matangi

· March 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a serious assault in Matangi are asking the public for help in identifying the offenders. Two people were trying to speak to the occupants...

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Two men charged after antisocial road behaviour in Oaonui

· February 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Taranaki Area Commander, Inspector Mark Miller: Taranaki Police have arrested one person and summonsed another following antisocial road user behaviour in Oaonui last weekend....

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Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

· February 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime...

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Gecko repatriation closes curious trans-national case

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Jewelled geckos are native to the southeast of the South Island and are generally a striking bright green with diamond-shaped patches or...

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Shifting the homeless problem to somewhere we can’t see them

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A ‘move-on’ law will provide police with the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders against people who display disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidatory behaviour; obstructing or impeding...

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Van owner arrested after crashing down a bank

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested the owner of a van following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank...

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Further appeal in Omahu homicide

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Kris Payne:  Hawke’s Bay Police investigating the homicide of Sharlene Smith are releasing further information and appealing for public assistance....

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Statement following sentencing of Nathan Boulter

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Nathan Boulter for the murder of...

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Recidivist shoplifter before courts, Thames

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Numerous hours of scouring video footage has led to the arrest of a woman in relation to retail crimes in Thames. Yesterday, Police arrested and charged...

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Investigation ongoing following fatal Kaihu dog attack

· February 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Investigations into a woman’s death in Kaihu after she was attacked by dogs last week are continuing. Emergency services responded to the rural address off State...

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Appeal for information following reported assault, Greymouth

· February 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to West Coast Area Investigations Manager, Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford:  Police are appealing for information following an unprovoked assault at an address in...