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Fatal crash: Bowicks Road, Cust.
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after their vehicle rolled on Bowicks Road, Cust this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.25pm. One person...
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Name release: Fatal house fire, Trentham
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a house fire in Trentham, Upper Hutt on...
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Christchurch Police renew call for help in search for Elisabeth Nicholls
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge of Christchurch Police: Today marks a week since Elisabeth “Lis” Nicholls was last seen, and we are making a further...
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Public consultation begins on legal aid review
Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation begins today aimed at improving the legal aid scheme for those who cannot afford advice and representation, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We have...
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Māori tamariki and rangatahi in the Oranga Tamariki System are still being failed
Source: State Care survivor and advocate, Ihorangi Reweti Peters The outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the Oranga Tamariki system report, found that tamariki and rangatahi Māori...
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Media advisory: Search for missing Christchurch woman
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon regarding the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will...
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Report on outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the oranga tamariki system – a story of consequence
Source: Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor In the first of a new annual report series – Outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the oranga tamariki...
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Sweet Police work aids Auckland driver
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and a priority transport of chocolate has aided the recovery of an Auckland motorist. Police in central Auckland received information about a man who...
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Appeal for information on missing person
Source: New Zealand Police New Plymouth Police are working to locate missing person Jan. Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Road,...
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Wear your gear, Police urge motorcyclists
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorcyclists to ensure they’re wearing appropriate safety gear before...
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Responding to requests for a child or young person’s personal information
Source: Privacy Commissioner This guidance aims to help agencies respond appropriately to requests for personal information about children and young people. The guidance covers: Information Privacy Principle 6 (IPP 6)...
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Crash on Auckland’s Southwestern motorway causes congestion
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a crash involving several cars on the Southwestern motorway, Wesley, this evening. The crash was reported to Police at 6.35pm. There are...
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Unattended kayak located, Lake Te Anau
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended kayak was found on Lake Te Anau late Tuesday afternoon (10 June). The red and white kayak was...
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Fatal crash: Seaview Avenue, Northcote
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a fatal single vehicle crash in Northcote this evening. The crash occurred just after 4.30pm, where a vehicle left Onewa Road and collided...
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Be vigilant: Fake Police scam doing the rounds again
Source: New Zealand Police Real Police officers are warning Kiwis to be vigilant of cold callers posing as Police officers, as a pesky scam rears its head. In the past...
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Appeal for information: Aggravated robbery Oxford Terrace
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help after an aggravated robbery on Wednesday 4 June. Police were called to the Oxford Terrace store about 8pm on...
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Major changes to proposed anti-stalking law
Source: New Zealand Government Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is welcoming changes to toughen up the proposed anti-stalking law, including being triggered after two specified acts within 24 months. “This change...
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Name release and appeal for information: Unexplained death, Newtown
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was found deceased in an apartment on Mansfield Street, Newtown on Saturday....
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Name release, fatal crash, Waikoha Road
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in the position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Waikoha Road on 30 May. He was...
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Three arrests, stolen property recovered from Nelson burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police A 45-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges relating to a series of burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Richmond and Stoke areas in...
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Fatal house fire, Trentham
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a house fire in Upper Hutt overnight. Emergency services were called to the Tararua Street property, between Ross Grove and Louis...
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Appeal for witnesses: Whitford serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police Counties-Manukau Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed a crash involving a car and a truck yesterday morning on Whitford-Maraetai Road. The crash occurred...
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Speech to the Law Association 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you all for the invitation to speak with you this morning. I have been looking forward to this opportunity. May is a busy month for...
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Man charged with murder following Horeke homicide
Source: New Zealand Police A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Horeke last month. Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, was...
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Police release images in Papakura wounding incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police need your help in investigating a cowardly attack on a Papakura man last month. Still images are being released of a person that Police is...
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Fatal crash: SH8, Roxburgh
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh last night. Emergency services were called to the crash, between...
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Road closed following crash, Roxburgh
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a crash on State Highway 8, Fruitlands – Roxburgh Road, near Roxburgh. The crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian and was reported...