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Arrest following arson in Massey
Source: New Zealand Police A specialist scene examination is continuing at a property in West Auckland today, following a suspicious fire this morning. Police arrived at the address in Colwill...
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Further arrest in Kaea Karauria homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James: As the investigation into the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria continues, Hawke’s Bay Police have today arrested another...
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Seventy-seven new officers hit the streets in a week
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Former Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha – Te Arawa, Tainui, Mataatua, ONZM and QSM...
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Health Research – Major report recommends safer drug laws to combat rising harms
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri A major new report proposes evidence-based reform to New Zealand’s drug laws in response to growing drug harm that the...
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Universities – Justice system inconsistent on neurodiversity, researchers say – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) At every stage, from apprehension to arrest to sentencing, people with neurological challenges such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD or brain injuries are disadvantaged...
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Amnesty International – Discriminatory migration system fails Pacific People facing climate change and disasters
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Discriminatory migration system fails Pacific People facing climate change and disasters – Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are failing people most at risk of climate-related harm in...
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New Lynn homicide: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the victim of the homicide in New Lynn on Monday, 6 October. He was 32-year-old Joseph David Walsh, of...
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Northbound lanes closed: State Highway 1, Dunedin Southern Motorway
Source: New Zealand Police Northbound lanes on Dunedin Southern Motorway are closed near Kaikorai Valley Road following a two-vehicle crash. Diversions are in place onto Kaikorai Valley Road. Motorists should expect...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Seventy seven to graduate from Police College this week
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 388 Wally Haumaha – Te Arawa and Ngāti Ngāraranui, ONZM and QSM recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand...
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Update: Bucklands Beach, fatal fire
Source: New Zealand Police Police have confirmed the fatal fire last Thursday morning in Bucklands Beach is now being treated as a double homicide. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties...
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Special Olympians join with Police for Law Enforcement Torch run – Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics...
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Law Enforcement Torch with Special Olympians set to run through South Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics...
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to blaze through Auckland this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The Special Olympics...
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Appeal for information: Raumanga fire
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police investigating a suspicious fire are appealing for help to identify a person seen on Raumanga Valley Road, Whangārei, in the early hours of Tuesday,...
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Police warning: “Beware of scammers”
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police are calling on families and neighbours to ensure elderly or vulnerable members of their family are aware of ongoing attempts by scammers to...
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DOC gives Canterbury whitebaiters thumbs
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 October 2025 DOC rangers joined forces with the Police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council and patrolled the Ōtākaro/Avon, Waimakariri, Kaiapoi, Pūharakekenui/Styx...
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Activist Protest – “Police Arresting and Using Violence Against Aerospace Blockaders at Te Pae Convention Centre” – Peace Action Ōtautahi
Source: Peace Action Ōtautahi Police in Ōtautahi/Christchurch have arrested dozens of peace activists taking part in a large-scale blockade of the National Aerospace Conference at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre....
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Animal Welfare – Government pushes cruel pig-caging Bill through its first reading – defying public will – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE says the Government is dismantling decades of animal-welfare progress by changing the law to continue the use of intensive cages for pigs indefinitely. The Animal Welfare...
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Serious crash, SH1, Dommett
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked State Highway 1 at Domett this morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported about 10am...
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Media advisory – Bucklands Beach fatal fire
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up this afternoon in relation to the fatal house fire in Bucklands Beach on 2 October. Detective Inspector...
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Rural News – Canterbury farmers win fight to keep cops – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says Canterbury Police has made the right call in scrapping its proposed district restructure today. “This is a smart and pragmatic decision – and a huge...
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Northland Police seek sightings of vehicle:
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are appealing for public help following reports of a burglary at a service station on SH12, Kaihu, Kaipara, this morning. “At around 1.30am, Police...
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Police search for Jayleb-Che
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking public near Waiotapu Loop Road to search their property for anything that may relate to the search for Jayleb-Che, age 36, who has...
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Cash, drugs, luxury goods seized in money laundering investigation
Source: New Zealand Police An ongoing investigation targeting alleged money laundering using cash wages within the construction industry has resulted in further arrests. Operation Beach is a long running covert...
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DOC appeals for help in Oamaru kororā death
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 October 2025 DOC is working with police in Oamaru to identify what caused the death of the kororā after a witness reported suspicious vehicle...
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Whanganui Police catch morning drink driver after school dropoff
Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old woman was caught driving badly impaired, over three times the legal alcohol limit, on Monday morning. Sergeant Colin Wright says this recent example demonstrates...
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Masterton Police investigating death of baby girl
Source: New Zealand Police To attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund, Masterton Police: Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby girl in Masterton. At around 2pm on...