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Update: Pahiatua homicide name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Pahiatua on Wednesday 15 October. She was 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer, an occupant...
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Road blocked, SH1, Kinleith
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith Road. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.10pm....
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Severe weather, Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police are urging Canterbury residents to prepare, and to take extra care, with a red wind warning...
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Update: Whangārei death
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Northland Area Investigations Manager: Police can now confirm that a death in Bank Street, Whangārei is not being...
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Police investigate suspicious approach, Whakatu
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Karli Whiu, Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed....
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Strike action – expect delays
Source: New Zealand Police Police are aware of strike action planned in central Auckland tomorrow, which is expected to cause significant disruption on the roads. The rally is due to...
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First ever reduction of harm in state care residences
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children Karen Chhour has today announced the achievement of a reduction of harm in state care residences, the first reduction of its kind in...
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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in...
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Gisborne homicide: Witnesses urged to come forward
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are urging those who know what happened to him to speak to us. Mr Maangi died after...
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Transporting New Zealand backs tougher license enforcement, calls for crackdown on phoenix operators
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Government moves to tighten transport service license (TSL) rules, but is urging Parliament to go further to raise industry...
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Police warn against ignoring road rules this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police With Labour weekend fast approaching, Northland Police are reminding road users there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving. Police will be out on the road...
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The bizarre case of a car theft that allegedly wasn’t
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle, and filed a raft of charges against the self-proclaimed victim. The 36-year-old...
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Sudden death, Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a sudden death in Kent Street, Queenstown. Police were called about 7.30am. While enquiries will be made, at this...
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Serious youth offending reduction target achieved
Source: New Zealand Government There has been a 16% reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour, achieving a key government target four years early. Minister...
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Delays on SH20 following crash
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on State Highway 20 this morning. Emergency services are responding to the three-vehicle crash, just after...
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Police committed to getting justice for Baby Ru
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Two years ago today, a small boy who the country has come to know as Baby Ru arrived...
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Person dies following boating incident off Napier
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a boating incident off Napier today. Police were contacted at 1.40pm today after two people failed to return from a crayfishing...
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Kaikōura fires
Source: New Zealand Police Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand in relation to multiple large fires in Kaikōura. A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road...
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Update: Heathcote Valley death
Source: New Zealand Police A man who was located deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on 19 September has been formally identified, and the man’s death has been...
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Name release: Critical incident, Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj: Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash...
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Road blocked, State Highway 50, Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 50, near the Waipawa River bridge, is blocked after a truck has rolled due to wind this afternoon. Police were notified of the single-vehicle...
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Defence News – Hercules lights up Cook Islands Blue Light course
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) For the first time in its more than 10-year history, the Cook Islands Blue Light programme has given its teenage participants a hands-on experience...
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Fire in Whangārei Hospital carpark
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a fire in the carpark at Whangārei Hospital. Fire and Emergency NZ are currently leading the response, however Police are present...
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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Kaikōura
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is currently blocked near the Hapuku River bridge, Kaikōura following a crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at around...
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Man dies after being hit by falling branch, Mount Victoria
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria. At around 9:20am emergency services received reports of a man suffering critical...
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High-sided vehicles urged to take care around Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police are urging drivers of high-sided vehicles to consider delaying travel. Emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Takapau,...
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One to appear in court after fatal crash
Source: New Zealand Police Police have summonsed a 19-year-old man to court in relation to a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara on 11 July 2025. At around...