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Cannabis bust in Ngāruawāhia

· July 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police seized approximately 150 cannabis plants at an address in Ngāruawāhia yesterday.  The search warrant in Ngāruawāhia located a cultivation operation and found cannabis plants at various stages of growth.  Detective...

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Man arrested following burglary appeal

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man in connection with a series of burglaries in central Auckland, following a public appeal for information. Last month, Police released images...

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Pair face serious charges following aggravated robbery

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation over months has led to arrests over a serious aggravated robbery at a west Auckland gaming venue.  Waitematā detectives have been investigating since...

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Treasured taonga returned

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A treasured taonga stolen from a local Waikato museum and church history facility has been located and returned to its spiritual home by Waikato Police.  Leaders...

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Post-sentencing statement: Kereama Rewita

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Kereama Rewita today in Napier High Court. The 30-year-old was sentenced to life...

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Police seeking Arthur Ashby

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Arthur Ashby.  The 20-year-old has a parole recall warrant, and Police are working to locate him. We believe...

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One lane open SH3, Awakino, Waitomo

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, now has one lane open.  A truck and trailer crashed about 10.20am. There are no reported injuries.  Motorists...

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Crash, road blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, is currently blocked. Emergency services were called to the crash about 10.20am. A truck and trailer have crashed...

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Different routes, same outcome

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A pair allegedly fleeing Police face court after failing to evade officers on foot and four wheels.  At around 11.35pm on Monday, officers were conducting patrols...

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Road blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3 in Awakino, is blocked after a truck has rolled this morning. Emergency services were called to the incident, between Iredale Quay and Gribbin...

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Children’s Commissioner appointed

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Jane Searle has been appointed Children’s Commissioner, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced. Ms Searle has served as the chief executive of charity...

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Murder charge laid following Tokoroa death

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Taupō Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley:   A man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death...

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Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1, Waihola, Clutha

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of the Waihola Highway/State Highway 1 in Waihola, Clutha, is blocked after a logging truck slipped off the road this morning. Police were...

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Halswell Junction Road roundabout closed, Hornby

· July 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The Halswell Junction Road roundabout, near the Christchurch Southern Motorway, in Hornby is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle...

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Have you seen Saxzin?

· July 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for sightings of Saxzin Steedman, who has been reported missing from Dargaville. Saxzin, 22, was last seen leaving Cranley Street on Tuesday 30...

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Dodgy driver destined for court

· July 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A dodgy driver has landed himself a court date after failing to stop for Police in Whangārei overnight. At about 1.30am, an officer spotted a vehicle...

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Inland Kaikoura Road closed due to flooding

· July 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Inland Kaikoura Road is closed following flooding caused by recent and ongoing extreme weather events. Cribb Creek has burst its banks and Cribb Creek Bridge is...