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Man arrested for drug importation, Wellington

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Sergeant Scott Rankin  A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of controlled drugs. It followed Wellington...

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Motorists advised to avoid SH5, Waiotapu

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid State Highway 5, just south of the State Highway 38 intersection in Waiotapu following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported...

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Covert retail crime operation sends a sting

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police An undercover Police operation is sending a strong warning to retailers who might be using dubious supply chains or purchasing stolen goods. For the past year,...

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Arrest after firearms incident in Dargaville

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged over a firearms incident that occurred at a Dargaville address on Thursday night. Police responded at 6.40pm to Ranfurly Street following...

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Epsom incident: Update on cyclist’s condition

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise one cyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition, following the events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. The boy’s parents have been overwhelmed...

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Multi-agency rescue of missing woman in Nelson

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A coordinated and rapid response involving New Zealand Police, Land Search and Rescue Nelson, and Hato Hone St John led to the rescue of a missing...

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State Highway 98 closed following crash

· August 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 98 remains closed following a crash this morning. Police were called to a crash where a car hit a power pole on Lorne Dacre...

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Appeal for witnesses, Kauri fatal crash

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to make enquiries following a fatal crash in Kauri earlier this week. The crash occurred on State Highway 1 just before 8.30pm on...

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Enhanced citizens’ arrest powers pass into law

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Businesses are about to have enhanced powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Crimes Act Amendment Bill passing its final reading in...

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Crash causing delays Dinsdale, Hamilton

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police were called to a crash involving a car and mobility scooter in Dinsdale, Hamilton at approximately 1.10pm.  The crash occurred at the roundabout intersection at...

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BOP Police put the brakes on dirt bike

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Deirdre Lack Bay of Plenty Police have impounded another dirt bike as part of an ongoing enforcement operation to target illegal and...

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Police acknowledge sentencing in Hamilton

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander:     Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Brian Denys McFarlane, a 56-year-old man, sentenced to 9 years and...

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Operation targets meth linked to Mongols

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A five month-long Police operation has disrupted a methamphetamine importation ring, and in process shut down the North Island pad for the Mongols gang.  Five people...

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James Miller appointed FMA chair

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer today announced the appointment of James Miller as chair of the Financial Markets Authority...

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Three prolific shoplifters arrested in the Hutt

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Shaun Lingard, Area Prevention Manager, Hutt Valley Police:  Wellington District Police have arrested three repeat offenders within the last two weeks for separate shoplifting incidents...

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Community concerns result in serious charges

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A Far North man is facing serious charges relating to child exploitation material after community concerns prompted a Police investigation. Northland Police expect more charges to...

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Napier Road/SH3 closed, Ashhurst, Manawatū

· August 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Napier Road/State Highway 3 is closed between Ashhurst and Woodville in Manawatū due to ice.  Police were made aware of a single-vehicle crash on Napier Road...

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Epsom arrest: Police confirm 14 charges

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge this morning’s events have been extremely confronting for our Epsom community. A 49-year-old man is in custody and will be facing a multitude of...

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Search for missing woman Natalie is suspended, Golden Bay

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Nelson Search and Rescue Incident Controller, Senior Constable Jonathan Fris:  The search for missing woman Natalie Alexander-Browning, 80, in Golden Bay has formally been...

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Three arrests following 24kg opium interception

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Varnam Three people have been arrested after an investigation by the Tauranga Crime Investigation Branch targeting the importation and distribution of...

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Media Advisory: Epsom incident

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police will be available to speak to media this afternoon following this morning’s incident in Epsom. Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel will speak at...

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Man arrested after Epsom incident

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody following a violent series of events that unfolded in Epsom this morning.  Cordons remain in place while investigators continue to piece...

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Serious incident, Epsom

· August 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a serious incident in Epsom this morning.  Emergency services were called to Manukau Road at around 7.05am. The public can be reassured that...