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Police round up shoplifting trio

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three offenders find themselves charged after a botched getaway with thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools. Police were advised of a shoplifting at a Grey...

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Two before the courts, drugs and cash located, Cromwell

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people are before the courts, following the execution of a search warrant at a Cromwell address. After receiving information through a Crime Stoppers report, Cromwell...

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Questions raised over TVNZ’s editorial independence

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand TVNZ. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Questions have been raised about TVNZ’s editorial independence after its chair discussed a news story with Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith, media commentator Tim...

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Bill to modernise census passes first reading

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to support a more efficient census and provide timelier data for New Zealand has passed its first reading today, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and...

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Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police is aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing the...

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Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu. Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house...

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Police RUN recruitment operation in Auckland

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Ahead of a major recruitment activation and partnership with Round the Bays in Auckland this Sunday, Police are announcing more recruit wings are coming to Auckland. ...

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Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area...

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One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local...

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Dangerous drivers face court

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have impounded seven vehicles and summonsed four drivers to court with another three pending charges following a gang-related funeral procession. A Police operation monitored the...

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Two arrests following Papakura shooting

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting in Papakura on Saturday morning. Police were conducting patrols in the Clevedon Road area...

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Person killed in fire at Auckland home

· March 5, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire this morning. RNZ / FELIX WALTON Police are at the scene of a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu. A scene guard is...