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Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Thirty-three stores passed the test. 123RF Auckland police are disappointed after three liquor stores sold alcohol to minors. During the last three weeks, over 30 stores...

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Crash, Southern Motorway, Dunedin

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash which has blocked northbound lanes on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. The crash involves a logging truck and car. It...

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Fast and fudged: Crimes bill omits crimes

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moves 12 different proposed laws through 32 stages of parliamentary approval. Included in...

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Anonymous tip leads Police to alleged meth supplier

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A confidential tip-offs from the Whangamatā community has helped Police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into town. Police are praising the public for taking a stand...

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Serious crash: Fitzherbert East Road, SH57

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, east of Palmerston North. Police were called to the scene about...

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Police increases presence in Napier this weekend

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore: Police will have a visible presence in and around Napier on Saturday 13 December,...

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Timaru’s Christmas tree set on fire, won’t be replaced

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Timaru Christmas tree has suffered some significant fire damage overnight. Timaru District Council Police have charged a man with deliberately setting Timaru’s public Christmas tree...

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Pair arrested following kidnapping and robbery

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Two people are facing serious charges following an incident in Wesley last night. The victim had arranged via Facebook marketplace to purchase a vehicle and meet...

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High meth levels in water lead to Mongrel Mob arrests

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two gang members and an associate have been arrested in Hawke’s Bay following a six- month investigation into high levels of methamphetamine...

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Waikato trio accused of copper thefts

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand In recent years there have been reports of copper being stolen. Supplied Three people have been arrested following an investigation into ongoing thefts of copper. They...

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Person seriously injured in Lower Hutt

· December 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police are investigating after a person was found with serious injuries at a property in Lower Hutt. Emergency services...

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Minister welcomes longer submission period for Arms Bill

· December 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is welcoming the Justice Select Committee’s decision to allow a longer submission period for the Arms Bill and is urging New...