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One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the crash about 8.25pm Friday. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Emergency services have responded to a serious motorcyle crash on State Highway 35, near...
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Serious crash, SH 35 near Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki, which was reported to Police at 8.25pm. The crash, between Te Waiiti...
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Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill for public meetings around New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Advisory group chair Sunny Kaushal intentional misinformation has been “weaponised” to undermine the campaign. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ministerial advisory group criticised for ‘lavish’ spending It...
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Further appeal for information following Queens Park arson
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate following an arson in Queens Park, Windsor on Wednesday 3 December. Police received a report at around 12:20am that four vehicles...
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Ruatiti homicide: Search for Mitchell Cole continues
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole. Supplied / NZ Police Police say they still have not found 29-year-old Mitchell Cole, who has been missing since his father and stepmother were...
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ASB drops Motorola Solutions from investment funds after review
Source: Radio New Zealand ASB says it has spent “significant time” completing a review of Motorola Solutions, and the change was not a result of external pressure. RNZ / Marika...
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Former travel agent sentenced over fraud that ‘knew no depths’
Source: New Zealand Police A former travel agent with no hesitations in ripping off her former employers and acquaintances will face 13 months home detention. The 29-year-old Waihi woman has...
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Privacy Commissioner notified following ‘technical issue’ with police incident management tool
Source: Radio New Zealand everythingpossible/123RF A “technical issue” with police’s incident management tool may have led to sensitive information that was supposed to be redacted during disclosure being made visible....
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Goldsmith unlawfully appointed Human Rights Commissioner and Race Relations Commissioner
Source: Radio New Zealand The minister appointmented Derby and Rainbow in August 2014. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The High Court has ruled Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow and Race Relations...
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Five arrested in Waikato drug bust
Source: New Zealand Police Waikato East Police arrested and charged five people when executing search warrants in relation to suspected local drug suppliers. Approximately 16 staff from Waikato East Criminal...
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Police examine toilet block in homicide investigation in Hamilton
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are examining a toilet block at a yacht club as they investigate a homicide in Hamilton. Police were called to a...
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Two men arrested after shooting in Gore
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said one of the victims was still recovering in hospital, while the other had been discharged. 123RF Police have charged two men after a shooting...
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Drugged driver taken off the road after roadside test
Source: New Zealand Police The new oral fluid screening testing has netted its first result after a man tested positive for methamphetamine at a checkpoint in Wellington. People who have...
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Media advisory: Happy holidays from the Police Media Centre + operating hours
Source: New Zealand Police On behalf of New Zealand Police, we wish all our media friends a safe and happy holiday season. Like many of you, we’ll continue to be...
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Update on Hamilton homicide investigation and appeal for information
Source: New Zealand Police Scene examinations and further enquiries are ongoing today as Hamilton Police continue to investigate a homicide. Emergency services were called to a Lake Crescent address at...
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Youths using TikTok get big shock from quick cops
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham Police caught a group of youths on the job while they livestreamed their alleged car thefts at...
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New plan to tackle organised crime
Source: New Zealand Government A new all-of-government plan to tackle organised crime was released today by Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “We are at a critical time in the fight...
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Burglar strikes the wrong chord
Source: New Zealand Police Police have strung together the events leading to a number of crimes in East Auckland. Officers have been on the hunt for a person believed to...
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Supreme Court finds government must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tenders
Source: Radio New Zealand The Supreme Court has found that climate change is a mandatory consideration when the government considers opening up new blocks for exploration and extraction. RNZ /...
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Restaurants may be able to sell take-home alcohol under revised law
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is proposing to amend alcohol legislation so restaurants with on-site retail spaces can sell take-home booze. The amendment to the...
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Two arrested in relation to Gore shooting
Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore this week. The pair – aged 36 and 54 – were arrested in Invercargill on Thursday...
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Shoplifter stuck out ‘like a sore thumb’, thanks to retailers
Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising Palmerston North retailers whose quick reporting led to an alleged shoplifter’s arrest. The teen is alleged to have stolen caps from a store...
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Ruatiti homicide: Police appeal over quad bike and trailer as search for Mitchell Cole continues
Source: Radio New Zealand A photo of Mitchell Cole that was released by police. Supplied / NZ Police Police are looking for the owner of a parked up quad bike...
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Hide and seek win for Rotorua Beat Team
Source: New Zealand Police A shoplifter stole over $13,000 worth of items then she hid in a wardrobe. She was found and arrested in Rotorua at the weekend. Area Prevention...
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Cutting red tape so restaurants can sell take-home alcohol
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is cutting unnecessary red tape so restaurants with on-site retail areas can finally sell take-home alcohol to their customers. The Government...
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Man arrested in Rotorua homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police have arrested a man for murder in connection to the death of Nicholas Mitchell last week. Mr Mitchell, 37, was found deceased in a...
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Number of abortions jumps 34% since law change
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 19 December 2025 The Abortion Services Annual Report 2025 was quietly released last week and signals a massive jump in abortions from 13,246 in...