Operation Matata: ‘Significant threat’ exposed in second phase of smuggling operation

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Source: New Zealand Police A joint Police-Customs investigation has unravelled a major transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into New Zealand. Operation Matata has identified that the syndicate was allegedly smuggling Class A drugs through unattended baggage on international flights, primarily through Auckland International Airport. … Read more

The graduation of eighty-seven officers sees surge of new talent

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Source: New Zealand Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, Minister of Police the Hon Mark Mitchell, members of the police executive and wing patron, Dame Noeline Taurua congratulated the 87 graduating constables from Wing 386 today.  Families and friends celebrated the newly attested police officers at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this afternoon acknowledging the successful … Read more

MEDIA ADVISORY: Eighty-seven new police officers on their way to districts

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Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 386 Dame Noeline Taurua DNZM Police recruit wing graduation. What:     Graduation of the New Zealand Police 386 Recruit Wing.Who:      For families and friends to celebrate with the newly attested police officers.Why:      Completion and graduation from their initial training course.Where:   Te Rauparaha … Read more

Changes to ANZSOC standard

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Source: New Zealand Police In an effort to simplify and provide a number of enhancements to the way offence data is presented, New Zealand Police, Statistics New Zealand and the wider Justice sector are implementing the revised Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC) 2023.  This is the first significant review and revision of … Read more

Freezin’ for a reason in Christchurch: Polar Plunge fundraiser this weekend

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Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation: What:       Polar Plunge Christchurch; take part or donate:  https://specialolympics.org.nz/Where:     New Brighton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (Surf club is on Marine Parade between Lonsdale and Hawke Streets)Why:        To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.When:      Saturday … Read more

Cocaine investigation uncovers largest ever LSD seizure

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Source: New Zealand Police A joint drug importation investigation has intercepted a record-breaking quantity of LSD brought into New Zealand. Under Operation Spin, New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs have been investigating the importation and supply of Class A controlled drugs from the United States into New Zealand. Four search warrants were carried out … Read more

Be a giver while you shiver – Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Wellington

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Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation What:      Polar Plunge Wellington, take part or donate:  https://specialolympics.org.nz/Where:    Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay, WellingtonWhy:       To raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes across New Zealand.When:     Saturday 26 July 2025, 9amWho:       Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, Police, and other … Read more

Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Friday 25 July 2025

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Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity tomorrow, Friday 25 July, to enable staff to undertake professional development. A small team will be available between 6am and 8pm to respond to urgent queries and significant events. Other queries may be held for a response in the coming days. We … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Mark Eruiti Taute

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Mark Eruiti Taute, 51. He is wanted in relation to a number of offences and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Taute is believed to be actively evading Police and should not be approached. Anyone with … Read more

Name release: Ōtara homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Police conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Ōtara on Friday evening can now release his name. He was Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela, 19, of Auckland. Police extend our thoughts to his whānau and friends at this difficult time. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says … Read more

Name release: Mt Eden Corrections Facility homicide

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the name of the man who died at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility on Friday, 27 June. He was Robert Norman Fitzpatrick, 46, of Whangārei. Police continue to offer sympathy to family and whānau at this difficult time. A man has been charged with murder … Read more

Arrest made, car seized after Stokes Valley shooting

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a 25-year-old Taitā man and seized a vehicle after yesterday’s shooting in Stokes Valley. Emergency services were called to Hanson Grove about 9am on Sunday after a report of a firearm being discharged. A man was found with life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Wellington Hospital, where he … Read more

Update: Kaiwaka incident

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can provide a short update in an investigation into a child being located in a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment in Kaiwaka on 3 August. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says the child is medically well and we are working with whānau and our partner agencies … Read more

Update – search for Roy Arbon

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Source: New Zealand Police The search for missing 75-year-old Roy Arbon has moved into a review phase after 10 days of intensive searching, after he left for a walk and did not return. Mr Arbon left on 23 July, leaving a handwritten note, and his concerned neighbour reported him missing the following day. Since that … Read more

Can you help? Police seek further information, Tyreece Te Pairi homicide investigation

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Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are asking for the public’s help as the investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi last month in Hamilton continues. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Street shortly before midnight on 20 July after an altercation between two groups. Tyreece was transported to hospital, where he sadly … Read more

Missing Auckland man located

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Source: New Zealand Police Location: Auckland City Police can advise a 75-year-old man reported missing yesterday in the Epsom area has been located safe and well. We would like to thank those members of the public who provided information. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL OSI

Information sought following Dargaville aggravated robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police Dargaville Police are appealing to the public for information following an aggravated robbery in Aratapu earlier this month. Investigations are continuing after a person was injured and a vehicle stolen from a property on Pouto Road on 18 July. Detective Constable Wendy McDermott, Dargaville CIB, says Police received a report at … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, SH30

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a fatal crash on SH30 on 25 July. She was 53-year-old, Joni Tuhakaraina from Tokoroa. Police extend our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more

Health Plan ignores New Zealanders with the worst health outcomes – IHC

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Source: IHC IHC is calling on the Government to stop leaving intellectually disabled people behind in health reforms. Last week’s tabling of Te Pae Tata – The New Zealand Health Plan 2024–2027, signals a major investment in rebuilding the country’s health system. But IHC says the plan fails the very group with the worst and … Read more

Health Minister opens super-sized Boulcott Hospital, expanding health care in Hutt Valley

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Source: Boulcott Hospital The transformation of Lower Hutt’s only private hospital including the addition of two new state-of-the-art operating theatres will greatly enhance surgical services in the Wellington region. Health Minister Simeon Brown cut the ribbon today on a refurbished and expanded Boulcott Hospital, completed after a $25 million investment that included two new operating … Read more

Weather News – Cool, dry days to start the week – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 4th – Friday 8th August–    Dry days to start the week, then rain spreading north from later Wednesday through Friday.–    Cold daytime temperatures and frosty nights, warming up on Thursday, but back to winter with a cold southerly change on Friday.–    Strong easterly winds for Northland, … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Ltd. Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Reserve Asset with $5 Million Initial Allocation

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset and has authorized an immediate allocation of $5 … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces the Date of its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, announced today that its Board of Directors (the ”Board”) has scheduled the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) to be held on September 12, 2025, at 5:00 … Read more

NZ-AU: Brazilian Rare Earths June 2025 Quarterly Report

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: BRE / OTCQX: BRELY) (‘BRE’) is pleased to report substantial progress across its portfolio of rare earth elements and critical minerals projects during the quarter ended 30 June 2025, with key milestones achieved that materially advance BRE’s transition from exploration … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova Minerals Advises Permitting for the West Susitna Access Road to the Estelle Project Site has been Submitted

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage Alaska, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announced that the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) has submitted its application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the permitting of the West … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova Powers Forward at Estelle with Strong Backing

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne Australia, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announce that the Nova Minerals Board of Directors recently visited the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, where they were warmly received by a diverse … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Announces Entry into Funding Agreement for up to US$100Million of Convertible Debentures

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, announced today the entry into a definitive Funding Agreement to provide NOVONIX up to US$95,000,000, in exchange for the issue of up to US$100,000,000 of unsecured convertible … Read more