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Charges after officer assaulted during Far North arrest
Source: New Zealand Police A Far North man will appear in court today after allegedly assaulting a Police officer in a failed bid to evade arrest. Frontline staff in Kaitaia...
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Appeal for information following crash, Paraparaumu
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Shaun Taiaki: Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Paraparaumu on Friday afternoon last week. At about...
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Have you seen Laquan?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Laquan, who has been reported missing from the Papakura area. The 14-year-old was last seen at about 5pm...
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Stolen car spotted and spiked
Source: New Zealand Police Three teenagers in a stolen vehicle have been apprehended after attempting to hide from Police near a shopping mall. Just after 3am this morning, the crew...
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Stop pests hitching a ride this whitebait season
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 August 2026 DOC Freshwater Species Manager Emily Funnell says the season starts on 1 September, so whitebaiters have a bit of time to make...
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Offender’s attempt to flee backfires
Source: New Zealand Police A man who allegedly stole a vehicle from a driveway before crashing it and attempting to run from Police will now face court. Police received a...
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Off-duty officer lands one in the bag
Source: New Zealand Police An off-duty officer has helped nab a shoplifter after busting him attempting to leave a Lynfield supermarket with a trolley full of groceries. At about 1.15pm...
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Minister to represent NZ at APEC food security meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is in China to represent New Zealand at the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM). “The...
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Feedback sought on Whangārei Harbour scallops
Source: New Zealand Government The public’s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
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Maritime and Marine Protection Rules updated
Source: Maritime New Zealand A package of Maritime Rules Amendments 2026 and Marine Protection Rules Amendments 2026 has been signed and will come into force on 21 September 2026. The...