Law Enforcement / New Zealand Teen accused of Canterbury vehicle thefts used keys taken from car to burgle Christchurch home, Police say The 18-year-old faces more than 20 dishonesty charges after alleged overnight offending across Pegasus, West Melton, Casebrook, Christchurch and Hanmer Springs, and has been remanded in custody.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Four youths arrested after spikes stop stolen Nissan linked to Dunedin petrol drive-offs Police say a wave of public calls about erratic driving ended with a spiked stop on SH1 near Waitati; the driver faces unlawful taking and theft charges.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Loaded cut-down rifle seized after gang insignia stop in Palmerston North Police say a stop for an alleged patch breach led to a search that found a .22 with a round chambered, blades and ammunition; a 36-year-old is due in court today.
Law Enforcement / Sport Three guns seized for unlicensed hunting as Southland duck season opens The joint Police and Fish & Game sweep across Southland’s ponds and maimai found most hunters following the rules, with no incidents reported.
Emergency / Law Enforcement One dead, one seriously injured after two dirt-bike riders knocked off bikes in Kaikohe–Moerewa Police are examining two nearby scenes and have closed part of Ngapipito Road as they work to establish what happened late last night.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police name man who died after SH2 Takapau crash Matthew John Dasent, 58, from Takapau, died after a 29 April crash; Police investigation continues.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Two arrests after separate Rānui stabbings; officer knocked down, bus stop bystander injured. Police say the incidents on Swanson Road were unrelated, with two people hospitalised and a detective suffering grazing injuries.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police seize 17 firearms and cash in Hawke’s Bay gang operation, nine in court The week-long Operation Tar paired raids with a support hub for affected whānau, and more arrests are expected.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police seek woman walking husky who may have witnessed Fairfield Park assault The woman is believed to have spoken with both parties after an incident near Trafalgar Street South, and investigators want to hear from her.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Missing 11-year-old Hamilton boy found safe The boy, last seen in Glenview on 29 April, has been located and is safe, police say.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Remuera man jailed after investigators find nearly 9,000 child exploitation images and videos The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to four possession charges after a DIA probe linked him to an online account that uploaded an objectionable video; his devices will be destroyed and he must register as a child sex offender.
Law Enforcement / New Zealand Police renew appeal in search for Kevin Belling, missing from Motu Rimu farm since 9 January The investigation has uncovered no new leads after extensive searches, and Police are asking rural residents to check their properties.
