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18 Jul 2026 7:54pm News:
Waikato

Seven youths arrested after quick response from Police in Hamilton

Seven youths have been arrested following a swift and coordinated Police response to a shoplifting incident in Hamilton. On Friday 17 July, Police were notified of a group of youths entering a store... More

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17 Jul 2026 8:22pm News:
Waikato

Woman arrested and charged following alleged marketplace scam in Hamilton

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old woman after an investigation targeting recent online marketplace scams. Detective Sergeant Logan Oliver says Police launched an investigation... More

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17 Jul 2026 4:32pm News:
Central

Man in custody following a serious assault in Whangaehu

Attributable to Inspector Phil Ward, Acting Manawatū Area Commander: One person has been taken into custody following an earlier Police operation. At around 11:50am, emergency services were called to... More

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17 Jul 2026 2:46pm News:
Southern

Four arrested following alleged assault at Mataura hotel

Southland Police have arrested and charged four people in connection to an alleged assault at a hotel in Mataura on 27 June. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says the assault took place in the... More

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Nikora Geros-Nikora, 19, has a warrant to arrest.
17 Jul 2026 12:43pm News:
Auckland City

Warrant to arrest: Nikora Geros-Nikora

Police are seeking sightings of Nikora Geros-Nikora as part of an investigation into a violent aggravated robbery in Three Kings. More

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17 Jul 2026 11:27am News:
Southern

Drugs seized following traffic stop, Dunedin

Police have charged a man after locating a large amount of drugs and cash during a traffic stop in North Dunedin last night. Around 10.30pm, Police saw a suspicious vehicle driving around the North... More

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17 Jul 2026 10:24am News:
Northland

Patience pays off for Police

The analogy of the tortoise and the hare has paid off for Police who patiently waited for a speeding vehicle spotted travelling through Whangārei overnight. Officers observed a black BMW travelling at... More

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17 Jul 2026 10:05am News:
Canterbury

Arrests following serious assault, Christchurch

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Two people have been arrested and charged after a man was seriously injured in Waltham, Christchurch, yesterday. Police found the injured man after being... More

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