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          Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Assault in New Plymouth
          Police Appeal

          Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Assault in New Plymouth

          Police are seeking public assistance and witnesses following an assault on Elliot Street in New Plymouth on Sunday 30 August.

          Tony Skilling1 week ago
          New World Stratford reverses ban on uniformed High School students
          Retail Ban

          New World Stratford reverses ban on uniformed High School students

          Stratford New World has now reversed a ban on uniformed Stratford High School students from entering the store unless accompanied by a parent, caregiver, or teacher.

          Tony Skilling3 weeks ago
          Man charged after firearms and drugs seized during Stratford traffic stop
          Police News

          Man charged after firearms and drugs seized during Stratford traffic stop

          A 37-year-old man faces multiple charges after Taranaki Police seized a 3D-printed firearm, a shotgun, ammunition, and drugs during a routine traffic stop in Stratford.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Police arrest fleeing drivers and impound vehicles in major Taranaki road safety operation
          Police Operation

          Police arrest fleeing drivers and impound vehicles in major Taranaki road safety operation

          A major Taranaki road policing operation over the weekend resulted in dozens of driving infringements, five impounded vehicles, and the arrest of two fleeing drivers.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Armed Police Arrest Disqualified Driver in Eltham After Firearm Report
          Armed Response

          Armed Police Arrest Disqualified Driver in Eltham After Firearm Report

          An armed police operation in Eltham has resulted in the arrest of a disqualified driver following reports of a firearm being presented on State Highway 3 near Hāwera.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Man in custody following firearms incident in Stratford
          Police Update

          Man in custody following firearms incident in Stratford

          A man is in custody and schools were placed into lockdown as a precaution following a firearms incident on Oberon Street in Stratford.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Two Arrested After Sleep Assault on Tumai Street; Four Others Detained in Hamilton
          Police News

          Two Arrested After Sleep Assault on Tumai Street; Four Others Detained in Hamilton

          Police have arrested two people locally and detained four others in Hamilton following a serious assault on a sleeping occupant at a Tumai Street property.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Rotokare Scenic Reserve Appeals for Help After Essential Vehicle Stolen and Burned
          Community Loss

          Rotokare Scenic Reserve Appeals for Help After Essential Vehicle Stolen and Burned

          Rotokare Scenic Reserve is appealing for community support after its only on-road vehicle was stolen in Rotorua and destroyed by fire.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Four Arrested and 59 Infringements Issued in Taranaki Police Crackdown on Anti-Social Driving
          Police Crackdown

          Four Arrested and 59 Infringements Issued in Taranaki Police Crackdown on Anti-Social Driving

          Taranaki Police impounded vehicles, arrested four people, and issued dozens of fines during a weekend operation targeting dangerous driving and hostile behavior in the region.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Nelson Police Officer Lyn Fleming
          Court Sentencing

          Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Nelson Police Officer Lyn Fleming

          Hayden Tasker has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a 22-year non-parole period for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in a deliberate vehicle attack.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Stolen Inglewood Pink Panther Statue Recovered by Police
          Statue Recovered

          Stolen Inglewood Pink Panther Statue Recovered by Police

          Police have arrested three people and recovered Inglewood's beloved Pink Panther statue after it was allegedly stolen overnight.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          New Plymouth Woman Avoids Prison After Coward Punch Attack
          Court News

          New Plymouth Woman Avoids Prison After Coward Punch Attack

          A New Plymouth woman has been sentenced to six months of community detention after knocking a young mother unconscious in a coward punch assault.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          ACT Proposes Three-Year Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentence for Three-Strike Burglars
          Election Policy

          ACT Proposes Three-Year Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentence for Three-Strike Burglars

          ACT has announced a new "Three Strikes for Burglary" election policy that would mandate a three-year minimum prison sentence with no parole for third-time offenders.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Pukekura Park Playground Slide Damaged by Fire as Vandalism Costs Soar in New Plymouth
          Community Alert

          Pukekura Park Playground Slide Damaged by Fire as Vandalism Costs Soar in New Plymouth

          New Plymouth District Council faces escalating vandalism costs, including an $8,000 repair bill for a Pukekura Park slide damaged in a recent fire.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Graffiti Surge and Vandalism Put Pressure on New Plymouth District Council Budget
          Council News

          Graffiti Surge and Vandalism Put Pressure on New Plymouth District Council Budget

          A spike in graffiti incidents and vandalism to public facilities, including a playground slide fire, is putting significant pressure on the New Plymouth District Council's clean-up budget.

          Tony Skilling3 months ago
          Vandalism and Fire Damage Reported at Pukekura Park Playground and Pavilion
          Park Vandalism

          Vandalism and Fire Damage Reported at Pukekura Park Playground and Pavilion

          The big slide at Pukekura Park playground has been closed due to fire damage, while the nearby Bellringer Pavilion toilets were vandalised overnight.

          Tony Skilling3 months ago
          NPDC Councillor John Woodward Releases Autobiography Detailing Police Career and Challenges
          Book Release

          NPDC Councillor John Woodward Releases Autobiography Detailing Police Career and Challenges

          New Plymouth District Councillor and former police officer John Woodward has released his 400-page autobiography, "Risking It All," detailing his frontline career and experiences challenging internal corruption.

          Tony Skilling9 months ago
          Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Altercation in New Plymouth CBD
          Police Incident

          Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Altercation in New Plymouth CBD

          A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal altercation in New Plymouth's St Aubyn Street, which led to a homicide investigation and ongoing scene examination.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Watch: Rubbish Dumping Outside Hospice Charity Shop Costs $500, Diverting Funds from Patient Care
          Community Alert

          Watch: Rubbish Dumping Outside Hospice Charity Shop Costs $500, Diverting Funds from Patient Care

          A video shows two men illegally dumping unsaleable mattresses and furniture outside the Hospice Taranaki charity shop warehouse, costing the organisation $500 that could have been used for essential patient care.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Police Urge Rural Taranaki Residents to Be Vigilant Amid Rising Dishonesty Offending
          Public Safety

          Police Urge Rural Taranaki Residents to Be Vigilant Amid Rising Dishonesty Offending

          New Zealand Police are advising farmers and rural residents in Taranaki to increase vigilance and secure their properties, as they note a rise in opportunistic dishonesty offending across the region.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Daytona Thompson Sentenced for Manslaughter, Sparks Calls for Tougher "Coward Punch" Laws
          Court Ruling

          Daytona Thompson Sentenced for Manslaughter, Sparks Calls for Tougher "Coward Punch" Laws

          Daytona Thompson received a 4-year, 2-month sentence for the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko, sparking outrage and renewed calls for tougher "coward punch" laws in New Zealand.

          Tony Skilling11 months ago
          Photos: Protest held outside New Plymouth District Court
          Court Protest

          Photos: Protest held outside New Plymouth District Court

          Family and supporters of Dan Nganeko gathered outside New Plymouth District Court to advocate for stronger sentencing laws following a manslaughter case.

          Tony Skilling11 months ago
          Taranaki Teen Charged After 13 Cars Damaged in Waitara and New Plymouth Vandalism Spree
          Youth Crime

          Taranaki Teen Charged After 13 Cars Damaged in Waitara and New Plymouth Vandalism Spree

          A Taranaki teen has been arrested and charged with wilful damage to 13 cars across Waitara and New Plymouth, with police inquiries ongoing and a second youth also facing charges.

          Tony Skilling1 year ago