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RNZ News
2 days ago
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Person allegedly threatened with weapon during road rage incident in Massey, West Auckland
(File photo) Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A road rage incident in West Auckland allegedly ended with a person being threatened with a weapon, police say. A police spokesperson said officers were called to Don Buck Rd in Massey just before 8pm on Saturday following a "road rage incident". "One party was allegedly threatened with a weapon," they said. No one was injured and police were making inquiries, the spokesperson confirmed. The police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
2 days ago
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Emergency services responding to incident in Massey, West Auckland
(File photo) Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Emergency services are scrambling to 'an evolving situation' in the West Auckland suburb of Massey. RNZ understands police and ambulance crews are responding. Do you know more? Email iwitness@ The police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area. St John Ambulance said the incident was "an evolving situation" and referred RNZ to the police. RNZ has sought comment from police. More to come ... Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
6 days ago
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Man's death in Auckland park treated as unexplained
Photo: The death of a man found in a park Sir Woolf Fisher Park in Mt Wellington is being treated as unexplained. Police said they were called to a hardware shop on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway about 1.30am on Wednesday after an alarm went off. "Police units arrived on scene and established cordons around the store," Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill said. Crew in the Eagle helicopter spotted a man lying in the grounds of nearby Sir Woolf Fisher Park, he said. "It appeared the man was not responsive, and units were directed to his location commencing first aid on him," he said. However the man was confirmed to have died. Police are investigating whether he was involved in the burglary. "We are treating the man's death as unexplained at this very early stage, and expect a post mortem examination to be carried out today," Darvill said. Police are also looking for one other person in relation to the burglary. A scene examination was being completed at the reserve, which backs off Barrack Road. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
20-07-2025
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Auckland street racer clampdown: Dozens fined, cars impounded
Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied / Police Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night. The coordinated crackdown - backed by the Eagle helicopter - targeted an estimated 200 vehicles involved in the illegal gathering, police said. Officers fanned out across known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau, setting up checkpoints and making their presence felt early in the night. More than 2500 drivers were stopped and tested for alcohol. Over 15 returned excess breath alcohol readings, while a further 70 infringements were issued for various offences. Police also ordered 71 vehicles to undergo mechanical inspections, dishing out 33 green stickers for minor defects and six pink stickers for serious safety issues. Five vehicles were impounded. Despite the size of the convoy, police said the group caused little disruption to the wider public. "Dozens of police units worked hard to disrupt the event," said Inspector Regan James. "We saw some illegal behaviour - burnouts and other dangerous driving - but staff did well to stay on top of it and break up the convoys." The operation now shifts into an investigation phase, with officers reviewing footage and other evidence to identify additional offenders. "We'll be taking strong enforcement action wherever possible," James said. "We've been very clear - there's zero tolerance for this kind of reckless behaviour on our roads." Police are encouraging the public to report antisocial driving. If it's happening in real-time, call 111. Reports can also be lodged via the non-emergency 105 line or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
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Arrest after attempted burglary at Whitford house
Photo: 123RF One person has been arrested and police are searching for another after an attempted burglary near Whitford, in rural Auckland. Officers were alerted just before 12.30am on Wednesday after residents heard glass breaking and secured themselves in part of the house. The offenders were unable to get in, and left the scene. Officers, a dog unit, and the police Eagle helicopter were deployed, and arrested a man after a sighting on Wades Road. Police have charged a 44-year-old man with burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed yard. The victims were shaken by what took place, relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Rakana Cook said.
