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Seven youth have been arrested following a number of recent burglaries in the Gore area.

Between 5pm Monday 7 April and 8am Tuesday 8 April, Gore Police received reports of multiple reports of burglaries in the Main Street area.

After making a number of enquiries into the incidents, Police identified and located seven young people who are believed to be involved.

Some of the young people were located in the Dunedin area.

The seven youth have been spoken to by Police and have been referred to Youth Services.

We understand this activity is incredibly frustrating to members of the public, and we will continue to work to hold offenders to account.

However we cannot do this alone, if you witness any suspicious or unlawful activity, please contact Police with as much information you can safely gather.

You can contact us on 111, or for non-emergencies through 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or call 105.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

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A man who was critically injured following a crash in Brockville last month has died in hospital this morning.

The crash occurred on Brockville Road at about 4:15pm on Saturday 29 March.

A 31-year-old man is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 24 April, charged with reckless driving causing injury in relation to the incident.

Further charges are being considered.

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Please attribute to Sergeant Sam Oram

Queenstown Police are seeking information from the public after a speeding motorcyclist failed to stop for Police.

At around 4:20am yesterday (Monday 14 April), a vehicle was seen by Police travelling at around two times the posted speed limit on Frankton Road, near Yewlett Crescent.

The bike was signalled to stop, however it failed to do so. Due to the speed, Police did not pursue. The last sighting of the bike was at about 4:25am as it travelled past the Z petrol station on Frankton Road, heading towards the Queenstown CBD.

This driving behaviour puts not only the bike riders at risk, but also other motorists. Police will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to this kind of behaviour and in all cases where possible, Police will make follow-up enquiries to ensure these dangerous road users are held accountable.

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw this bike travelling through Queenstown in the early hours of yesterday morning. The bike was a sports bike with two people on it.

We would also like to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the bike.

Please contact Police on 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250414/1674.

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One person has died after a crash north of Dunedin overnight.

Emergency services were called to the Northern Motorway south of Waitati shortly after 3:30am, where a car had gone down a bank.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was sadly located deceased.

The road remains blocked while a scene examination takes place – light vehicles are asked to follow the marked detour.

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Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Gore on Saturday 5 April.

He was 18-year-old Cyris Michael Wakefield, of Charlton, Gore.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Police are working to determine the circumstances of the crash.

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One person has died following a serious crash on Charlton Siding Road, Waimumu, Gore last night.

The crash involving a single vehicle was reported at around 10pm, Saturday 5 April.

Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased at the scene.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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A pair of alleged burglars in the middle of removing a hot water cylinder and copper piping from a Tikipunga property have been caught in the act.

Police were alerted to a burglary at a property undergoing renovation on Thomas Street just after 9.30am yesterday.

The homeowner reported seeing, through security cameras, two people allegedly inside the premises removing items from the home.

Whangārei Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson, says Police were notified after two people were seen breaking into the property, which is currently under construction.

“The Police Dog Unit, Delta, has responded and apprehended two people allegedly trying to run out the back of the property with tools.

“One person suffered a minor dog bite as a result.

“CCTV footage proved invaluable in this case, alerting the homeowner to the pair entering the property and allowing them to see the footage in real time.

“CCTV is a great security measure and not only can it alert you as incidents are happening, but it is also a crucial tool in identifying offenders and providing critical evidence.”

A 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman have been charged with burglary and will appear in Whangārei District Court today.

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Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Raumanga this morning.

The crash, between a truck and pedestrian, was reported at 9.34am.

Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing into the crash.

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One person has died following a crash in Ruawai this afternoon.

The single vehicle crash on State Highway 12 was reported just after 2pm.

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

State Highway 12 between Jellicoe Road and Hodgson Road remains closed.

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Police can today release the name of the man who was located deceased in a vehicle in Kawakawa on 13 April.

He was 63-year-old Archibald McKenzie, of Te Tii.

Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says: “A 49-year-old man will reappear on 2 May in the Whangārei High Court, charged with Mr McKenzie’s murder.

“Police extend our thoughts with Mr McKenzie’s whānau at this difficult time.”

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police