Homicide in Te Awamutu
Police have a homicide investigation underway after a man died overnight in Te Awamutu.
Police and Hato Hone St John were called to a disorder incident on Te Rahu Road near Picquet Road at about 11:45pm where the victim was located unconscious.
Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, he sadly died at the scene shortly after Police arrival.
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman at the scene and they were taken into custody without incident.
They are now assisting Police with our investigation and charges are being considered.
A scene examination is underway and traffic management is in place to divert traffic from the area.
Police are very early in our investigation and our focus is on establishing the circumstances leading into the incident and to support the victim’s family.
Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests as the investigation progresses.
We appreciate this will be concerning to the community and they can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
Anyone with information which they think may be of assistance to the Police investigation, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 241016/0455.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Waikato?
When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?
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44.4% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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55.6% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
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