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The death of a man found critically injured in Miramar last week is now being treated as a homicide, as Police urgently seek two pedestrians and motorists with dashcam footage.
Abdul Nabizadah, 63, was located with serious head injuries at the intersection of Camperdown Road and Totara Road, about 2.20am on 17 March. Mr Nabizadah was found by Police carrying out area enquiries following a serious burglary that happened a short distance away about 20 minutes earlier.
Sadly, he died in hospital the following day.
A post-mortem determined Mr Nabizadah died as a result of blunt force injury after being assaulted, and further enquiries have led to the investigation being upgraded to a homicide this morning.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
As part of our investigation, we urgently need to hear from two people who had earlier passed by the area where Mr Nabizadah was found.
At 12.28am, a man was seen walking down Camperdown Road from Totara Street and turned right in to Darlington Road from Totara Street. The man was wearing a light-coloured top and dark pants.
We know Mr Nabizadah arrived in Totara Street in his silver-coloured Toyota Aqua, registration NQE681, at 12.25am, so this man may well have seen Mr Nabizadah and or his vehicle. We urge this person, or anyone who may know them, to come forward as soon as possible.
At 1.30am, a man in fitness clothing or activewear was seen running south on Darlington Road, before crossing the Camperdown Road intersection. He was wearing a blue shirt, and we also need to hear from him.
Just as crucially, the investigators need to hear from any motorist who has dashcam footage and was in the Miramar area between midnight and 3am on 17 March, in particular anyone who travelled through the intersection of Totara Street and Camperdown Road. Even if your footage shows no cars or people on the street, itโs important that we see it.
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐๐ฟ๐ด๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐
Police are progressing a second investigation into a disturbing burglary, where two people found an intruder rummaging through their Darlington Road house about 2am on 17 March. During the burglary there was a physical altercation which caused an injury to the homeowner.
We have yet to locate this offender, who had been wearing gumboots and a white cap, and is described by witnesses as possibly being of Mฤori descent, between 177-180cm tall (5โ10โ to 5โ11โ) and of and athletic build.
Investigators have been speaking with neighbours and reviewing evidence gathered at the scene, but we have yet to establish a link between the burglary and the death of Mr Nabizadah.
Meanwhile, Police are continuing to carry out reassurance patrols in the Miramar area. We know these events are upsetting and concerning for the community, but the investigation teams are working doggedly to get justice for the victims of the homicide and burglary, and their families. Police are providing ongoing support to both families.
If you have any information that could help the investigation teams, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250317/6324, or reference Operation Celtic.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
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 itโs 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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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
Sonic Delusion at Hilltop 6/12/25
Come along tonight for this great gig! Too funky for folk and too folky for funk โ thatโs Sonic Delusionโs happy, funky, and groovy indie pop. 7pm for 7.30. Celebrating the release of Andrรฉ Manellaโs (lead man of Turkey the Bird here with his solo performance) new single โSmooothโ, the vibrant Swiss-Kiwi performer is armed with his trusty loop pedal and an array of instruments. Sonic Delusion layers beats, baselines, and melodies into a boogielicious live performance โbursting with more funk than folk can handle.โ Andrรฉ has built a reputation for turning every gig into a feel-good party โ โfunny, fresh and funkyโฆ a welcome breath of entertainment, joy, fun and smilesโ Graham Reid โ Elsewhere. From Taranaki to the lower North Island, the โSmooothโ release tour promises catchy hooks, infectious grooves, and the perfect excuse to shake your worries away. โcatchy melodic hooks that make you want to get up and danceโ Amy Maynard โ NZ Musician Magazine
Enjoy the lovely vibe at Hilltop. Details and street number given with booking confirmation email. www.hilltophouseconcerts.co.nz.....................
โTis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedinโs 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.
๐ โA good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the sellerโs Facebook profile was created. If itโs very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.โ
๐ Another important step is to make sure the sellerโs profile name and bank account name match up. โWeโre seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - thatโs a huge red flag."
๐ โWhen youโre 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."
๐ โQuite frankly, itโs 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."
๐ "If youโre buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if itโs stolen or if thereโs money owed on it.โ
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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