Recorded crime statistics released today for the 2013 calendar year show that crime was up by 1.6 percent in the Central Police District.
A total of 28,006 offences were recorded ... More
Palmerston North Police are investigating the circumstances behind a woman being admitted to hospital in a critical condition last night (13 March, 2014).
The 49-year-old woman was ... More
Whanganui Police can now release the name of the male pedestrian killed on SH3 at Turakina yesterday evening (10 March, 2014).
He was Anthony Shramka, aged 27, of Whanganui. ... More
A 27-year-old male pedestrian has been struck and killed by a truck and trailer unit on SH3 at Turakina in the Rangitïkei yesterday evening (10 March, 2014).
The crash happened ... More
Officers have now located the body of a man who was last seen swimming in the Whanganui River yesterday (7 March, 2014).
The Police Dive Squad located the man’s body at approximately 1:30pm ... More
Whanganui Police have launched a search for a 46-year-old man after he was last seen swimming in the Whanganui River today.
Police were notified of the man’s disappearance at about 2pm at ... More