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23 Jan 2022 9:55am News:
Southern

Cromwell cyclist seriously injured, vehicle leaves scene

A cyclist has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Cromwell this morning.   The incident occurred at the intersection of Shortcut Road and Partridge Road at around 7.45am ... More

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Media release - name release
18 Jan 2022 9:25am News:
Southern

Name release - fatal crash, Wanaka

Police can confirm the man who died in a road crash yesterday morning near Wanaka Airport was Martin Charles Te-Au, 39, of Wanaka. Police extend our thoughts and deepest sympathies to his ... More

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17 Jan 2022 7:37pm News:
Southern

Fatality confirmed following glider crash

Police can confirm a person has died following a glider crash on Mt. St. Cuthbert, near Omarama, this afternoon. The crash was reported to emergency services at about 2.15pm. Rescue ... More

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17 Jan 2022 9:30am News:
Southern

Appeal for information following Invercargill crash

Police are appealing for information or potential witnesses to a vehicle crash in Invercargill at approximately 5:22pm on Saturday 15 January. The incident occurred at the intersection of ... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
16 Jan 2022 1:33pm News:
Southern

Update: Police seek information following Oamaru robbery

Police have arrested a 34-year-old local man for the aggravated robbery and burglary of the Unichem Pharmacy on Thames Highway at the Oamaru North End on 14 January.     He will appear in Timaru ... More

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16 Jan 2022 10:10am News:
Southern

Police seek information following Oamaru robbery

Oamaru Police are seeking information from the public following an aggravated robbery at the Unichem Northend Pharmacy just after 5.30pm on Friday 14 January. A man entered the premises, ... More

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