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5 Jun 2020 3:53pm News:
Southern

Police acknowledge sentencing of Reginald Ozanne

Police acknowledge the sentencing of the Reginald Robert Ozanne at the Dunedin District Court in relation to the death of Star, the miniature pony, in Waitati in February 2019. Ozanne was ... More

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30 May 2020 2:46pm News:
Southern

Update - missing man, Dunedin

The 26-year-old man previously reported missing from central Dunedin has been found safe and well.  Police thank the public for their assistance.  ENDS  Issued by Police Media ... More

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22 May 2020 2:56pm News:
Southern

Update: Dale Watene, homicide enquiry launched

Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Stuart Harvey: Police have now launched a homicide enquiry following the discovery of a body in the Longwood Forestry block ... More

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21 May 2020 10:26pm News:
Southern

Name release - Crash, Kawarau River

Police can now confirm the identity of the person found in a partially-submerged vehicle in the Kawarau River yesterday afternoon, following a crash that was discovered on Tuesday evening. ... More

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21 May 2020 11:05am News:
Southern

Update: Search for Dale Watene

Statement to be attributed to Detective Sergeant Chris Lucy: Southland Police have located a body in the Longwood Forestry block. The body is believed to be missing man Dale ... More

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20 May 2020 6:58pm News:
Southern

Update – Crash, Kawarau River

Statement to be attributed to Otago Lakes Central Area Commander Olaf Jensen Police can now confirm a body has been recovered following the crash on State Highway 6 near Victoria Flats ... More

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