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23 Jun 2022 11:02am News:
Wellington

Update - missing person, Wellington

The 16-year-old reported missing earlier this week has been located, safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for thier assistance and support. ENDS Issued by ... More

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Media release - Investigation update - arrest
19 Jun 2022 5:21pm News:
Wellington

Update: Investigation into assault on 3-month-old, Masterton

Masterton Police have today charged a 34-year-old Masterton man in relation to the assault of a three-month-old child in Masterton on 16 June. The man is charged with wounding with intent ... More

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18 Jun 2022 5:05pm News:
Wellington

Investigation in to assault on 3-month-old, Masterton

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth, Wairarapa Police Criminal Investigation Branch. Shortly after 8.30pm on Thursday 16th June Police were called to an ... More

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17 Jun 2022 2:38pm News:
Wellington

Stolen bikes recovered in Wellington

Attributable to Wellington Tactical Crime Unit Detective Jason Gore: Police recovered five stolen bikes from a Wellington property on Thursday, as a result of ongoing ... More

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17 Jun 2022 6:43am News:
Wellington

Fatality following house fire, Chatham Islands

Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand received a report of a house fire at a residential property about 3.30pm yesterday in a remote area of the Chatham Islands. The body of a deceased ... More

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13 Jun 2022 2:53pm News:
Wellington

Missing man found, Masterton

The 42-year-old man initially said to be missing in Masterton has been located.  He is safe and well.  ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre More

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