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Photo of one of the impounded vehicles
3 Jun 2022 11:09am News:
Wellington

Ten vehicles impounded following driving offences on ANZAC weekend

This week Police have impounded 10 vehicles from illegal street racers for loss of traction offences following a meet in late April. Over Anzac weekend, several racers congregated in a ... More

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Media release - Investigation update - arrest
3 Jun 2022 8:19am News:
Wellington

UPDATE: Arrest made in serious burglary investigation, Wainuiomata

Statement to be attributed to Hutt Valley Prevention Manager Inspector Haley Ryan: Hutt Valley Police have arrested a 34 year-old man in relation to an Aggravated Burglary where an ... More

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IPCA Ruling
2 Jun 2022 10:04am News:
Wellington

Police acknowledge IPCA findings

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), in relation to the arrest of a youth in Porirua in October 2020. The arrest took place on 4 October 2020 ... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
16 May 2022 8:02am News:
Wellington

Hutt Valley Police investigate serious burglary in Wainuiomata

Statement to be attributed to Hutt Valley Prevention Manager Inspector Haley Ryan: Hutt Valley Police are investigating after an excavator was used to gain entry into a service ... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
15 May 2022 5:32pm News:
Wellington

Couple rescued from ridgeline on Mount Holdsworth

Please attribute to Wairarapa Acting Sergeant Richard Butler: After several hours huddled in the cold, a couple has been rescued off the ridgeline on Mount Holdsworth.  ... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
11 May 2022 2:57pm News:
Wellington

Update - Masterton Castlepoint Road death

The following statement is attributable to Masterton Area Manager of Investigations Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth: Masterton Police continuing to investigate the death of Lawziah Karaitiana ... More

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