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17 Jan 2020 4:23pm News:
Central

Police acknowledge sentencing in historic child abuse case

Police acknowledge the sentencing on 16 January of Neville Kingsley Saunders on historic child abuse charges. Saunders, 70, was convicted in Whanganui District Court in relation to the ... More

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16 Jan 2020 9:26pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Information sought following arsons, Taupö

Police are asking for the public’s help following a number of arsons at Lake Taupö properties last weekend.  In the earlier hours of Sunday 12 January, five properties were damaged by ... More

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16 Jan 2020 5:47pm News:
Canterbury

Body located in search for missing kayaker, Lake Ellesmere

Police searching for the missing kayaker on Lake Ellesmere have located a body about 2pm this afternoon. While formal identification is yet to take place, Police believe the body to be that ... More

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16 Jan 2020 7:41am News:
Wellington

Wellington Cup Day - plan ahead and stay safe

Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to stay safe, and plan ahead.    “We want everyone at the event to have a great time, and we also want them to get home ... More

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15 Jan 2020 10:56pm News:
Counties Manukau

Boating incident, Manukau Heads

One person has died following a boating incident at Manukau Heads, Auckland, this evening. Police were alerted around 9.05pm. Initial indications suggest the boat overturned. ... More

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15 Jan 2020 9:29pm News:
Canterbury

Workplace incident, Sockburn, Christchurch

One person has died following a workplace incident on Distribution Lane, Sockburn, Christchurch. Police were alerted around 6.20pm. Police and WorkSafe are investigating the ... More

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