Recorded crime continued to decrease in Otago Rural in the year to 30 June 2009, dropping by 3.2% from the previous year.
In total, 55.8% of crimes were resolved across the area compared ... More
The amount of recorded crime resolved in Southland increased by 1.9% in the year to 30 June 2009, with 54.5% of recorded crime being resolved during the year.
The overall recorded crime ... More
Dunedin Police are pleased the latest crime statistics show a 5.8% drop in recorded offences in the Dunedin and Clutha local authority areas for the year to 30 June 2009.
There was a ... More
Police today arrested seven people on a variety of drug-related charges including importing, selling and supplying, producing Class B controlled drugs, selling Class A controlled drugs, and ... More
Residents in Herbertville and Akitio have been advised that they can safely return to their homes as the tsunami warning for the area is cancelled.
Central District Police have been working ... More
Central District Police are working alongside regional and district councils monitoring the Tsunami threat as it applies to the Central Police District.
Tararua District Council has made a ... More