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Mr Steven Wilson, head of cybercrime for Europol (left) and Detective Superintendent Iain Chapman, Acting National Crime Manager
16 Jan 2020 12:17pm News:
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NZ Police signs up to support No More Ransom project

NZ Police is excited to announce they have become a supporting partner of the “No More Ransom” project, an initiative which has helped more than 200,000 victims of ransomware recover their files free ... More

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WhiteIsland
13 Jan 2020 11:46am News:
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Eighteenth death following Whakaari/White Island incident

Please attribute to Deputy Commissioner John Tims, National Operations Commander Police can confirm a further person died in an Australian hospital last night as a result of ... More

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13 Jan 2020 9:23am News:
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Police respond to suspicious deaths - Castlepoint

Wairarapa Police have responded to a firearms incident at a residential address near Castlepoint this morning at 5:17 am. Police can confirm that two people are deceased at the scene and ... More

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8 Jan 2020 11:00am News:
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NZ Police releases public app

 Police have released a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices, providing another channel for the public to access policing services, information, news and alerts while on the go and when ... More

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Whakaari / White Island
8 Jan 2020 10:37am News:
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Whakaari/White Island- support continues for eruption victims

Please attribute to Acting District Commander Inspector Warwick Morehu Police are continuing to support the victims of the Whakaari/White Island eruption along with the ... More

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5 Jan 2020 3:47pm News:
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Orange smoke haze causing increased 111 calls

Police is asking people not to call the 111 emergency number to report the orange haze in the sky caused by the Australian bush fires. We are currently receiving calls related to this.  ... More

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