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Josh Van Der Kwaak and patrol dog Caesar at graduation in December last year
1 May 2020 12:10pm News:
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Northland Police dog team defies life-threatening career start to win Erridge Cup

Northland’s Constable Josh Van Der Kwaak and police patrol dog Caesar are the winners of the Erridge Cup awarded to the New Zealand Police Dog Section’s best rookie handler and dog in their first ... More

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Road check point day 3
1 May 2020 9:34am News:
National News

Waka Kotahi and NZ Police urging drivers to stay safe as travel increases under Level 3

With a significant increase in travel following this week’s move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NZ Police are urging Kiwi drivers to stay safe on the roads.   While ... More

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Dunedin AVSEC and Police staff on reassurance checks in Southern District
29 Apr 2020 4:34pm News:
National News

Aviation Security and Police still working together to ensure safety of communities

With New Zealand at Alert Level 3, officers from the Aviation Security Service are continuing to work with Police to ensure compliance with COVID-19 restrictions and provide community reassurance ... More

3 min read
Police radio
28 Apr 2020 3:18pm News:
National News

Public urged to continuing following the rules at Alert Level 3

Over the 33 days that New Zealand was under Alert Level 4 restrictions the overwhelming majority of the public followed the rules, they stayed home and saved lives. The move to Alert Level ... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
27 Apr 2020 5:06pm News:
National News

Kiwis honour ANZAC weekend and stick to the Alert Level 4 rules

ANZAC weekend saw New Zealanders come together and remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women and the majority did this while keeping in mind the Alert Level 4 restrictions. While ... More

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Police car in garage 1
24 Apr 2020 3:35pm News:
National News

Police urge public to maintain Alert Level 4 this Anzac weekend

Police are reminding the public that New Zealand remains at Alert Level 4 this long weekend. As we move toward Alert Level 3, it is important to note that Police will continue to enforce ... More

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