Media release - Investigation update v1
20 Aug 2025 4:23pm News:
Tasman

Westport homicide: Name release, manslaughter charge laid

Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Lindup: Police have laid a new charge in relation to the death of a man in Westport last month. About 3:10pm on 31 July, Police were called to... More

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Cops walking the beat (male) day - 1
20 Aug 2025 2:51pm News:
Central

Further alleged shooting incident in Levin

Police are making enquiries into an incident in Levin today where a person appears to have sustained a gunshot wound. More

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Bags of synthetic cannabis
20 Aug 2025 2:22pm News:
Canterbury

Police arrest three, seize synthetic cannabis and firearms in Canterbury

Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger says there's been an increase in the manufacture and supply of synthetic cannabis across the district over the past month. More

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Media release - homicide inquiry
20 Aug 2025 2:14pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua

Emergency services were called to an assault on Trigg Ave around 12:20pm on Wednesday. A man was located in a critical condition but died at the scene. More

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Police Logo on SRBA
20 Aug 2025 1:43pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police lay new charge in Papatoetoe homicide

A man faces a murder charge over the death of a woman in Papatoetoe earlier this month. Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan Beale since she was located deceased at her home in... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
20 Aug 2025 12:35pm News:
Counties Manukau

Man faces shoplifting charges after traffic stop

A prolific shoplifter faces court today after allegedly offending across the Auckland region for more than a year. Communities staff sighted his vehicle travelling through Ōtara on Tuesday. “The... More

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Sergeant on computer
20 Aug 2025 11:52am News:
Tasman

Further victims identified in Tasman fraud investigation

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye says four more potential victims have come forward, while Police enquiries have identified another three potential victims. More

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Media release - Appeal for information
20 Aug 2025 11:30am News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following shots fired at Wigram house

Police responded to the incident on Brian Keogh Lane around 12:45am on Thursday 14 August, after receiving multiple 111 calls reporting loud bangs. More

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