Q. When I'm texting 111, do I need to tell you I'm deaf?

No. Because you have registered, the Police know you are deaf or hearing impaired.

5 Jul 2013 10:58am News:
Wellington

Name of pedestrian who died on SH1 at Raumati released

Kapiti-Mana Police can now release the name of the pedestrian who died at the scene of a fatal crash this morning as 46-year-old local man Rodney THOMPSON. Early indications are that the man was... More

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5 Jul 2013 9:00am News:
National News

Runaway boy found

Counties-Manukau Police would like to thank the local community and the media whose support has helped Police find eight year-old Makai Keegan safe and well. Makai was found by Police early this... More

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Q. Will Police ever initiate a text message (SMS) to registered users of the 111 TXT service?

Yes. At times Police may initiated a text message (SMS) to inform registered users of the 111 TXT service of an emergency situation or for other administrative reasons connected to the registration system.

Police will endeavour to sign any TXT’s initiated by us as 'from NZ Police'.

Makai Keegan
4 Jul 2013 4:23pm News:
National News

Police seeking public help to find runaway boy + photo

Counties-Manukau Police are asking for the public's help to find eight-year-old Makai Keegan, who ran away from his Manurewa home on Sunday 30 June. Inquiries to date have been unsuccessful in finding... More

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3 Jul 2013 9:03pm News:
National News

Critically injured cyclist dies in hospital

Craig Goulsbro, the cyclist critically injured when hit by a car on Monday evening, has died in Waikato Hospital. The 49-year-old husband and father of one passed away late this afternoon surrounded... More

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3 Jul 2013 5:35pm News:
National News

Sophisticated Cannabis Growing Enterprise Operation Discovered.

WAITEMATA POLICE MEDIA STATEMENT: Sophisticated Cannabis Growing Enterprise Operation Discovered 03 July 2013: This morning Waitematä Police conducted search warrants at an industrial premises located... More

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3 Jul 2013 4:52pm News:
Canterbury

Identity released in Timaru fatality

Police have released the name of the pedestrian killed after being struck by a truck on State Highway 1 near Timaru this morning. She was Donna Lee Hunter, aged 41, of Washdyke. Sergeant David Hinde... More

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3 Jul 2013 1:17pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Tourist robbery and assault under investigation

Police in Rotorua are investigating the robbery of two tourists, one of whom was assaulted and required hospital treatment. The 20-year-old Swiss man and his 26-year-old Korean girlfriend were parked... More

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