16 Apr 2011 7:34pm News:
National News

Police reassurance patrols checking rockfalls

Christchurch Police reassurance and response patrols are checking the Lyttelton, Cass Bay and Port Hills areas as a precautionary measure after reports of minor rockfalls following the 5.3 magnitude... More

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16 Apr 2011 6:15pm News:
Central

Mother dies in crash near Raetihi, Central District

Central District police attended a fatal crash on State Highway 4, just south of Raetihi, this morning. The vehicle’s driver, Ayesha Bartle, died at the scene. She was 30, from Stratford. Her two... More

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16 Apr 2011 4:00pm News:
National News

Investigation Continues Into Man's Death

Around 40 police staff including specialist forensic and scene search teams are continuing to search an area at the Blueskin Bay Estuary behind Warrington Beach, north of Dunedin, where the body of a... More

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16 Apr 2011 1:42pm News:
Canterbury

Witnesses sought for Wairakei Road crash in Christchurch

Papanui Police are appealing to get in touch with two doctors who stopped to help at the scene of an overnight car crash in Bryndwr, Christchurch in which a 19-year-old woman died. The crash happened... More

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15 Apr 2011 5:43pm News:
National News

Dunedin homicide investigation underway

Police have begun a homicide investigation after the body of a young man was found today in the Blueskin Bay Estuary behind the Warrington Beach, north of Dunedin. The body was discovered by two... More

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15 Apr 2011 1:10pm News:
Canterbury

Vehicle Recovery Winds Down

Police are winding down their Vehicle Recovery Team's operations at Hagley Park. Wednesday next week (20 April) will be the team's last day of operation from the Vehicle Recovery Centre at the Armagh... More

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15 Apr 2011 10:12am News:
Canterbury

Wintry weather adds to Canterbury driving risks

Canterbury police are urging motorists to take care on the roads as the onset of winter weather makes driving conditions more difficult. "Driving safely means obeying the speed limits and driving to... More

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13 Apr 2011 2:09pm News:
Canterbury

Canterbury motorcycle fatalities prompt safety call

Canterbury Police and the Accident Compensation Corporation want motorcycle riders to take more care on the roads after two recent local fatalities. "We have had two motorcycle riders die on our roads... More

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13 Apr 2011 1:37pm News:
Canterbury

Think about Host Responsibility Police Say

Police are encouraging owners of licensed premises in Christchurch suburbs to manage their premises wisely, as the number of people drinking in the suburbs increases following the 22 February... More

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