Media release - name release
18 Apr 2024 4:22pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Workplace death, Newland, Ashburton District

Police can now name the man who died in a workplace incident in Newland, Ashburton District, on 16 April. He was Henry Wild, aged 22. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult... More

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Rural Area Commander Inspector Peter Cooper presenting Senior Constable Tony Maw with his award.
18 Apr 2024 3:57pm TenOne Magazine

'I just jumped in'

What started as an enjoyable weekend with friends, ended with a dramatic water rescue that earned Senior Constable Tony Maw a prestigious award. More

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Police tape
18 Apr 2024 3:47pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Youths caught on the run following burglary

Swift action by nearby Police officers has resulted in three youths arrested following a burglary in Rotorua this morning. At around 6:30am Police were alerted to a burglary at a store on Tarawera... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
18 Apr 2024 3:10pm News:
Eastern

Assault in Waipukurau

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick: A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Waipukurau late last night. Police received multiple calls around 11... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
18 Apr 2024 12:30pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police bag three arrests following supermarket burglary

Police have checked another three arrests off their list in Papakura following a brazen supermarket burglary earlier this week. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says while... More

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Breath test 1
18 Apr 2024 10:59am News:
Eastern

Go steady on the Finest Wine at SIX60’s concerts

Attribute to Area Prevention Manager Inspector Darren Paki: Police are preparing for SIX60 fans to hit Tairāwhiti for concerts in Gisborne and Tokomaru, but are urging people to plan ahead. We want... More

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Police radio
18 Apr 2024 10:55am News:
Central

Fourth person charged for murder of Damon O’Rourke

Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan: A fourth man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke earlier this year. Emergency services were... More

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Interview victim - 1
18 Apr 2024 10:29am News:
Eastern

Beware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale

Eastern District Police have become aware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale on Facebook Marketplace and some of our local community pages on social media. The scammers are offering... More

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IPCA Ruling
18 Apr 2024 10:01am News:
Waitematā

Police accept IPCA’s findings into inadequacies in responding to murder victim’s complaint

Police acknowledge the release of the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into the handling of Farzana Yaqubi’s complaint prior to her death. On 19 December 2022, Ms Yaqubi was tragically... More

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