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29 May 2023 9:03am News:
National News

Fleeing driver framework in place

Police’s refreshed fleeing driver policy, which comes into effect today, strikes a balance between the safety of all road users and ensuring offenders are held to account. More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 5
29 May 2023 7:40am News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash, Taupō

Two people have died following a crash at Iwitahi, east of Taupō, yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to SH5 shortly before 6pm following a two-car crash. Sadly two people died at the... More

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Police radio on shoulder
28 May 2023 8:15pm News:
Southern

UPDATE - Fatal fleeing driver crash, Dunedin

Police investigating the fleeing driver event in Dunedin early on Saturday morning are asking anyone with information to come forward. In particular, Police are seeking any information, CCTV or... More

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Media release - fatal crash
28 May 2023 8:04pm News:
Central

Update - fatal crash, SH3, Stratford

Police can confirm one person has died in a crash involving a ute and truck and trailer unit in Ngaere, Stratford. The crash occurred at the intersection of SH 3 and Cheal Road about 4.10pm. Sadly the... More

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Police Hat Close Up
28 May 2023 3:09pm News:
Waikato

Two arrests following Hamilton burglary

Waikato Police have arrested two youths following a burglary in Hamilton in the early hours of this morning. At around 4.20am a commercial premises on Killarney Road was broken into and vape products... More

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Cash seized, Op Elusive
28 May 2023 1:43pm News:
Wellington

Operation Elusive: 43-year-old Hutt Valley man arrested as part of significant methamphetamine operation

A 43-year-old Hutt Valley man was arrested this week in relation to Operation Elusive, a National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) investigation into a large-scale methamphetamine supply business... More

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Media release - Newtown Fire - Operation Rose
27 May 2023 2:52pm News:
Wellington

Update – Newtown fire, Saturday 27 May

Attributable to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: As a result of the detailed, methodical search, Police can confirm the total number of victims in the Loafers Lodge... More

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Media release - fatal crash
27 May 2023 10:50am News:
Southern

Fatal fleeing driver crash, Dunedin

A man has died following a fleeing driver event after a commercial burglary in Dunedin overnight. Around 1:25am, Police were called to a liquor store in Hillside Road after reports of a burglary... More

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