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Melvin Joseph Parun
23 May 2023 7:43pm News:
Wellington

Correction: Name release, Newtown fire

An earlier release gave an incorrect age for Melvin Joseph Parun, who died in the Loafers Lodge fire. He was 68-years-old. We apologise for the error. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

1 min read
Peter Glenn O’Sullivan
23 May 2023 5:57pm News:
Wellington

Name release, Newtown fire

Police can now release the name of a man who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week. He was Peter Glenn O’Sullivan, age 64. Police extend our sincere condolences to his whānau... More

1 min read
Media release - name release
23 May 2023 5:55pm News:
Wellington

Name release, Newtown fire

Police can now release the name of a man who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week. He was Melvin Joseph Parun, age 64. Police extend our sincere condolences to his whānau... More

1 min read
Michael Wahrlich
23 May 2023 5:51pm News:
Wellington

Name release, Newtown fire

Police can now release the name of a man who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week. He was Michael Wahrlich, age 67, of Wellington. Police extend our sincere condolences to... More

1 min read
Media release - Newtown Fire - Operation Rose
23 May 2023 5:42pm News:
Wellington

Newtown fire - update Tuesday 23 May

Attributable to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: The scene examination at Loafers Lodge has continued today. Police are making good progress covering ground in the... More

1 min read
Media release - media advisory
23 May 2023 4:37pm News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Wednesday 24 May

The Police Media Team will not receive emails between 9pm and 11pm on Wednesday 24 May due to a pre-planned email system update. Emails received during this time will be responded to the following day... More

1 min read
Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
23 May 2023 2:36pm News:
Central

Taranaki Police locate seven youths responsible for car thefts and assaults

Please attribute to South Taranaki Response Manager Acting Senior Sergeant Andrew Russ: Taranaki police have arrested seven juveniles, aged between 13 and 17-years-old who are believed to have had a... More

3 min read
Police radio
23 May 2023 1:29pm News:
Northland

Name release, fatal crash, Northland

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a motorcycle crash on Paihia Road (SH11), Taumarere on 20 May. He was Jovi Rai Samson, 33, of Kawakawa. Police extends its condolences to... More

1 min read
Police Hat Close Up
23 May 2023 1:26pm News:
Northland

Name release, fatal crash, Waipu

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a two vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Uretiti on 19 May. She was Samantha Amy Williams, 28, of Auckland. Our thoughts and sympathies... More

1 min read
Copper has been stolen from the Zeiss telescope.
23 May 2023 12:38pm News:
Auckland City

Thieves target Auckland icon

Police are asking for the public’s help following a burglary at one of Auckland’s astronomical icons. An investigation is underway after thieves stole sheets of copper from the dome of the Zeiss... More

1 min read

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