Car on rural road - Day
28 Apr 2023 7:53pm News:
Eastern

Appeal for witnesses following crash, Gisborne

Police investigating a crash on State Highway 35, Wainui on Thursday are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9.40am. One person received serious... More

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Police radio on shoulder
28 Apr 2023 7:22pm News:
Southern

Police appeal for information - Lynn Street firearms incident

Police investigating a firearms incident in Oamaru are seeking help from the public. A 37-year-old man was charged yesterday [27 April] in relation to the incident on Lynn Street on Friday 3 March... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
28 Apr 2023 6:52pm News:
Tasman

Arrest made as part of Operation Cobalt

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ian Langridge A patched Comanchero gang member is before the courts after the Nelson Tactical Crime Unit arrested him as part of Operation Cobalt. The man was... More

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Richard Leman
28 Apr 2023 5:17pm News:
Canterbury

Name release - Rangiora homicide

Attributable to Detective Inspector Joel Syme: Police can now confirm the identity of the male found deceased in Rangiora last Monday. He was Richard Anthony Leman, aged 41. Mr Leman was located in a... More

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Police have seized three dirt bikes following several incidents across Counties Manukau South.
28 Apr 2023 3:17pm News:
Counties Manukau

Arrests, dirt bikes seized after dangerous driving incidents

Police have arrested a number of people and seized three dirt bikes following several incidents across Counties Manukau South in the past week. Five youths, aged between 12-14, have since been... More

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Media release - name release
28 Apr 2023 2:04pm News:
Central

Correction: Name release Feilding shooting

An earlier release contained a spelling mistake in the name of the deceased man. The correct name is Darren Norman Lyttle. We apologise for the error. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. More

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Media release - name release
28 Apr 2023 1:56pm News:
Central

Name release - Feilding shooting

Police can now release the name of the man who died after being shot by Police in Feilding on 23 April. He was Darren Norman Lyttle, aged 53. Our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones at this... More

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Road check point day 2
28 Apr 2023 8:37am News:
Eastern

Tairāwhiti Police disappointed in drink driving checkpoints

Between 20 and 23 April, 28 drivers were processed for excess breath alcohol, 28 infringements were issued, and 1 vehicle was impounded. More

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