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10 Dec 2022 6:25am News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, Lake Coleridge

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Harper Road, Lake Coleridge, overnight. Police were called to the scene about 10.25pm. One person died at the scene, while three others... More

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9 Dec 2022 4:27pm News:
National News

Explosive devices don't make good geocaches

Police and the NZ Defence Force urge people setting up geocaches to put a little thought into the items they leave for other Geocachers to find, especially if it could be mistaken for an explosive... More

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9 Dec 2022 1:59pm News:
National News

Aggravated robbery to be included in the Retail Crime Prevention Programme

Work has begun to include small retailers who have been the victim of aggravated robbery within the past 12 months as part of the expanded Retail Crime Prevention programme from January 2023 following... More

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9 Dec 2022 1:46pm News:
Northland

Arrests follow firearms, drug seizures in Northland

A homicide investigation launched in Northland nearly two months ago has sparked further enquiries, resulting in firearms and drug seizures. Police launched the initial investigation into the death of... More

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9 Dec 2022 11:42am News:
Bay of Plenty

Further arrest in Operation Richter, Rotorua

Police have arrested a senior Mongrel Mob member on 18 drug-related charges following months of investigation as part of Operation Richter. The man, 46, was located at a Bay of Plenty address... More

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A rifle was amongst items located at a rural property in Warkworth
8 Dec 2022 5:20pm News:
Waitematā

Operation Cobalt: Investigation continues after methamphetamine precursors located

Police have come across the hallmarks of a methamphetamine operation north of Auckland, as efforts continue to disrupt organised crime’s operations. The discovery was made as part of a search warrant... More

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