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27 Oct 2022 6:18am News:
Southern

Charges following fatal crash, Invercargill

Invercargill Police have completed the investigation into a crash that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old. The crash occurred on Monday, 1 August 2022, on Nith Street, Invercargill. As a result, a... More

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Media release - name release
26 Oct 2022 5:49pm News:
Waikato

Name release of man found in Waikato River

The Coroner has authorised Police to release the name of the man found deceased in the Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia on 13 October. He was Phillip Tawera, 59, of Hamilton. The Coroner is investigating... More

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Media release - fatal crash
26 Oct 2022 5:29pm News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal crash, Ōtāhuhu

One person has died following a crash in Ōtāhuhu this afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles on Saleyards Road, was reported to Police around 5.09pm. Saleyards Road is expected to be closed for... More

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Do you recognise this man?
26 Oct 2022 5:09pm News:
Southern

Do you recognise this man?

Queenstown Police are seeking the public's help with their enquiries into the movements of a tourist who died over Labour Weekend. On Saturday 22 October, Police responded to a sudden death incident... More

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing (South Crater) in early Summer. Credit: DOC.
26 Oct 2022 1:06pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Be prepared for your outdoor adventure

Two people attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing were rescued by a Land Search and Rescue team and helicopter on Sunday night. More

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Media release - media advisory
26 Oct 2022 10:42am News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre to close early

The Police Media Centre will close early today (Wednesday 26 October) due to staff illness. Staff will be available to respond to urgent media queries only until 9pm. Between 9pm and 11pm, information... More

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26 Oct 2022 8:40am News:
Bay of Plenty

Search to resume for missing kayaker

A kayak has been recovered in the search for a man missing on Lake Rotorua. The inflatable kayak matches the description of the one used by the man, a visitor from France. It was located near the... More

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