23 Dec 2013 12:08pm News:
National News

New alcohol laws get interim green light from Police

Police are thanking the New Zealand public for their co-operation since the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act became law on Wednesday night. Inspector Ben Offner said Police were called out to less... More

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23 Dec 2013 10:59am News:
National News

Police seek witnesses after bar incident leaves man fighting for his life

As medical staff work to save the life of a man critically injured in an alcohol related assault in a Hamilton bar, Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark... More

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Burglary invite
22 Dec 2013 7:48pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Don't invite the burglars in

Burglars wouldn’t be on your Christmas present list so don’t let them help themselves to your gifts. The joy of receiving the latest hi-tech gadget you’ve been dreaming of all year could be short... More

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Aquapro 1401

Aquapro
Location stolen from
Gulf Harbour, Auckland.
Description of stolen boat

2006 model.  Alloy hull.  White pontoons.  Upholstery grey and red trim.  Ski arch and rod holders above outboard motor.

Description of stolen motor
2007 Suzuki DF40 - 40hp coloured Black and red. Serial number 680057 with 23 litre tank.

Fyran 450

Fyran 450
Location stolen from
Flat Bush, Auckland
Description of stolen boat

Aluminium Fyran runabout.  Blue canopy.  Grey deck carpet.  Blue seat covering.  Three step ladder.  Four rod holders.

Description of stolen motor
2007 Johnson 50hp coloured white.
22 Dec 2013 10:07am News:
National News

Alcohol sachets dismay

Inspector Ben Offner, Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Manager, says he is "dismayed" to see alcohol being sold in sachets. "We're exploring our options on how we can influenece their availability." He... More

1 min read
21 Dec 2013 1:14pm News:
National News

“Cautious optimism” after first Friday night of new alcohol laws

Police are cautiously optimistic that last week's changes to alcohol laws are helping to reduce alcohol-related harm. The Friday before Christmas is tradtitionally one of the busiest nights of the... More

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20 Dec 2013 8:47pm News:
Canterbury

Body found in search for missing Christchurch man

Christchurch Police have confirmed that they have located the body of a middle-aged man at a residential property in Mairehau late this afternoon [Friday 20 December]. Although a formal identification... More

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20 Dec 2013 3:45pm News:
National News

Media Advisory regarding Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act

New Zealand Police Manager of Alcohol Harm Prevention Inspector Ben Offner will be available for brief media interviews between 10.30 -11am Saturday 21 December. Inspector Offner will discuss the... More

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20 Dec 2013 11:52am News:
Canterbury

Police urge safe celebrations ahead of alcohol focus

Christchurch Police are continuing their focus on alcohol-related crime tonight as people head into the annual round of Christmas festivities. Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Deployment Manager... More

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