21 Nov 2012 9:49am News:
Canterbury

Arrest made in Timaru investigation

Timaru Police have arrested a man in connection with the suspected abduction and assault of a nine year-old boy last Thursday [15 November]. A 26-year old Timaru man was arrested last night [20... More

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21 Nov 2012 9:41am News:
Canterbury

Investigation launched into possible hit and run

Christchurch Police are investigating a possible hit and run after an injured man was found this morning in a driveway in the Russley area. Police say a person out walking came across an injured man... More

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20 Nov 2012 5:08pm News:
National News

World first sees sports trophies used to help fight crime

Waikato Police call in big hitters to tackle home burglary issue Having secured two of the country's most prized sporting trophies in their respective cabinets two Waikato based sporting franchises... More

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20 Nov 2012 1:26pm News:
Southern

Dunedin Police Make Arrest in Relation to Attack

Dunedin Police have arrested a 21-year-old Dunedin man in relation to an alleged attack on a woman at her Duncan Street home yesterday. The man faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous... More

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20 Nov 2012 1:21pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Two weeks since woman's disappearance

It will be two weeks tomorrow (21 November) since 51-year-old Michelle Hoffman-Tamm disappeared and police are continuing to work with determination to bring answers to family and friends. Michelle... More

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20 Nov 2012 10:11am News:
National News

Police and Rugby take anti-violence message to Cook Islands

New Zealand Police, Cook Islands Police and New Zealand rugby are teaming up to promote the Break the Silence End the Violence message. A group of ten representatives from different New Zealand rugby... More

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20 Nov 2012 10:02am News:
Wellington

82-year-old assault victim's death from medical conditions

Hutt Valley Police can now confirm that the post mortem results after the death of 82-year-old Jack Morrissey show he died of pre-existing medical conditions. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Cooper... More

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Rene WEISSWANGE

Rene Weisswange
Circumstances
Rene is from Germany and was working as a chef in Queenstown, New Zealand. He was kayaking on the lake when he disappeared. The kayak has since been recovered from the lake.
Reference Number: 110901/3270
20 Nov 2012 7:15am News:
National News

Arrest in Whangamata school arson

A school student has appeared in court in relation to a suspicious fire at a Coromandel school last week that caused several thousand dollars worth of damage. Detective Sergeant Martyn Hughes of the... More

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19 Nov 2012 3:59pm News:
Southern

Police Seek Information From the Public Following Attack

A woman is currently undergoing surgery in Dunedin Public Hospital for injuries she received when she was attacked in her Dunedin home this morning. The incident occurred at her address in Duncan St... More

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