Media release - name release
30 Sep 2024 3:02pm News:
Canterbury

Name release - fatal crash, Summit Road, Christchurch

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Summit Road in the early hours of 24 September. He was Boston James Whana Whana Emery, 22, of Christchurch. Police extend their... More

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30 Sep 2024 2:25pm News:
Wellington

Three drivers face court after driving in excess of 150km/h

Wellington Police are urging drivers to slow down and drive to the conditions after seeing a high number of motorists travelling at excess speeds over the last week. Three of those were drivers are... More

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Police have helped reunite a rider with his scooter 10 years after it was stolen.
30 Sep 2024 1:32pm News:
Counties Manukau

What a toot! Scooter found a decade after being stolen

Police in Papakura have helped reunite a rider with his beloved scooter, 10 years after it was originally stolen. More

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30 Sep 2024 1:32pm News:
Canterbury

Police acknowledge verdict in Muchirahondo trial, Christchurch

Attributable to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: Police acknowledge the conviction of John Hope Muchirahondo on 17 charges of sexual violation in the High Court in Christchurch today. “I would like... More

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Media release - Update
30 Sep 2024 1:14pm News:
Eastern

Three arrested after Waipawa fires

Police have arrested and charged three Hawke’s Bay men after large vegetation fires in Waipawa earlier this month. The 23-year-olds were arrested after weeks of enquiries into the fires, which began... More

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30 Sep 2024 9:41am News:
Counties Manukau

Seven learn lesson following flee

Seven youths narrowly avoided a dire outcome after failing to stop near Maraetai at the weekend. More

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29 Sep 2024 7:23am News:
Tasman

Snorkeller located deceased, Kaikōura

A missing snorkeler has been found deceased by rescue crews at Kaikōura. Police were alerted at around 4.50pm yesterday afternoon when the man was about 30 minutes overdue. Sadly, a body was located... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
27 Sep 2024 6:21pm News:
Northland

Murder charge laid following Dargaville homicide

Police have today charged a man with murder following the discovery of a body in a vehicle on Ripiro Beach, Dargaville earlier this month. Jasmaine Corin Reihana, 35, was found dead inside a burnt out... More

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