Road check point day 2
21 Sep 2024 1:00pm News:
Canterbury

Police disappointed after checkpoint in Christchurch

Christchurch Police urge motorists not to get behind the wheel after drinking following disappointing checkpoint results. On Thursday 19 September, the Canterbury Impairment Prevention Team conducted... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
21 Sep 2024 11:29am News:
Auckland City

Police investigating suspicious car fires

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend: Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. In the latest... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
21 Sep 2024 11:20am News:
Canterbury

Climbers rescued after days in remote alpine hut

Two climbers have been rescued this morning from a remote hut in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, days after they became stranded. Days of bad weather finally cleared this morning, allowing the Aoraki... More

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Missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill
20 Sep 2024 4:08pm News:
Wellington

Police continue to appeal for information regarding missing man Bret Hill

Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill. A number of enquiries are being conducted in order to piece together Bret’s last known movements in order to... More

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Police shoulder patch
20 Sep 2024 3:48pm News:
Counties Manukau

Man charged over Pakuranga stabbing

A man faces court following an assault on a man in Pakuranga earlier this month. Police have been investigating since a man arrived outside a property with stab wounds on Jade Avenue, on the afternoon... More

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Cell door lock - 1
20 Sep 2024 3:31pm News:
Waikato

Arrests made, counterfeit notes seized

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster: Police are urging members of the public and retailers to be cautious when accepting bank notes, with a number of counterfeit notes in circulation... More

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Police car in garage 1
20 Sep 2024 2:39pm News:
Counties Manukau

Teen to face court following Takanini burglary

A teenager who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle and broke into a bar in Takanini will front court today. At about 4am, a stolen Toyota Aqua was seen arriving at a commercial premises on Walters Road... More

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Police tape
20 Sep 2024 2:25pm News:
Canterbury

Arrest made following assault, Riccarton

Attributable to Detective Sergeant James Haigh: A man has been arrested following an assault outside a Blenheim Road carwash last night. Police launched an investigation after a man arrived at... More

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Processing arrest - fingerprint 2
20 Sep 2024 1:58pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Tokoroa Police arrest gang member; seize meth, firearms and cash

Tokoroa Police have arrested a gang member and seized methamphetamine, firearms and cash following search warrants in Tokoroa and Putaruru this week. The gang member, a 45-year-old Tokoroa man, is... More

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Police are warning retailers to be cautious of counterfeit cash, like this one.
20 Sep 2024 11:02am News:
Auckland City

Callous crims use counterfeit cash at charity shop

Police are warning retailers to be cautious of counterfeit cash after fake $100 note was used at a Remuera shop yesterday. Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says... More

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