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27 Feb 2024 2:18pm News:
Wellington

Name release, fatal water related incident, Raumati Beach

Police can now release the name of the woman who died at Raumati Beach on Thursday 15 February. She was 79-year-old Ellen Ellis, of Raumati Beach. Police’s thoughts remain with her family at this... More

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27 Feb 2024 2:16pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police acknowledge final sentencing over baby Arapera’s death

Two people have now been sentenced for the two-year-old’s death on 1 November 2021 in Weymouth. More

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27 Feb 2024 1:31pm News:
Tasman

Fatal Fire, Blue Spur, not believed to be suspicious

Following an investigation the fatal fire at a short term rental accommodation last week, is not believed to be suspicious. Formal identification has now been completed, and Police can now name the... More

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27 Feb 2024 1:15pm News:
Waitematā

On ya bike, mate: Police make wheely good arrest

An alleged thief with a passion for electric bikes has had his plans punctured after Police caught on. More

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26 Feb 2024 8:29pm News:
Southern

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Bluff Highway

Police can advise the name of the man who died following a single vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, Monday February 12. He was 41-year-old Chad Wilfrid Waitiri, of Bluff, Invercargill. Police extend our... More

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26 Feb 2024 4:26pm News:
Southern

Two vehicles sought after suspicious fire in Waikaia

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney Police investigating a suspicious house fire in Waikaia are seeking sightings of two vehicles of interest. Emergency services were called to the Elswick... More

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26 Feb 2024 4:15pm News:
Northland

Fatal crash near Mata, Northland

Police can confirm one person has died following a fatal crash on State Highway 1 near Mata, in the Whangārei District this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash, between Totara Road and Hewlett Road was... More

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26 Feb 2024 4:14pm News:
Waitematā

Missing Hillcrest man located safely

Police can advise the 23-year-old male reported missing from Hillcrest has been located. He is safe and well. We thank the members of the public who contacted us with information. ENDS. Anna Thompson... More

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26 Feb 2024 4:02pm News:
Auckland City

Homicide investigation launched, Mount Albert

A homicide investigation has been launched following a death of a man in Mount Albert this afternoon. Detective Senior Sergeant Lisa Anderson, Auckland City CIB, says Police were called to a disorder... More

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