Police acknowledge an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report released today, in which the fatal shooting of Samuel Fakalago in Newlands, Wellington last year was justified. This was a...
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An ealier release advised members of the public should call the Southern Emergency number. This has now been amended and members of the public should call police on 105 with any issues. ENDS Issued by...
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Police have stopped three young people attempting to break into vehicles in the Flat Bush area overnight. The group were spotted by an eagle-eyed member of the public interfering with vehicles on...
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One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru. The crash was reported to Police at about 8.15am. The road is closed, motorists are advised to avoid the area, and to expect delays...
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One person has died in a house fire overnight in Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the Gadsby Place property shortly before midnight. On arrival, one person was found deceased. Enquiries...
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One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Mokau Road in Northern Taranaki yesterday. The crash was reported shortly after 5:30pm, just north of Okau Road. Enquiries into the circumstances...
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‘Watch your speed’ and ‘wear your seatbelt’ are everyday road safety messages that take on extra resonance across Canterbury this month. The region is the focus of road safety activities aimed at...
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Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hanna Dunedin Police have today charged a 57-year-old man in relation to a fire at a vacant boarding house on Phillip Street on Friday, 27 October. The man...
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Attributable to Acting District Commander Superintendent Lane Todd Christchurch locals are being urged not to get too excited at the sound of Police helicopter Eagle hovering overhead this week – it’s...
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