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Media release - media advisory
26 Jul 2023 12:34pm News:
Canterbury

Media advisory: Investigation update, Yanfei Bao.

Media are advised that Police will hold a stand up this afternoon in relation to the investigation in to missing person, Yanfei Bao. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves will speak to media at 3:30pm... More

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26 Jul 2023 10:59am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police seek information on robbery, Taupō

Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone Police are appealing to the public for information on a robbery at a commercial premises on Tamamutu Street, Taupō this morning. At around 9.35am... More

1 min read

Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2023 - Hon Ginny Andersen

The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2020 was given to Hon Ginny Andersen and outlines the key achievements, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2023 - Hon Stuart Nash

The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2020 was given to Hon Stuart Nash and outlines the key achievements, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2022

The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2020 was given to Hon Chris Hipkins and outlines the key achievements, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2020

The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2020 was given to Hon Poto Williams in November 2020 and outlines the key achievements, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police.

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26 Jul 2023 10:00am News:
Wellington

Public asked to avoid Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton

Police advise that there is a cordon in place around a business premises on Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton while Police and NZDF respond to a report of unexploded ordnance at the premises. Please avoid... More

1 min read
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26 Jul 2023 9:14am News:
Waitematā

Why did the chicken cross the road...?

…because the boundary fence wasn’t secure. Police in Waitematā North are urging landowners to ensure their fences are secure after a number of complaints about wandering stock. In the past four weeks... More

1 min read
Media release - Investigation update v2
26 Jul 2023 6:42am News:
Canterbury

Search activities to take place across Christchurch in search for Yanfei Bao

Attributable to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: A week on from when Yanfei Bao went missing, Police are increasing their search activity in locations across Christchurch. Ms Bao was last seen on... More

1 min read
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25 Jul 2023 5:24pm News:
Waitematā

Public's information aids quick arrests on The Shore

Quick reports meant quick response across parts of the North Shore in recent days. In the process Police have held offenders to account for serious matters, including a robbery. Waitematā East Area... More

1 min read

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