Media release - name release
5 Jun 2025 11:39am News:
Central

Name release: Fatal crash, Number 1 Line, Manawatū

Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Number 1 Line on 25 May. He was Martin Lucien Symington, 53, from Australia. Police extends our condolences to... More

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Police Hat Close Up
5 Jun 2025 11:12am News:
Tasman

Police acknowledge sentencing for Blenheim homicide

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ashley Clarke of Marlborough CIB: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Paul Thomas Armon today in the Blenheim High Court. Mr Armon was sentenced to... More

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Elisabeth
5 Jun 2025 10:32am News:
Canterbury

Vulnerable Missing Person

Police in Christchurch are seeking the public's assistance in locating a vulnerable missing person. 79-year old Elisabeth went missing last night with a confirmed sighting on Bartlett Street... More

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5 Jun 2025 10:08am News:
Wellington

Statement from the family of Liam Hockings

Attribute to the family of Liam Hockings: As a family, we are still coming to terms with the devastating loss of Liam, who tragically lost his life in the Loafers Lodge fire. He would have turned 53... More

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Police tape
5 Jun 2025 10:01am News:
Wellington

Manslaughter charges for three people related to the Loafers Lodge fatal fire

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Timothy Leitch – Wellington Area Investigations Manager: Today, Police have charged three people with manslaughter in relation to the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge... More

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Media release - fatal crash
5 Jun 2025 6:27am News:
Waitematā

Fatal Crash – Stillwater

A person has died following a crash yesterday evening in Stillwater, Auckland. Two cars collided on East Coast Road just before 7pm. Sadly one person has died at the scene. Another person suffered... More

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Media release - media advisory
4 Jun 2025 8:15pm News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Thursday 5 June 2025

The Police Media Centre will operate at reduced capacity on Thursday 5 June. Media Advisors will be available to respond to urgent queries and significant events only, during the usual hours of 6am to... More

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Media release - name release
4 Jun 2025 5:39pm News:
Central

Name release, fatal crash, Castlecliff

Police are now in the position to name the man who died following a crash on Seafront Road on 25 May. He was 25-year-old Paki Topi Rongo Whiti-ao Maaka Ngaira, from Castlecliff. Police extends our... More

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