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9 May 2011 8:35am News:
Central

Homicide investigation launched in Otaki

Police are investigating a homicide as a result of a shooting incident in Otaki Beach yesterday (Sunday, 8 May). At approximately 4.10pm Police were called to an address in Otaki beach where a 23-year... More

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9 May 2011 7:44am News:
Central

Police still seek sightings of car

Police investigating the death of Dick Pere in Waitarere Beach Forest have undertaken a leaflet drop in the Waitarere community to try and piece together Mr Pere’s last movements. Leaflets have been... More

1 min read
8 May 2011 8:36pm News:
Central

Woman in hospital with gunshot wound

Police have launched an investigation after a woman suffered a serious gunshot wound this afternoon. Police and ambulance were called to an address in Otaki at approximately 4.10pm. A 23-year-old... More

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7 May 2011 5:22pm News:
Central

Police officer winched from ranges

A police officer has been found safe in the ranges near Otaki Forks this afternoon. 50-year-old Sgt Andy Brooke, an experienced search and rescue member, went into the ranges on Thursday to lay a... More

2 min read
6 May 2011 4:02pm News:
National News

Matamata hit and run name released

Police have released the name of a woman whose body was found on the verge of SH24 near Matamata early today. She was Catherine Matson, 43, of Matamata. Police say preliminary inquiries indicate Ms... More

1 min read
6 May 2011 2:00pm News:
National News

Series of poor choices precipitated crash

Auckland City Police say the mix of being an unlicensed, young and inexperienced driver who chose to speed in a stolen car on city streets at 2.20 in the morning, then to flee from Police, was surely... More

1 min read
6 May 2011 12:12pm News:
National News

Investigation says Picton officer's pursuit justified

Tasman Police District Commander Superintendent Gary Knowles has welcomed the Independent Police Conduct Authority report into the Police pursuit in Picton on 20 February 2010. "The IPCA has found... More

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6 May 2011 11:00am News:
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Man found dead in Waitarere Forest is named

A man found dead following a car fire in Waitarere Beach Forest has been named as Dick Illya Tikirau Pere, aged 43, from Palmerston North. The death is being treated at this stage as unexplained and... More

1 min read
6 May 2011 9:00am News:
National News

Huntly body identified

Police have identified the body of a man found on waste land near a railway track in Huntly earlier this week. He was Wiremu Tamanui Awa, 48, of Huntly. Mr Awa's body was found on a stretch of bare... More

1 min read
6 May 2011 8:55am News:
National News

Police investigating Matamata hit and run

Police are investigating a possible hit and run in Matamata last night after the discovery of a body on the side of the road on the outskirts of the town. Detective Sergeant Rod Carpinter said the... More

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