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24 May 2023 8:07am News:
Counties Manukau

Alleged car interfering disrupted in Takanini

Police disrupted suspicious activity in Takanini overnight, thanks to vigilant residents. Reports were first received after 1.15am near Willow Camp Road, involving people potentially interfering with... More

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Road check point day 2
23 May 2023 8:35pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty Police successfully disrupt anti-social road users

Western Bay of Plenty Police targeted boy racers and illegally modified vehicles with huge success over the weekend as part of an operation focusing on disrupting anti-social road user behaviour. The... More

1 min read
Melvin Joseph Parun
23 May 2023 7:43pm News:
Wellington

Correction: Name release, Newtown fire

An earlier release gave an incorrect age for Melvin Joseph Parun, who died in the Loafers Lodge fire. He was 68-years-old. We apologise for the error. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

1 min read
Peter Glenn O’Sullivan
23 May 2023 5:57pm News:
Wellington

Name release, Newtown fire

Police can now release the name of a man who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week. He was Peter Glenn O’Sullivan, age 64. Police extend our sincere condolences to his whānau... More

1 min read
Media release - name release
23 May 2023 5:55pm News:
Wellington

Name release, Newtown fire

Police can now release the name of a man who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week. He was Melvin Joseph Parun, age 64. Police extend our sincere condolences to his whānau... More

1 min read
Michael Wahrlich
23 May 2023 5:51pm News:
Wellington

Name release, Newtown fire

Police can now release the name of a man who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week. He was Michael Wahrlich, age 67, of Wellington. Police extend our sincere condolences to... More

1 min read
Media release - Newtown Fire - Operation Rose
23 May 2023 5:42pm News:
Wellington

Newtown fire - update Tuesday 23 May

Attributable to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: The scene examination at Loafers Lodge has continued today. Police are making good progress covering ground in the... More

1 min read
Media release - media advisory
23 May 2023 4:37pm News:
National News

Media advisory – Police Media Centre, Wednesday 24 May

The Police Media Team will not receive emails between 9pm and 11pm on Wednesday 24 May due to a pre-planned email system update. Emails received during this time will be responded to the following day... More

1 min read
Cops walking the beat (male) day - 2
23 May 2023 2:36pm News:
Central

Taranaki Police locate seven youths responsible for car thefts and assaults

Please attribute to South Taranaki Response Manager Acting Senior Sergeant Andrew Russ: Taranaki police have arrested seven juveniles, aged between 13 and 17-years-old who are believed to have had a... More

3 min read
Police radio
23 May 2023 1:29pm News:
Northland

Name release, fatal crash, Northland

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a motorcycle crash on Paihia Road (SH11), Taumarere on 20 May. He was Jovi Rai Samson, 33, of Kawakawa. Police extends its condolences to... More

1 min read

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