Media release - name release
17 Jan 2023 3:46pm News:
Tasman

Name release - Tāhunanui Beach

Police can now release the name of the man who died at Tāhunanui Beach on Sunday evening. He was 43-year-old Stephen Mark Taylor, of Tāhunanui. The matter has been referred to the Coroner who will... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 3
17 Jan 2023 3:24pm News:
Central

One arrested for evading police after a 45-minute escape attempt

Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Paul Claridge, Palmerston North Police: Police arrested a fleeing driver early this morning, after two associates attempted to help him avoid Police. Shortly before... More

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Police radio
17 Jan 2023 3:07pm News:
Central

Person in custody following aggravated robbery, Palmerston North

Attributable to Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson At about 10am this morning, Police responded to reports of a robbery at a commercial premises on Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North. The offender entered... More

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Road check point day 2
17 Jan 2023 2:53pm News:
Wellington

Wellington Police disappointed at the number of drivers using cellphones while driving

Please attribute to Wellington Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Matt Fitzgerald: Police identified 51 drivers using cellphones while driving, over a two-hour period yesterday near the... More

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