Op Avon - Drugs 2
29 Aug 2024 9:00am News:
National News

Operation Avon: Entire Christchurch Comancheros chapter arrested + media advisory

Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros, in a significant operation targeting the gang. More

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Police tape
29 Aug 2024 8:24am News:
Counties Manukau

Sudden death in Takanini

Police are in attendance at a sudden death on railway tracks in Takanini. This incident has occurred near the level crossing on Walters Road. Police were notified at about 7.34am, and sadly we can... More

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House fire
29 Aug 2024 7:58am News:
Waikato

Appeal for information following deliberate house fire, Hamilton

Hamilton Police are appealing for information from the public following a house fire on Knighton Road, Hillcrest on Saturday 24 August around 2.30pm. A forensic examination of the scene has since... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
29 Aug 2024 7:42am News:
Auckland City

Op Elba: Investigation advances as Police charge man with murder

The Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Thorpe has developed significantly, with a man facing court today on a murder charge. Operation Elba has been working piece together why the 54-year... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
29 Aug 2024 7:04am News:
Waikato

Five people charged following fraud investigation by Police and ACC

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: Five people are set to appear in court following a significant fraud investigation by Police and ACC. In November 2023, Police were alerted to... More

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Cannabis plants seized Southland
29 Aug 2024 6:24am News:
Southern

Southland Police seize cannabis and cash, arrest seven people

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird: Police located 150 ounces of cannabis, seized $25,000 and arrested seven people in Southland yesterday. The Southern District Organised Crime... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
28 Aug 2024 4:48pm News:
Canterbury

Police acknowledge verdict in relation to the death of Nigel Wilson

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells Police acknowledge the verdict handed down in the High Court at Christchurch today in relation to the death of much-loved Nigel Wilson in Bexley... More

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Damage caused by skids in Te Anau Domain
28 Aug 2024 4:11pm News:
Southern

Arrest made in relation to damage at Te Anau Domain

A young person has been arrested in relation to extensive damage at Te Anau Domain Grounds over the weekend. Police were notified of the damage, which had been caused by a vehicle doing skids, on... More

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