Media release - fatal crash
7 Jan 2024 2:53pm News:
Southern

Fatal crash: Milford Sound Highway, SH 94, Fiordland

Police can confirm one person has died in a crash on State Highway 94, just south of the Homer Tunnel. The crash occurred about 10.50am and involved three motorbikes. Sadly, one of the riders died at... More

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Media release - name release
7 Jan 2024 11:19am News:
Waikato

Name release - State Highway 25 crash

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on State Highway 25, south of Kereta, on 2 January. He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones... More

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Media release - Investigation update v3
6 Jan 2024 4:10pm News:
Canterbury

Operation Walter: Police seek sightings of second vehicle

Police investigating the death of David Bridgwater in Aranui on 4 January are appealing for sightings of a specific green 2003 Holden Commodore. More

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Media release - media advisory
6 Jan 2024 2:54pm News:
Canterbury

Media advisory: Media stand-up, Operation Walter

Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves will be available this afternoon to speak to media regarding Operation Walter. Media are asked to set up outside the entrance to Christchurch Central Police Station... More

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Media release - Update
6 Jan 2024 8:57am News:
Canterbury

Operation Walter - Police executing search warrant

Police, supported by the Armed Offenders Squad, are executing a pre-planned search warrant at a Carisbrooke Street address in Aranui, Christchurch, this morning. The search began about 8.30am and is... More

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Police Hat Close Up
5 Jan 2024 7:37pm News:
Eastern

Death following 30 December crash, SH50/Maraekakaho Road

A woman who was critically injured in a crash south of Hastings on 30 December 2023 has died in hospital. The crash, at the intersection of State Highway 50 and Maraekakaho Road, involved two cars and... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
5 Jan 2024 6:51pm News:
Canterbury

Operation Walter: Name release

Police can now name the victim of a homicide in Aranui on 4 January. He was David Karl Bridgwater, aged 38. Our sympathies are with his whānau and loved ones at this difficult time. The investigation... More

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Media release - fatal crash
5 Jan 2024 5:32pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Serious crash, Broadlands Road near Taupō

Police can now advise two people have died in a crash on Broadlands Road near Taupō this afternoon. One other person has been critically injured. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to... More

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Constables Shane Gordon and Michelle Hellyer in uniform at Police College.
5 Jan 2024 3:05pm TenOne Magazine

Ultimate test of discipline

Dedication pays off for officers juggling Police roles with natural bodybuilding competitions. More

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