Police tape
3 Jan 2024 6:18pm News:
Southern

Incredibly close call for three Queenstown swimmers

Attribute to Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant John Fookes Police are urging people to be careful in the outdoors after three swimmers were rescued from the Kawerau River in Queenstown this... More

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Media release - name release
3 Jan 2024 4:02pm News:
Canterbury

Name release - fatal crash, Tunnel Road

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Sarah Graham: Police can now name the two people who died in a crash on Tunnel Road, Christchurch, on 30 December. They were 35-year-old Babe Wihongi, and 55-year-old... More

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Media release - name release
3 Jan 2024 3:13pm News:
Waikato

Name release - fatal crash, Lower Kaimai

Police can now name the two people who died following a crash on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai on 28 December. They were Josephine Wilson, aged 28, and Piripi Chase, aged 31. Police extend our... More

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Media release - Update
3 Jan 2024 3:09pm News:
Counties Manukau

Update on search near Karioitahi Beach

Searching has continued today for a swimmer reported missing in the water near Karioitahi Beach. The missing man was swimming with two others on the evening of 2 January when they got into difficulty... More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 4
3 Jan 2024 2:04pm News:
Central

Information sought - Manawatū statue damage

Manawatū Police investigating the vandalism of the Whatonga statue are wanting to speak to anyone who may know what happened. Police received a report on Sunday 31 December that the statue, at the top... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 4
3 Jan 2024 1:09pm News:
Eastern

Police seek witnesses to Māhia assault

Attribute to Detective Sergeant Stephen Smith: Police investigating a serious assault in Māhia on New Year’s morning are asking any witnesses to come forward. A 34-year-old man was knocked unconscious... More

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Media release - homicide inquiry
3 Jan 2024 11:42am News:
Counties Manukau

Homicide investigation underway following shooting in Manurewa

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot in the early hours on 1 January. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police were called... More

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A selfie of some of the staff and participants on a Blue Light Abel Tasman waka adventure.
3 Jan 2024 10:56am TenOne Magazine

Dancing to the blue beat

​​​​​​​A 40-year partnership that’s about much more than discos. More

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Media release - fatal crash
3 Jan 2024 6:31am News:
Northland

Fatal crash: Waimā, Far North

Police are investigating after a person died in a crash in Northland yesterday evening. Emergency services were alerted about 6.20pm on Tuesday, following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of... More

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