Media release - fatal crash
21 Aug 2023 4:24pm News:
Waikato

Fatality in historic crash, Taupiri

Police can advise that one person has passed away following a crash on Great South Road, Taupiri that occurred on Wednesday 9 August. He was 80-year-old Raymond Bartholomew Matthews from Hamilton... More

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Do you recognise this person?
21 Aug 2023 12:17pm News:
Wellington

Can you help?

Police are seeking assistance from the public to help identify the two people pictured below following an aggravated robbery in Strathmore, Wellington. The pair drove up and walked into the Strathmore... More

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21 Aug 2023 11:06am News:
Counties Manukau

A little help goes a long way

A group of Chinese nationals visiting New Zealand for a long-anticipated holiday have left feeling grateful after one officer went above and beyond the call of duty. The family arrived in New Zealand... More

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21 Aug 2023 9:42am News:
Central

Homicide investigation launched, Palmerston North

Attributable to Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham: A homicide investigation is underway in Palmerston North, following a man’s death this morning. Police were called to a residential... More

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21 Aug 2023 9:33am News:
Auckland City

Five arrested following Onehunga aggravated robbery

Police have arrested five people overnight following an aggravated robbery at an Onehunga dairy yesterday. Police were called to the store on Mount Smart Road at about 8.40pm after a report of five... More

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21 Aug 2023 8:16am News:
Canterbury

Motorcyclist dies following crash, Christchurch

Attributable to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander: A motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a car in central Christchurch last night. It happened around 11:40pm at the... More

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21 Aug 2023 7:56am News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal train incident, Takanini

Police can confirm a person has died after being struck by a train in Takanini, Counties Manukau on Saturday. Emergency services responded to the incident on Walters Road around 5.58pm. The death will... More

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19 Aug 2023 9:16am News:
Auckland City

Update - Missing 12-year-old located

Police can advise that a 12-year-old girl reported missing from Bucklands Beach has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

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