3 Feb 2017 10:13am News:
National News

Serious crash SH29 near Karapiro

Police are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of State Highways 1 and 29, near Karapiro. The road is closed and Police are warning motorists in the area to expect delays. We ask that... More

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3 Feb 2017 9:37am News:
Wellington

Police searching for missing swimmer in Hutt Valley

Please attribute to Sergeant Anthony Harmer: At approximately 10:30pm last night Police received a report that a man had gone missing while swimming in the Hutt River, near Belmont School. It’s... More

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3 Feb 2017 8:23am News:
Waitematā

Diesel spill closes section of SH16, Whenuapai

Motorisits are being asked to avoid a section of SH16 in Whenuapai following a diesel spill this morning. Fire service are at the scene cleaning up the road and while this happens a section of SH16 in... More

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2 Feb 2017 3:57pm News:
Canterbury

Arrest made in Moorhouse Ave assault

Christchurch Police have made an arrest in relation to the serious assault of a 53 year-old man on Thursday 26 January 2017. Earlier today an 18 year-old male was arrested for the attack, which... More

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2 Feb 2017 3:55pm News:
National News

Police warning people to be aware of scammers

Police are warning members of the public to be aware of a phone scam that is currently targeting New Zealanders. In recent weeks Police have received a number of reports from people who have been... More

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2 Feb 2017 2:51pm News:
Wellington

Incident in Mt Victoria

Wellington Police attending an incident in Mt Victoria where a person was alleged to have had a firearm have searched and made inquiries in the area, and have not located anyone of interest. Police... More

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2 Feb 2017 2:46pm News:
Waitematā

Delays on SH1, Warkworth due to scrub fire

Police and fire services are attending a scrub fire south of Warkworth, Rodney District. State Highway 1 is currently down to two lanes - one is open southbound and one is open northbound. Motorists... More

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Carissa Avison
2 Feb 2017 1:31pm News:
Auckland City

UPDATE on search for Carrisa Avison

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Iain Chapman, Auckland City Area Investigations Manager: Police are continuing to search Woodhill Forest for missing 21-year-old Auckland woman Carissa... More

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Challenger 5.65

Location stolen from
Papakowhai, Porirua
Description of stolen motor
2000 Challenger 5.65 (white) not named, has 2000 Mercury outboard motor 114hp (black/silver) & 2000 Mercury Aux outboard motor (black/silver)
2 Feb 2017 1:12pm News:
Tasman

Name release - deceased man at Tahunanui Beach

Tasman Police can now release the name of the male who died after getting into difficulty at Tahunanui Beach, Nelson, on Monday evening. He was 74-year-old Gordon Hadfield, of Nelson. Police extend... More

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