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23 Jan 2017 6:59pm News:
Central

Update - Waiwhakaiho River incident

Please attribute to Acting Sergeant Peter Lawn. Police have located a body in their search for the male who was swept away while crossing Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth this afternoon. A search... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 6:55pm News:
Central

UPDATE: Otaki River search continues

Please attribute to Constable Gareth Hughes, Search and Rescue Incident Controller: Police are still working to locate a person believed to be missing in Otaki River, after a member of the public... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 5:52pm News:
Central

Update - Norsewood crash

Please attribute to Inspector Dave White, Acting Area Commander. State Highway 2 has reopened following the fatal crash near Norsewood this morning. There is a speed limit of 30km in place and... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 5:10pm News:
Central

Water rescue underway in Waiwhakaiho River

Police, Search and Rescue and Ambulance are responding to reports that a person has been swept away at Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth. Police were notified at 4.40pm that a person walking across... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 4:34pm News:
Canterbury

CORRECTION: Christchurch Police attend Somerfield robbery

The Somerfield incident reported at approximately 12:30 overnight occurred on Fairview Street, not Rose Street as previously reported. Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the Fairview Road... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 4:32pm News:
Southern

Incident in Oteramika Road

Police confirm that they were called to a Oteramika Road address in relation to an incident involving the sole occupant of the house. A risk assessment was completed which resulted in Police deploying... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 3:54pm News:
Central

UPDATE: Norsewood SH 2 crash - northbound lane closed

Following a fatal crash north of Norsewood this morning, State Highway 2 remains closed to northbound traffic. The southbound lane is now open but there may be ongoing delays. Police ask motorists to... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 3:45pm News:
Canterbury

Christchurch Police attend Somerfield robbery

At approximately 12:30am this morning, Police received a report of a robbery involving a firearm on Fairview Street, Somerfield. Four people were walking on Fairview Street when a red sedan-type car... More

1 min read
23 Jan 2017 3:27pm News:
Central

Central Police recover body at Otaki River

Police have recovered a body and are seeking another person following a report of a capsized boat in Otaki River, Kapiti Coast. At approximately 1:40pm, Monday 23 January 2016, Police were alerted to... More

1 min read
Pat Wearn with her son Andy
23 Jan 2017 1:39pm News:
Waitematā

Statement from the family of Mrs Pat Wearn

The family of Pat Wearn have asked Police to issue the following statement on their behalf; Seven days ago, like the rest of you, we were getting on with life as normal. Over the last seven days we... More

2 min read

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