21 Dec 2016 4:34pm News:
Tasman

Two arrests in Westport following execution of search warrants

Two men have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant in Westport this morning. The two men, one aged 25 and the other 27, were arrested in relation to methamphetamine and cannabis... More

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21 Dec 2016 4:00pm News:
Waitematā

Body found on Muriwai Beach

A member of the public called police this afternoon after discovering a body washed up on Muriwai Beach, north-west of Auckland. No formal identification has taken place however we believe it is the... More

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21 Dec 2016 3:33pm News:
Eastern

Taihape Road down to one lane after crash near Hastings

Police were called to a vehicle crash on the Taihape Road, north-west of Hastings this morning at about 11.30am A loaded logging truck and a tractor have collided and the tractor driver is now is in a... More

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21 Dec 2016 2:58pm News:
Central

Methamphetamine supply disrupted in Manawatu

Six people have appeared in Palmerston North District Court today on drug supply and firearm charges following the execution of search warrants. Police have acted on evidence that a prisoner at... More

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21 Dec 2016 1:57pm News:
Northland

Child hit by car in Whangarei

A boy is in a critical condition in Whangarei Hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Otaika Road this afternoon. It happened outside the shops just before 12.40pm, and the road was closed for a time... More

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21 Dec 2016 1:18pm News:
Counties Manukau

UPDATE on investigation into unexplained death of four-month-old baby

Please attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Colin Higson: Police are continuing to investigate the unexplained death of a four-month-old baby girl in Counties Manukau. The mother and baby had been... More

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21 Dec 2016 12:35pm News:
Wellington

Update - Operation Archer Wellington Homicide Investigation

Wellington Police are continuing their homicide investigation into the killing of 30-year-old Lois Tolley at her Ward Street home in Upper Hutt around midnight on Friday 9 December 2016. Investigation... More

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21 Dec 2016 9:56am News:
Wellington

Operation Archer – media advisory

Detective Senior Sergeant Glenn Barnett will be available to speak to media at 12pm today (Wednesday 21 December 2016) at the scene of the ongoing homicide inquiry in Upper Hutt. Media are asked to go... More

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21 Dec 2016 9:20am News:
Canterbury

Lewis Pass Highway SH7: Plan ahead to ensure a safe journey

Canterbury Police are reminding motorists to relax and enjoy a well-planned journey when heading away this holiday period. Each year there are spikes in traffic volumes along State Highway 1, and the... More

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20 Dec 2016 8:50pm News:
Central

Waverley house fire – UPDATE

Police investigations into a fire at a property on Okahutiria Road, Waverly, Taranaki yesterday are ongoing. Earlier reports that a body was discovered at the property were incorrect. Investigations... More

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