9 Jul 2016 6:41pm News:
Waikato

Police investigating two Hamilton burglaries

Police are investigating two incidents of burglary from elderly homeowners this week in Te Rapa, Hamilton. On both occasions the homeowner has been outside in the garden and left the house unlocked... More

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9 Jul 2016 4:01pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Two people killed in Taupo crash named

Police are describing a fatal crash in a rural area near Taupo last night as an absolutely avoidable tragedy. A vehicle with three occupants lost control on Tirohanga Road around 10.50pm last night... More

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9 Jul 2016 1:06pm News:
Central

Aggravated Robbery in Palmerston North

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the BP Service station on Main Street, Palmerston North. At approximately 9-15pm last night a man entered the premises, approached the counter and... More

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9 Jul 2016 6:07am News:
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash near Taupo

Two people have died after a vehicle collision near Taupo last night. Emergency services were notified about 10.50pm that a vehicle had rolled on Tirohanga Road. It appears to have hit a tree. Two... More

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8 Jul 2016 6:22pm News:
Central

CORRECTION: Rescue services lauded for heroic actions following Manawatu Gorge crash

CORRECTION: Both Police officers were also taken to hospital where they were treated for hypothermia before being released this evening. Apologies for previously reporting this as hyperthermia. ENDS More

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Police have a warrant to arrest Miru Mark for assault with a weapon
8 Jul 2016 5:59pm News:
Waikato

Tokoroa Police seeking Miru Mark

Police in Tokoroa have a warrant to arrest Miru Mark for assault with a weapon. The 32-year-old is described as M āori, 6 ft tall, and of a large build. He has a tattoo saying “CRIPZ” on his left... More

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Manawatu Gorge rescue
8 Jul 2016 5:50pm News:
Central

Rescue services lauded for heroic actions following Manawatu Gorge crash (+ photos)

A co-ordinated expert response from emergency services saved the lives of two people today after the truck they were in crashed in the Manawatu Gorge, says Inspector Sarah Stewart, Manawatu Area... More

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8 Jul 2016 5:08pm News:
Eastern

Hawke’s Bay Police investigating fraud complaints involving cell phones

Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of fraud complaints involving offenders offering to sell cell phones, generally a Samsung Galaxy. After gaining the trust of the victims by providing... More

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8 Jul 2016 4:10pm News:
Auckland City

Update - Armed incident in Dundale Avenue, Blockhouse Bay

Police have now carried out a thorough search at the Dundale Avenue house in Blockhouse Bay. The address was the subject of an armed Police response this morning, after information was received about... More

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