24 Dec 2015 11:47am News:
Wellington

Fourteen year old driver stopped by Wellington District Road Police

This morning , Inspector Mike Wright, Wellington District Road Policing Manager was astonished and disappointed to read the results of the activity of the Traffic Alcohol Group overnight. "During the... More

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24 Dec 2015 11:08am News:
Waikato

Police credit farmer's security for leading to early arrest of fuel thief

Waikato Police investigating the attempted theft of fuel from a rural property near Morrinsville say the prompt arrest of an offender was largely due to the proactive security steps the farmer had... More

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24 Dec 2015 9:48am News:
National News

Dog shot during home invasion

North Shore Police are speaking with nine people who, shortly after midnight, were threatened by a gun wielding man who invaded the home they were at on College Rd, Northcote. The incident unfolded... More

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24 Dec 2015 9:39am News:
Waikato

Warning from Police to parents as children found selling property stolen in burglary on social media

Waikato Police investigating the burglary of a Hamilton home and the on-selling of goods on social media sites are urging parents and caregivers to be mindful of who their children are spending time... More

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24 Dec 2015 9:13am News:
Bay of Plenty

Machete used in failed liquor store robbery

Police in Putaruru are trying to identity a male who threatened liquor store staff with a machete last night (Wednesday, 23 December). The incident occurred at approximately 9.50pm on Arapuni Street... More

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23 Dec 2015 5:17pm News:
Waitematā

32 year-old man charged with trespass in relation to Kauri tree

Police have charged a man who spent several days up a Titirangi Kauri tree. The 32 year-old presented himself at the Henderson Police Station this afternoon. He was charged with trespass and bailed... More

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23 Dec 2015 3:25pm News:
Canterbury

Update following fatality in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

Canterbury Police were notified by RCCNZ after a personal location beacon activation on the Eugenie Glacier at the bottom of the Footstall in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park shortly after 8 am... More

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23 Dec 2015 2:53pm News:
Waikato

Police message to drunk drivers caught twice in one morning simple, grow up and think of the risks

Appalling behaviour that puts the lives of the individuals concerned and those of innocent people at risk is how the Waikato’s most senior Police officer describes the apprehension of drivers on their... More

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