New Zealand Police

14 Dec 2015 3:19pm News:

Waikato

Names released following Karapiro and Coromandel fatal crashes

In releasing the names of two motorists killed on local roads over recent days, Waikato Police say the deaths now mean two families will be faced with loved ones missing from the table this Christmas... More

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14 Dec 2015 2:46pm News:

National News

Public satisfaction with Police remains high

Results from this year’s citizens’ satisfaction survey show trust and confidence levels in New Zealand Police remain high and stable at 78 percent. Mark Evans Deputy Chief Executive Strategy says the... More

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14 Dec 2015 10:46am News:

Bay of Plenty

Atiamuri crash victims named

Three people killed in a crash on SH1 Atiamuri at the weekend can now be named as Michael Harley Soo, aged 23, David James Hills, aged 22 and Jessie Nicholson, aged 23. All three were from the... More

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14 Dec 2015 8:14am News:

Counties Manukau

Update on Operation Cosmos

Police can confirm they have recovered the body of Lance John Murphy from a rural property in Wellsford. This is a devastating outcome for the family of Mr Murphy and our thoughts are with them during... More

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13 Dec 2015 7:43pm News:

Southern

2 arrested for dangerous driving

At about 6pm tonight Dunedin police arrested 2 male Maori, aged 49 and 50 following a report of two cars being driven dangerously on SH1 in the Palmerston area. The vehicles were reported as heading... More

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13 Dec 2015 12:35pm News:

Auckland City

Police pleased with behaviour at Christmas in the Park

Auckland Police are pleased with the outcome of last night’s 22 nd Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, which was held at the Auckland Domain and was an alcohol-free event. “There were minimal issues... More

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12 Dec 2015 3:37pm News:

National News

DIVER FOUND DECEASED ON SEA FLOOR – RED ROCKS WELLINGTON

A 45 year male scuba diver has been found by another diver on the sea floor near Red Rocks Wellington at approximately 2.50pm this afternoon CPR was performed but the diver was pronounced dead at the... More

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12 Dec 2015 11:33am News:

National News

Low drink-drive numbers a promising start

Police say the small number of motorists caught drink-driving during a combined operation in Wellington and Counties-Manukau on Friday is a positive sign as Kiwis head into the summer holiday period. More

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