Media release - fatal crash
21 May 2025 2:22pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Timaru

A person has died following a crash in Timaru this morning. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Evans Street, State Highway 1, about 9.50am. Part of the road is expected to... More

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A firearm recovered from Browns Road
21 May 2025 2:04pm News:
Counties Manukau

Firearm recovered following callout in Manurewa

A 38-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and ammunition, along with speaks threateningly. More

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Police shirts
20 May 2025 6:03pm News:
Wellington

Police acknowledge sentencing of Donald Sarratt in child sexual abuse material case

Sarratt’s sentencing is a testament to the thorough investigation conducted by New Zealand Police and US law enforcement. More

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Processing arrest - 1
20 May 2025 2:57pm News:
Eastern

Three arrests in Wairoa in relation to weekend incidents

Three Wairoa men are before the courts following three separate, unrelated incidents in the town over the weekend. More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
20 May 2025 1:11pm News:
Auckland City

Youth offenders caught red handed

A group of young people had their plans foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre last night. Mall security reported a burglary taking place at 8.15pm. “A group of offenders were seen... More

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Police radio
20 May 2025 1:04pm News:
Eastern

Arrest made in Poukawa assault on cyclists

Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard: A man has been arrested in relation to an assault in Hawke’s Bay last month in which cyclists competing in a race were pelted with glass... More

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Car stationary night lights on - 1
20 May 2025 12:33pm News:
Waitematā

Woman charged over apartment burglary

Police have made arrests following an early morning burglary at a Devonport apartment building. Two offenders were seen allegedly breaking into the Queens Parade complex just before 2am. Waitematā... More

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