Police want to hear from anyone who has photos of Artour Melikov, pictured.
24 Apr 2025 7:13pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Photos could help formally identify remains

Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located at Motutere earlier this year. Artour Melikov was 36 when he... More

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Media release - fatal crash
24 Apr 2025 7:13pm News:
Northland

Fatal crash, Raumanga

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Raumanga this morning. The crash, between a truck and pedestrian, was reported at 9.34am. Sadly, the pedestrian died at the... More

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Car decals / graphics / stickers - 1
24 Apr 2025 6:41pm News:
Eastern

Gang Conflict Warrant issued in Eastern District

To be attributed to Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Eastern District Police have today been issued a Gang Conflict Warrant, following several incidents... More

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Police radio on shoulder
24 Apr 2025 5:26pm News:
Wellington

Police investigate incidents of damage and theft at Porirua schools

Please attribute to Inspector Renée Perkins, Area Commander, Kāpiti-Mana: Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are increasing patrols after several incidents of damage and theft at local schools. On... More

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Have you seen Julie Butler?
24 Apr 2025 5:20pm News:
Auckland City

Have you seen Julie Butler?

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Julie Butler, who is missing from Aotea/Great Barrier Island. The 55-year-old usually lives aboard her yacht the ‘Blazing Shadz’, moored in... More

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Media release - name release
24 Apr 2025 3:09pm News:
Canterbury

Name release: Fatal crash, Culverden

Police can now name the person who died following a crash in Culverden on 15 April. He was 73-year-old Linton Charrington Gardiner, from Waiau, Hurunui. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at... More

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Mount Taranaki
24 Apr 2025 2:50pm News:
Central

Ill-prepared trip leads to Mount Taranaki rescue

Attributable to Detective Gerhard Jacobs, SAR Incident Controller: A family walking on Mt Taranaki who were underprepared for the conditions is prompting a reminder from Police to those heading out... More

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Five duffle bags stacked with bricks of cocaine valued at close to $30 million were found in Mt Wellington.
24 Apr 2025 12:34pm News:
Auckland City

Stacks of cocaine unpacked in Mt Wellington

Five duffle bags stacked with bricks of cocaine valued at close to $30 million have been unpacked at a Mount Wellington business. Yesterday afternoon Police were called to the Carbine Road premises... More

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