13 Sep 2014 8:44am News:
Canterbury

Fatal house fire in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to a fatal house fire in Parklands shortly after 4am this morning. The single story house fire was well involved upon the arrival of the fire crews and has been... More

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12 Sep 2014 4:18pm News:
National News

Description issued in Mount Maunganui incident

Police have issued a description of a male they would like to speak to in relation to an incident in Mount Maunganui today. At about 11.15am a 12-year-old female was delivering newspapers down Bain... More

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12 Sep 2014 4:16pm News:
Eastern

Napier police station claims incorrect

Eastern District Police say claims that the Napier police station will close and the city will lose frontline police staff are incorrect. Eastern District Commander Superintendent Sandra Venables said... More

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12 Sep 2014 4:07pm News:
Canterbury

Ashburton search completed

The Police team investigating last week’s shooting in Ashburton have completed an intensive underwater and riverbank search of the Ashburton River area and located a number of items of interest to the... More

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12 Sep 2014 4:05pm News:
Northland

Man arrested in relation to Whangarei kidnapping incident

Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in relation to a kidnapping incident in Whangarei last month. The man has been charged with aggravated robbery and kidnapping and will appear in the Whangarei... More

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12 Sep 2014 4:04pm News:
Northland

More potential victims come forward in Kaitaia case

Police have identified more potential victims in relation to Operation Snap after receiving several calls and emails in the last two days. Police called for potential victims to come forward after the... More

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12 Sep 2014 3:00pm News:
National News

Relentless scammers profit from some Kiwis' gullibility

Frustrated Auckland City Police have been investigating scams and warning victims about the scratch and win scam since mid-2013 and, despite regular publicity and warnings, have identified more than... More

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