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31 Mar 2026 3:20pm News:
Canterbury

Wanted man arrested in Christchurch

To be attributed to Inspector Craig Scott, Christchurch Police: Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas today... More

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Media release - Investigation update v2
31 Mar 2026 3:07pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Ruatiti double homicide - Central District

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager CIB Central District Police continue to make steady progress in the investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole... More

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Media release - Investigation update v3
31 Mar 2026 3:04pm News:
Central

Update: Ruatiti double homicide - Central District

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager CIB Central District Police continue to make steady progress in the investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole... More

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31 Mar 2026 1:12pm News:
Waitematā

Good Samaritans sought following Massey assault

Waitematā Police are seeking a family of good Samaritans who went to the aid of a high school student when she was allegedly assaulted by two women at a bus stop on the weekend. On Saturday at about... More

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31 Mar 2026 11:14am News:
Eastern

Police investigating man's injuries after assault and being hit by car in Hastings

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley, Police are investigating an incident that has left a man with injuries in Hastings last night. At around 9.30pm, Police were called to Heretaunga... More

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Police patrol dog Ori and his fellow Christchurch-based K9s more than earned their kibble last week.
31 Mar 2026 10:11am TenOne Magazine

Dogs on duty

Christchurch dog teams deliver standout work across a demanding block of shifts. More

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31 Mar 2026 9:32am News:
National News

New custody training facility opened at Royal New Zealand Police College

A new custody training facility designed to replicate real-world policing environments has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) today. The purpose-built facility... More

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