1 Jan 2016 10:27pm News:
Southern

Arrest made in relation to Arson of Alexandra Wastebusters

Alexandra police arrested a 43 year old Alexandra man earlier today and have charged him with a string of deliberately lit fires, including the fire that devastated the Alexandra Branch of... More

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1 Jan 2016 6:11pm News:
National News

Name released for fatal Motueka River bridge crash victim

Nelson Bays Police has released the name of the man killed in a road crash on SH60 at the Motueka River Bridge in the early hours this morning. He was Benjamin Cecil Rhodes, aged 37 years, of Motueka... More

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1 Jan 2016 3:23pm News:
Central

Campground alcohol related incidents concern Manawatu Police

Manawatu Police are concerned that alcohol fuelled antics of some campers are spoiling what should be enjoyable family holidays for people staying in some local campgrounds. Inspector Sarah Stewart... More

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An image of missing Dunedin man, Stephen Gourlay.
1 Jan 2016 2:11pm News:
Southern

Statement from missing Dunedin man's family

Police are releasing the following statement on behalf of Stephen Gourlay's family. To be attributed to Emma Feather Shaw, Stephen's youngest daughter: My name is Emma Feather Shaw and on behalf of... More

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1 Jan 2016 10:56am News:
National News

Plea for vigilance and patience on the roads

Police are urging all road users to be vigilant, patient and follow basic safety advice while they’re driving or motorcycling this summer. Superintendent Steve Greally, national road policing manager... More

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1 Jan 2016 3:08am News:
Southern

New Year's Celebration Southern Police District

1 st January 2016 Police Say New Year's Celebrations Quiet Southern Police say that 2016 was welcomed without any major incidents in the district's traditionally popular holiday destinations. Overall... More

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1 Jan 2016 1:34am News:
Bay of Plenty

A relatively peaceful start to 2016 in Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Police are praising the majority of New Year’s revellers after a relatively uneventful night across the District. As usual a minority of people prevented the festivities being trouble... More

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Police and members of the motoring public were less than impressed at the antics of this pair
31 Dec 2015 5:02pm News:
Waikato

Expensive start to New Year's for Waikato door surfers

Ridiculous behaviour that meant the start of New Year celebrations was an expensive one is how Waikato Police are describing the antics of two intoxicated men door surfing on SH1 this afternoon... More

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31 Dec 2015 2:57pm News:
Wellington

Inquiries continue into Hutt Valley assault

Hutt Valley Police are making good progress with their investigation of a serious assault in Naenae which left a woman with significant cuts and bruises. Detective Sergeant James Patea, Hutt Valley... More

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