17 Oct 2011 12:12pm News:
National News

Driver to face further charges in Hamilton car bonnet death

Hamilton Police investigating the death of a student in the City two weeks ago have charged a driver with manslaughter as they consolidate their investigation. Already facing a charge of failing to... More

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17 Oct 2011 10:26am News:
Waikato

Illegal shooter's close call at Police checkpoint

Waikato Police are stressing the necessity for safe use of firearms after an unlicensed man shot himself in the leg while trying to hide a gun from officers on Friday night. Sergeant Jim Corbett of... More

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17 Oct 2011 8:19am News:
Wellington

Take care on the roads this Labour Weekend

Police are urging motorists to take it easy on the roads in and around the region this Labour Weekend. Wellington District Road Policing Manager Inspector Peter Baird says Police are aiming for a... More

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14 Oct 2011 1:45pm News:
National News

Police arrest man for attacks on 3 women in Otara

Counties Manukau Police have arrested a 25 year-old Otara man on charges of sexual violation, abduction and indecent assault following attacks on three women in Otara. At the outset Police would like... More

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14 Oct 2011 8:59am News:
National News

Road spikes used as drink drivers continue to cause concern

Recidivist drink drivers continue to pose a problem for not only Waikato Police but the region's road users following a number of incidents overnight. In the worst incident District Road Policing... More

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14 Oct 2011 7:12am News:
Waikato

The wall comes down on Hamilton burglary

It had all the ingredients of a Hollywood crime thriller but in the end thieves, who removed a wall to get to their quarry, left empty handed and are now on the run from Hamilton Police. Neighbours... More

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14 Oct 2011 6:51am News:
Waikato

Taharoa worksite fatality name release

The name of a man killed when his vehicle crashed in a work-site incident at Taharoa yesterday morning has been released. He was George Kahumu WILLISON, 44, of Taharoa. Given the circumstances of the... More

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13 Oct 2011 2:25pm News:
National News

Update Taharoa fatality

Western Waikato Police say it will be for the Coroner to determine the cause of death of a man who died in a work site fatality near an isolated coastal settlement this morning. Te Kuiti Sub-Area... More

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13 Oct 2011 2:22pm News:
National News

Hairdressers beware

Prison escapee Aaron Forden, who's been on the run since Monday morning, may well have changed his appearance in the past few days by visiting an unsuspecting hairdresser. Forden escaped from the Mt... More

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