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17 Dec 2022 6:17pm News:
Waitematā

Water incident - Muriwai

About 4pm today, Police were called to a incident at Muriwai, where a person was in difficulty in the water. The individual was brought to shore by surf lifesavers but was unable to be revived. Our... More

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17 Dec 2022 4:33pm News:
Counties Manukau

Fatal firearms incident, Manukau

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua: A Police investigation is underway following a shooting outside a church on Puhinui Road, Manukau. At 10am Police received a report... More

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17 Dec 2022 1:40pm News:
Southern

Sudden death, Bond Street, Dunedin

Police can confirm a person has died in an incident on Bond Street, Dunedin. At about 6am this morning, Emergency services attended a report of a body on the street. Sadly, a person was located... More

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16 Dec 2022 7:57pm News:
Tasman

Sudden death, Mikonui River, West Coast

A man has died at the Mikonui River, south of Ross, this afternoon. About 11am today, Police received a report that a man had gone into the river while mustering cattle and had not resurfaced. A... More

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A boat was recovered during Operation Balance
16 Dec 2022 11:44am News:
Waikato

Operation Balance recovers stolen property

Waikato Police have begun the process of returning stolen property recovered in a significant four-day operation targeting prolific theft and dishonesty offending. Running over four days this month... More

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Two photos of Jason Michael Barnes. Right is a more recent image.
16 Dec 2022 11:32am News:
Waitematā

Have you seen Jason Michael Barnes?

Police are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of Jason Michael Barnes, who is wanted to arrest. Barnes has two warrants for his arrest for offending in relation to a firearms... More

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Media release - Update
16 Dec 2022 8:36am News:
Canterbury

Update - Bexley Park stabbing

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves: Police have arrested a third person as part of their investigation into the stabbing in Bexley Reserve on 14 November. Nigel Wilson, 62, was... More

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15 Dec 2022 7:05pm News:
Southern

Witnesses sought to Mataura crash

Southern Police are calling for anyone who witnessed a crash in Mataura on 13 December to get in contact. About 5.15pm on Tuesday, Police were called to the intersection of Main and Albion streets. It... More

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Search warrants in Te Aroha
15 Dec 2022 6:47pm News:
Waikato

Four arrests following Waikato search warrants

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Norman: Four people have been arrested following search warrants in Te Aroha on Thursday. Eastern Waikato Criminal Investigation Branch, supported by... More

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