4 Feb 2021 2:47pm News:
Canterbury

Fatal workplace incident - Christchurch

Police can confirm that a person has died following a workplace incident in Christchurch this morning. Emergency services were called to a Sydenham address at 11:10am after reports a person had fallen... More

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Did you get a ride in this Nissan Dualis?
4 Feb 2021 1:46pm News:
Wellington

Police seek man who may have information on death of Rau Tongia

Police investigating the death of Rau Tongia in Karori are seeking a person who was given a ride in this vehicle (pictured) in the early hours of 20 December. Between 3am and 4am on the Sunday morning... More

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A firearm recovered during a Ngaruawahia search warrant.
4 Feb 2021 12:11pm News:
Waikato

Arrest following Ngāruawāhia search warrant

Western Waikato Police’s Precision Targeting Team have today charged a 29-year-old patched gang member following a search warrant targeting organised crime in Queen Street, Ngāruawāhia. During the... More

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4 Feb 2021 11:29am News:
Wellington

Update - Taita hit and run

A 27-year-old man has been charged following a crash where a car hit a pedestrian and left the scene in Taita on Saturday 30 January. He is due to appear in Hutt Valley District Court on 11 February... More

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Police radio on shoulder
4 Feb 2021 6:47am News:
Southern

Light aircraft crash, Central Otago

The body of a man has been located following a search and rescue operation in Central Otago overnight. The search and rescue operation was launched after the RCCNZ received an emergency beacon alert... More

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Police Logo on SRBA
3 Feb 2021 4:12pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Police and Maritime NZ acknowledge boating manslaughter sentencing

Police and Maritime NZ acknowledge the sentencing today of Guy Haydon Charles Appleton in the Tauranga High Court. The 45-year-old was sentenced to two years, seven months’ imprisonment for the... More

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