Police radio
1 Jun 2020 6:58am News:
Auckland City

Firearms incident, St Johns, Auckland

Police are responding to a firearms incident in St Johns, Auckland. As a result of the incident St Johns Road between Dorchester Street and Ipswich Place is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the... More

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1 Jun 2020 6:14am News:
Counties Manukau

Man who escaped custody in Papakura arrested overnight

The 21-year-old man wanted by Police after escaping custody in Papakura on Thursday 28 May has been located overnight and arrested. He will be appearing in court today on charges of escaping custody... More

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Mike Bush CNZM, MNZM
1 Jun 2020 6:12am News:
National News

Recognition for New Zealand Police in Royal Honours

Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush, MNZM, and retired Detective Senior Sergeant David Harvey from Christchurch have both been recognised with Royal Honours announced today for their service to New... More

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31 May 2020 6:24pm News:
Bay of Plenty

UPDATE: Glider incident, Tauhara

Police can now confirm two people have died following a glider crash at Mt Tauhara, near Taupo this afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the crash about 2.45pm. Due to darkness, weather and... More

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31 May 2020 3:26pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Glider incident, Tauhara

Emergency services are responding to reports of a glider crash at Mt Tauhara, near Taupo. Police were notified about 2.45pm. Further information will be released when it becomes available. ENDS Issued... More

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31 May 2020 11:35am News:
Canterbury

Arrests following aggravated robbery, Woolston in Christchurch

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Mike Varnam, Canterbury Police: Canterbury Police have arrested three offenders following an aggravated robbery at a liquor store on Portman St in Woolston last... More

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Police radio
30 May 2020 3:28pm News:
Central

Elderly woman robbed in Palmerston North

Police are appealing for information after an 82-year-old woman was robbed in Palmerston North today. The woman was walking toward the central business district on Carroll Street about 12.30pm when... More

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Police radio
30 May 2020 2:46pm News:
Southern

Update - missing man, Dunedin

The 26-year-old man previously reported missing from central Dunedin has been found safe and well. Police thank the public for their assistance. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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29 May 2020 1:29pm News:
Auckland City

Police investigating abduction complaint

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Scott Beard, Auckland City Police: Police have made further enquiries today following a report of an abduction and assault incident in Western Springs involving... More

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