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17 May 2020 10:12am News:
Central

Police investigating sudden death, Otaki

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan: Police are investigating following a sudden death in Otaki yesterday, 16 May. Emergency services were called to a Mill Road address around... More

1 min read
17 May 2020 9:40am News:
Eastern

Name release: Fatal crash, Waiohiki Road, Hawke’s Bay

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Waiohiki Road, near Taradale, on 14 May. He was Douglas John McBeath, 73, of Waiohiki. Police extend their condolences to his... More

1 min read
16 May 2020 4:12pm News:
Wellington

Update: Police identify body found in Evans Bay

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth: Wellington Police can now confirm the identity of the man whose body was found in the water at Evans Bay on Tuesday. He was 45-year-old Joseph... More

1 min read
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16 May 2020 12:53pm News:
Canterbury

Alert Level 2 in Christchurch

Attributable to Inspector Leairne Dow, Christchurch Metro Area Prevention Manager: Police are pleased with the smooth transition to Alert Level 2 in Christchurch. Since the restrictions came into... More

1 min read
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16 May 2020 11:28am News:
Southern

Homicide enquiry launched following Te Anau death

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Stu Harvey: A homicide investigation is underway after the body of a woman was discovered in Te Anau last night. About 6:35pm, Police received information to... More

1 min read
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15 May 2020 5:30pm News:
Waitematā

Name release – Henderson homicide

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitemata Police: Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who was found deceased at a Henderson address yesterday morning... More

1 min read
15 May 2020 5:05pm News:
National News

Police pleased with initial move to Alert Level 2

Police is welcoming the largely smooth transition into Alert Level 2, with districts reporting a quiet first day of COVID-19 related breaches. For the first 18 hours (as at 6pm 14 May), there were... More

2 min read

Operational Policing Guidelines - Alert Level 2

Note: This document has been amended

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15 May 2020 3:19pm News:
National News

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement announces retirement

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement has today announced his intention to retire after 42 years with New Zealand Police. “I’m incredibly proud of this organisation and what we represent and grateful for... More

1 min read
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15 May 2020 2:36pm News:
Wellington

Police appeal for information in relation to Porirua assault

Police are investigating two different incidents at Bothamley Park, Porirua this month. Around 9am on Friday 8 May, a woman was approached by a male in the park and she ran away from him. A woman was... More

1 min read

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