Police Logo on SRBA
27 Feb 2020 10:43am News:
Counties Manukau

Sentencing for blackmail and child exploitation imagery

Police acknowledge the sentencing yesterday at Manukau District Court for 30-year-old Earl Gary Chatterton who was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for knowingly possessing and... More

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27 Feb 2020 10:04am News:
Central

Police acknowledge IPCA findings in relation to sexual assault investigation

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to decision-making in a sexual assault investigation in Palmerston North. The IPCA found that the... More

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Generic male and female officers - day - 1
27 Feb 2020 7:54am News:
Canterbury

Police urge local businesses to be vigilant

Christchurch Police are aware of a recent rise in burglaries in inner city areas targeting cafe and convenience stores. Police will continue to work hard to prevent, respond, investigate and resolve... More

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Eagle 2 - inside searching
26 Feb 2020 4:50pm News:
Canterbury

Eagle crew assist in preventing serious harm in Canterbury District

Please attribute to Superintendent John Price, Canterbury District Commander: A number of incidents in Christchurch this week have again demonstrated the invaluable support the Air Support Unit is... More

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Offender, Bell Block aggravated robbery
26 Feb 2020 4:00pm News:
Central

Police seek help to identify offender in New Plymouth aggravated robbery

Police are asking for the public's assistance to identify the man responsible for an aggravated robbery in New Plymouth earlier this week. The offender entered Bell Block Motors on Wills Road at... More

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Maritime Auckland - day 1
26 Feb 2020 3:21pm News:
Waitematā

A tragedy is avoided on Auckland's North Shore

A prepared kayaker and a successful rescue effort meant tragedy was avoided in the water off Browns Bay on Sunday. It began with a member of the public reporting an empty kayak floating north-east of... More

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Christopher O'Byrne and Brenda Kora
26 Feb 2020 11:33am News:
Waikato

Name release: Cambridge Road crash (plus family statement, and photo)

Police can now release the name of the two people who died in the crash on Cambridge Road on Saturday. They were 32-year-old Christopher O'Byrne, and 31-year-old Brenda Kora, of Eastern Bay of Plenty... More

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