25 Feb 2020 9:53pm News:
Waikato

Missing man located, Hamilton

The 72-year-old man previously reported missing today in Hamilton has been found safe and well. Thanks to all who shared or helped with information. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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25 Feb 2020 4:12pm News:
Wellington

Wellington Police thank motorists

Wellington Police would like to thank motorists for their good behaviour following recent operations across the district which targeted restraints, impairment, distracted driving, and speed. “It is... More

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25 Feb 2020 11:27am News:
Waikato

Correction - name release, fatal crash, Putaruru

An earlier name release stated that the 76-year-old man who died near Putaruru on Wednesday 22 January was Paul Dickinson Aimes. He was Paul Dickinson Amies of Te Aroha. ENDS Issued by the Police... More

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25 Feb 2020 10:43am News:
Auckland City

Stabbing victim reunites with the strangers who saved her

A teenager who was stabbed more than 16 times by her ex-partner has spoken out about her ordeal, and thanked those who ran to her aid. Crystal Tupou was left fighting for her life after her ex-partner... More

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25 Feb 2020 10:04am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police acknowledge IPCA report into use of force at Tauranga Hospital

Bay of Plenty Police have acknowledged the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into an incident at Tauranga Hospital in March 2018. The IPCA investigated an allegation of... More

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25 Feb 2020 7:24am News:
Northland

Northland Police launch homicide investigation in Kaikohe

Northland Police have launched a homicide investigation following a firearms incident in Kaikohe on Monday night. Police were called the corner of Heke and Hongi Streets in Kaikohe at 8.45pm following... More

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24 Feb 2020 5:39pm News:
Canterbury

Police investigate incident at Bristol Barbers, Wainoni, Christchurch

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Gavin Jeffs: Police are seeking witnesses to an incident at the Bristol Barbers on Wainoni Road, Christchurch. At about 10pm on Sunday 23 February, a stolen... More

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24 Feb 2020 1:55pm News:
Northland

Name release - Fatal crash, Northland

Police can now name the three people who died in a crash on Whananaki North Road, near Whangārei, early on Sunday morning. They were Maurice Kareko, 35, Rhiannon Walters, 11, and Alec Walters, 5. A... More

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