13 Jul 2019 9:43am News:
Canterbury

Missing woman located - North Canterbury

The 75-year-old woman reported missing from Rangiora last night has been located. She was located by a member of the public a short time ago in Ashley. She was cold and tired but otherwise well... More

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13 Jul 2019 9:03am News:
Canterbury

Name release – Fatal crash, Rolleston

Police can now name the woman who died following a crash on Main South Road, Rolleston, on Monday 8 July. She was 79-year-old Rita Alice Stewart, of Lincoln. Police extends our condolences to her... More

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13 Jul 2019 7:27am News:
Central

Police investigate Taihape death

Police are investigating the death of a man overnight in Taihape. Police were called to a disorder incident on Thrush Street at 12.30am this morning. On arrival a man was found to have critical... More

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12 Jul 2019 6:51pm News:
Canterbury

Police remind trampers and walkers to plan and prepare before heading out

Please attribute to Sergeant Phil Simmonds, Canterbury Police SAR Co-ordinator Following a number of recent incidents involving people getting into difficulty outdoors Police are reminding people to... More

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12 Jul 2019 5:53pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Serious crash, South Waikato

Police can confirm one person has died following the serious crash on State Highway 5 this afternoon. Another person is understood to have moderate injuries, and two have minor injuries. The Serious... More

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12 Jul 2019 5:17pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Second arrest in Taupo attempted robbery

Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Andy Livingstone, Taupo CIB: Police has arrested a second person in relation to the attempted robbery of a central Taupo jeweller on Monday, 8 July. A 36-year... More

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Eagle helicopter
12 Jul 2019 4:34pm News:
National News

Police unveil new Eagle helicopters for Air Support Unit

New Zealand Police has officially unveiled its brand new fleet of Eagle helicopters at a launch event at Onehunga this afternoon. From July 1st, the Police Air Support Unit will be serviced by three... More

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12 Jul 2019 2:58pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, South Waikato

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, South Waikato. The two-car crash occurred about five kilometres east of Tirau about 2:30pm. Initial indications are... More

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