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14 Oct 2025 7:38pm News:
Central

Man charged in relation to Foxton baby death

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan, Central District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police have arrested a man and charged him with murder in relation to the death of a six... More

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14 Oct 2025 5:13pm News:
Northland

Man charged with drug and firearms offences, Russell

A 55-year-old man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search warrant in Russell last week. Police executed the search at the property around 9am on Friday 10 October after the... More

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Media release - name release
14 Oct 2025 11:48am News:
Central

Name release – sudden death, Mount Taranaki

Police can now release the name of the man who died on Mount Taranaki on 30 September. He was Vladimir Levchenko, 69, of Gulf Harbour, Auckland. Police extend their condolences to his loved ones. His... More

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Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation
14 Oct 2025 10:32am News:
National News

Media Advisory: Police Patrol Dog Graduation

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will be congratulating seven new patrol dog teams in the latest dog graduation on Thursday 16 October. Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front of... More

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14 Oct 2025 10:09am News:
Waikato

Police appeal for information following serious assualt, Hamilton

Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a young man in Fairview Downs, Hamilton, last night. Police received reports of a serious incident which occurred on... More

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Media release - name release
14 Oct 2025 6:19am News:
Southern

Name release: Fatal crash, Palmerston, Waitaki

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road in Palmerston on Saturday 11 October. He was Trevor John Harris... More

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13 Oct 2025 4:57pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Member of the public's call helps land man in court

Attribute to Rotorua Area Commander, Inspector Herby Ngawhika: A man is facing court after a quick-thinking member of the public phoned 111 about his manner of driving in the Galatea/Murupara area. On... More

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13 Oct 2025 4:55pm News:
Northland

Critical incident investigation underway, Whangārei

Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj: A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Whangārei on the weekend. At about 11.15pm on... More

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