Rolleston suspects
11 Mar 2017 1:06pm News:
Canterbury

Can you help identify these people?

Rolleston Police want to identify this male and female (pictured). Police are looking to speak with the pair in relation to the use of stolen credit cards to purchase tobacco and other items from... More

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11 Mar 2017 11:15am News:
Canterbury

Bishopdale, Christchurch Aggravated Robbery – police seeking witnesses

Christchurch CIB are currently investigating an aggravated robbery of Tavern Harewood which occurred last night, 10 March at about 10.40pm. A man, wearing a balaclava and carrying a firearm has... More

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11 Mar 2017 8:06am News:
Counties Manukau

Flooding closes roads in Clevedon

Residents in Clevedon, Auckland are being advised to stay home and dry rather than travel, unless it is an emergency. The heavy rain since yesterday has caused serious flooding in some parts of... More

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11 Mar 2017 7:51am News:
Canterbury

Three youth offenders in custody following offending overnight

Three youth offenders are in custody for a string of offences committed overnight across Christchurch. The trio have stolen a ute in the central city and used it in a burglary at a dairy in Templeton... More

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11 Mar 2017 7:44am News:
Waikato

Sundaise Festival evacuated overnight

Festival goers in Waikino-Dickey Flat, Waihi had to be rescued last night after the venue and nearby camping areas were flooded out. Around 1000 people were at the Sundaise Festival which started... More

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Among the items taken was a carton of 10 packets
10 Mar 2017 8:39pm News:
Canterbury

Canterbury Police seek information on Avonhead burglary

Canterbury Police are seeking help from the public in relation to a recent burglary in Avonhead. The burglary took place at an Avonhead Road address between midday and 2:10pm on Thursday 9 March, 2017... More

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10 Mar 2017 5:43pm News:
Wellington

Serious crash in Petone

Motorists are being advised to avoid William Street in Petone after a car crashed into a power pole. Police and emergency services are at the scene following the crash, which happened at about 5.30pm... More

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Floods response

Ngā mihi. Over the past couple of days, Waikato, Counties Manukau and Northland staff have been working flat out to keep the public safe as devastating rainfall and floods hit their districts.

10 Mar 2017 3:37pm News:
Canterbury

Man in cowboy hat comes forward

Further to Police's media release of earlier today, the man in the cowboy hat has come forward to Police and is helping with our enquiries. Police would still like to identify and speak with a female... More

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10 Mar 2017 11:54am News:
Tasman

Body recovered from Fox Glacier - UPDATE

Police are continuing to work to identify the body recovered from Fox Glacier on Monday. A post mortem was conducted yesterday (Thursday) and formal identification is still underway. This is not... More

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