2 Feb 2017 3:57pm News:
Canterbury

Arrest made in Moorhouse Ave assault

Christchurch Police have made an arrest in relation to the serious assault of a 53 year-old man on Thursday 26 January 2017. Earlier today an 18 year-old male was arrested for the attack, which... More

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2 Feb 2017 3:55pm News:
National News

Police warning people to be aware of scammers

Police are warning members of the public to be aware of a phone scam that is currently targeting New Zealanders. In recent weeks Police have received a number of reports from people who have been... More

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2 Feb 2017 2:51pm News:
Wellington

Incident in Mt Victoria

Wellington Police attending an incident in Mt Victoria where a person was alleged to have had a firearm have searched and made inquiries in the area, and have not located anyone of interest. Police... More

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2 Feb 2017 2:46pm News:
Waitematā

Delays on SH1, Warkworth due to scrub fire

Police and fire services are attending a scrub fire south of Warkworth, Rodney District. State Highway 1 is currently down to two lanes - one is open southbound and one is open northbound. Motorists... More

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Carissa Avison
2 Feb 2017 1:31pm News:
Auckland City

UPDATE on search for Carrisa Avison

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Iain Chapman, Auckland City Area Investigations Manager: Police are continuing to search Woodhill Forest for missing 21-year-old Auckland woman Carissa... More

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Challenger 5.65

Location stolen from
Papakowhai, Porirua
Description of stolen motor
2000 Challenger 5.65 (white) not named, has 2000 Mercury outboard motor 114hp (black/silver) & 2000 Mercury Aux outboard motor (black/silver)
2 Feb 2017 1:12pm News:
Tasman

Name release - deceased man at Tahunanui Beach

Tasman Police can now release the name of the male who died after getting into difficulty at Tahunanui Beach, Nelson, on Monday evening. He was 74-year-old Gordon Hadfield, of Nelson. Police extend... More

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2 Feb 2017 1:09pm News:
National News

Commissioner welcomes significant investment in policing

Police Commissioner Mike Bush says today’s announcement by the Prime Minister represents a very significant and welcome investment in New Zealand Police. “This investment increases our workforce by... More

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2 Feb 2017 9:04am News:
Bay of Plenty

Police ask Brookfield residents to look out for suspicious behaviour

Police are investigating an incident where a man was disturbed at an address on Solomon Street in Brookfield, Tauranga, during the early hours of Sunday 29 January 2017. He has been described as Maori... More

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2 Feb 2017 6:28am News:
Wellington

Missing Upper Hutt man found safe and well

The 29-year-old man who went missing from an Upper Hutt address yesterday has been located safe and well. He was located overnight at a friends house. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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