28 Dec 2016 6:25am News:
Eastern

Take care at Rhythm and Vines this year

New Zealand Police reminds those attending the Rhythm and Vines festival this New Year to take care of themselves and their friends. “We want everyone to enjoy their time at the festival but we urge... More

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27 Dec 2016 9:50pm News:
Southern

Missing hunter in Southland located

Please attribute the following statement to Detective Alun Griffiths: The hunter missing in Southland has been located safe and well around 9pm tonight. Southern Lakes Helicopters spotted the man a... More

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27 Dec 2016 8:40pm News:
Southern

UPDATE 2: North Dunedin fire

The fire service now has the blaze at Signal Hill contained but will be fighting it throughout the night. Earlier tonight three homes in Rimu Street, Ravensbourne were evacuated as a precaution. The... More

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27 Dec 2016 8:33pm News:
Waikato

Body discovered in Waikato River

Tonight at 7pm Police were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Waikato River. A kayaker came across the body while paddling near Ann Street, Hamilton. Police are now working to recover the body... More

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27 Dec 2016 6:50pm News:
Canterbury

Cashmere assault - upgraded to homicide

Please attribute the following statement to Detective Inspector Darryl Sweeney: As a result of injuries sustained in an assault on Christmas day a man has now died and the Police enquiry has been... More

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27 Dec 2016 4:45pm News:
Southern

Fatal crash SH1 at Pukerau, near Gore

Police are in attendance at a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and two cars which occurred just before 4pm on Waipahi Highway, Pukerau. The driver of the motorcycle has died at the scene of the... More

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27 Dec 2016 4:03pm News:
Southern

UPDATE: North Dunedin scrub fire

Emergency services are concerned that a potential change in wind direction could move the fire currently burning on Signal Hill into the Ravensbourne area. Police are warning people in this region to... More

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27 Dec 2016 3:25pm News:
Southern

Scrub fire in North Dunedin

Police are advising locals and motorists travelling through the North Dunedin area to be aware of a large scrub fire on Signal Hill near Butts Road. Emergency services were alerted to a fire breaking... More

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27 Dec 2016 2:53pm News:
Canterbury

Christchurch Police investigating hit and run

Christchurch Police are seeking information regarding a white van that was involved with a hit and run on Madras and High Streets, Christchurch around 3.30am on Saturday 24th December 2016. The 23... More

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27 Dec 2016 1:07pm News:
Wellington

Thinking of leaving Wellington via SH1 today? Perhaps delay that...

SH1 north of Wellington is very slow going at the moment, as everyone seems to be leaving town at once. According to police traffic units, the traffic is very slow going from Plimmerton all the way up... More

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