13 Dec 2016 8:25am News:
Bay of Plenty

Missing child found safe and well

The child reported missing in Rotorua overnight has been found safe and well. More details will be released when they come to hand. ENDS Police Media Centre More

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12 Dec 2016 4:30pm News:
Southern

Invercargill Police investigating assault

Police are investigating an assault which occurred early morning on Sunday December 11th 2016 in central Invercargill. At approximately 2:15am a woman was assaulted by a male on the corner of Yarrow... More

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12 Dec 2016 3:46pm News:
Eastern

Plane crash and situation in Gisborne – UPDATE

Please attribute to Tairawhiti Area Commander Inspector Sam Aberahama. Police have reached the area where the plane has crashed and is assessing the scene. We can confirm two men have died and Police... More

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12 Dec 2016 3:08pm News:
Canterbury

Missing 58-year-old man found safe and well

John Old, who has been the subject of a search by Canterbury Police, has been found safe and well. Police located him walking on a road near Lake Sumner at lunchtime today. Police would like to thank... More

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Hamilton Central Pharmacy burglary
12 Dec 2016 2:54pm News:
Waikato

Police investigate burglary of Hamilton pharmacy

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify those responsible for a burglary at the Hamilton Central Pharmacy on Pembroke Street. The pharmacy was broken into at around 2am, Monday 12... More

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12 Dec 2016 2:09pm News:
Waitematā

Distinctive hoody could hold clue to unsolved aggravated robbery

Waitakere Police investigating an unsolved aggravated robbery at a Te Atatu bar are releasing CCTV footage showing the two offenders, one of whom wore a distinctive hoody that zipped up through the... More

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12 Dec 2016 1:48pm News:
Eastern

Media stand-up in Gisborne – advisory

A joint stand-up will be held at 2.30pm today in relation to the plane crash near Wairoa and the ongoing power outages. Media should go to the Eastland Network, 172 Carnarvon St, Gisborne. Present... More

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12 Dec 2016 1:37pm News:
Wellington

Police respond to yachts in difficulty in Wellington Harbour

The Police Maritime Unit has co-ordinated the rescue of 10 people after five small yachts were struck by a southerly in Evans Bay. Emergency services received a Mayday call just after midday. Three of... More

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12 Dec 2016 12:54pm News:
Wellington

Operation Archer, Wellington homicide - UPDATE Monday

Wellington District Police have met with the family of Lois Tolley, and have told them they're working hard to solve the killing of their daughter. Detective Senior Sergeant Warwick McKee said they... More

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