4 Jul 2016 3:26pm News:
Southern

Invercargill Police seek information about car fire

Invercargill Police attended the suspicious fire of a Subaru Legacy car on Joseph Street, between Herbert and Chelmsford Streets, Invercargill, a t about 2.10am on Saturday 2 July . The vehicle was... More

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4 Jul 2016 1:14pm News:
Waitematā

Silverdale workplace incident – name release

Waitemata Police can now release the name of the person killed in a workplace incident in Silverdale on Friday July 1. He is Peter Donald Tregoweth, 57-years-old from the North Shore. He died on... More

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4 Jul 2016 12:48pm News:
Canterbury

Man arrested after incident in Rangiora

Police have now arrested a 38 year-old male after a domestic incident which occurred overnight. The male was located this morning at an address in Rangiora and staff were deployed to the area. As a... More

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4 Jul 2016 12:39pm News:
Wellington

Weekend party-goers leave Lower Hutt man in hospital

Police are currently investigating a serious assault that occurred in Seddon Street Naenae early this Sunday morning. The victim was found at 3:27am on Sunday 3 July with a serious head-injury. The... More

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4 Jul 2016 11:34am News:
Wellington

Parents encouraged to understand their responsibilities before hosting a before or after ball party

As ball season continues, Wellington Police are encouraging parents and party hosts to be aware of their responsibilities if they host a before or after ball party. Wellington Area Commander... More

2 min read
4 Jul 2016 11:13am News:
Southern

Successful 4WD search and rescue operation costs available

Last month Police led a successful search and rescue operation for 38 people on Waikaia Bush Road near Roxburgh, who became stranded in heavy snow during a 4WD excursion. The group were bought back to... More

2 min read

Kia ora, George!

Inspector Hirone Waretini records George Henare's message.
George Henare and Inspector Hirone Waretini.

This week is Māori Language Week – and amid events organised by Police staff this week to celebrate Aotearoa’s first language, one project has led a senior officer on a trip down memory lane.

4 Jul 2016 11:04am News:
National News

Government family violence pilot launches in Christchurch

Police today welcomed a ground-breaking new pilot in Christchurch which aims to ensure families experiencing family violence are safe and receive the services they need to prevent further harm. At the... More

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4 Jul 2016 9:02am News:
Tasman

82-year-old Blenheim woman found

Police have located Eileen Stewart at a neighbouring address from where she went missing. She has been found fit and well. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their... More

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4 Jul 2016 6:44am News:
Tasman

Police seek missing 82-year-old in Blenheim

Police are searching for a missing 82-year-old woman in Blenheim. Eileen Stewart was last seen at Aberleigh Rest Home at 4am this morning. Eileen has a slim build and is wearing a pink sweat shirt and... More

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