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19 May 2016 7:31am News:
Canterbury

Fleeing driver caught in Christchurch

A police patrol attempted to stop a vehicle travelling at excess speed in the central Christchurch area at Worchester Street and Stanmore Road at about 3:30am this morning, 19 May 2016. The vehicle... More

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18 May 2016 9:30pm News:
Southern

Road near Hamden reopens

State Highway 1, north of Hamden, has been cleared and both lanes are now open. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while we worked to clear the road following a crash earlier this... More

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18 May 2016 9:14pm News:
Wellington

Body found in Central Wellington apartment

The body of an elderly man was found by Police in a Housing New Zealand apartment block in Dixon Street, Te Aro. It appears the body has been there for some time and the death is not thought to be... More

1 min read
18 May 2016 8:55pm News:
Canterbury

Missing Christchurch man found

Christchurch Police are pleased to advise they have now located Lance Michael Lee. Inquiries into the circumstances of his disappearance are ongoing. We wish to thank those media who asssisted in this... More

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18 May 2016 7:57pm News:
Southern

Crash causes traffic delays - SH 1, north of Hamden

Oamaru Police are currently attending a crash on State Highway 1, around 2 kilometres north of Hamden. Nobody was injured in the crash, but one lane is closed while Police clear the scene and there... More

1 min read
18 May 2016 7:06pm News:
Wellington

Wellington Police seeking public’s help following assault

Police are seeking further information from the public regarding a serious assault which occurred around 7.50pm on Sunday 15 May in Miramar, Wellington. The assault occurred after a 15-year-old girl... More

1 min read
18 May 2016 5:54pm News:
Central

Man found deceased in Whanganui's botanic gardens

Police were notified this evening of the death of an 81-year-old man in Whanganui's botanic gardens. There are no suspicious circumstances and Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the... More

1 min read
18 May 2016 5:28pm News:
National News

Investigation continues into Rakaia death – UPDATE 4

Attribute to Detective Inspector Darryl Sweeney, Canterbury CIB: As a result of information received by police, we now have a last confirmed sighting of Renee Larissa Duckmanton. Renee was last seen... More

2 min read
New Zealand Police checking heavy motor vehicles in Glasnevin, North Canterbury.
18 May 2016 5:03pm News:
National News

Police focus on freight carriers for Road Safety Week (+photo)

Police are focusing on truck safety across the South Island this Road Safety Week. Commercial Vehicle Investigation Police (CVIU) staff are working together with other road policing partners with a... More

1 min read
18 May 2016 4:54pm News:
Southern

Police appeal for information relating to the fire at 660 Castle St, Dunedin

Police are continuing to investigate the fire at 660 Castle St, Dunedin, on Saturday 14 May 2016. A scene examination is underway to identify the cause of the fire and Police are working closely with... More

1 min read

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