9 Feb 2016 8:15pm News:
Eastern

Armed man gives himself up

An armed man being sought by police today has given himself up. Police had been searching for Ihaka Paul today after reports of him chasing a man down a Wairoa street with a gun. He has been wanted by... More

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9 Feb 2016 5:55pm News:
Eastern

Armed man contained in house

Police say a man they are seeking regarding an armed incident is contained in a house in the small rural settlement of Frasertown near Wairoa. Police began a search for Ihaka Paul this afternoon when... More

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9 Feb 2016 5:31pm News:
Central

Fire at Paritutu, New Plymouth on Friday 5/2/16

Media release regarding fire at Paritutu, New Plymouth on Friday 5/2/16. New Plymouth Police have identified and spoken to the person responsible for setting off fireworks that subsequently caused the... More

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Ihaka Paul is wanted by police.
9 Feb 2016 2:59pm News:
Eastern

Search on for armed man in Northern HB

Armed police are currently searching the small settlement of Frasertown near Wairoa for a man wanted in relation to an armed incident in Hastings late last month. Ihaka Paul, 26, presented a pistol to... More

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9 Feb 2016 2:42pm News:
National News

Name Release from Glider Crash

Southern District Police can now release the name of the Glider pilot who died in a crash in the Ben Ohau Range area over the weekend. The deceased was: Murray John Philpott aged 55 years. Mr Philpott... More

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Caroliah Vaigafa with Constable Matthew Gibson and Ulster
9 Feb 2016 12:22pm News:
Auckland City

Police seek man who saved the life of a girl at Mission Bay

Auckland City Police and the family of a five-year-old girl who almost drowned at Mission Bay are trying to track down the man who resuscitated her and saved her from almost certain death. Police say... More

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9 Feb 2016 10:58am News:
Southern

Arrest made in serious assault

Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a 43 year-old male with attempted murder after an incident in Cutten Street, South Dunedin. The male is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court today. As... More

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9 Feb 2016 10:17am News:
Waikato

Name release in Waikato fatal crash

Waikato Police say two people died in a fatal crash on Horotiu Road, Te Kowhai, last Friday night during the second of the long holiday weekends. The fatal crash claimed the lives of 64 year-old... More

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8 Feb 2016 3:47pm News:
Tasman

West Coast Fire

Hokitika. The Fire Service and Police are currently dealing with a very large fire at the Westland high school. Local residents who are experiencing smoke entering their properties are requested to... More

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