3 Jan 2016 7:42am News:
Auckland City

Police warn against illicit drugs

Police are reminding the public of the dangers of taking illicit drugs after seven people have sought hospital treatment in Auckland in the last 48 hours. All have since been released. A man and a... More

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3 Jan 2016 3:23am News:
Southern

Armed incident Milton area

At about 11pm last night police were advised that a firearm had been presented and possibly discharged towards another person at a rural property in the Circle Hill, Milton area. The Armed Offender... More

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2 Jan 2016 2:33pm News:
National News

Man arrested after assault in Greymouth

A 48-year-old man appeared in the Greymouth District Court today charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after an incident in the town on 31 December. The man has been remanded... More

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2 Jan 2016 1:26pm News:
National News

Name released of Northland assault victim

Northland Police have released the name of the victim who died in Whangarei Hospital yesterday from injuries received after an assault in Kaitaia on New Year’s Eve. He was Mr Lee Rata, aged 35 years... More

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1 Jan 2016 10:27pm News:
Southern

Arrest made in relation to Arson of Alexandra Wastebusters

Alexandra police arrested a 43 year old Alexandra man earlier today and have charged him with a string of deliberately lit fires, including the fire that devastated the Alexandra Branch of... More

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1 Jan 2016 6:11pm News:
National News

Name released for fatal Motueka River bridge crash victim

Nelson Bays Police has released the name of the man killed in a road crash on SH60 at the Motueka River Bridge in the early hours this morning. He was Benjamin Cecil Rhodes, aged 37 years, of Motueka... More

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1 Jan 2016 3:23pm News:
Central

Campground alcohol related incidents concern Manawatu Police

Manawatu Police are concerned that alcohol fuelled antics of some campers are spoiling what should be enjoyable family holidays for people staying in some local campgrounds. Inspector Sarah Stewart... More

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An image of missing Dunedin man, Stephen Gourlay.
1 Jan 2016 2:11pm News:
Southern

Statement from missing Dunedin man's family

Police are releasing the following statement on behalf of Stephen Gourlay's family. To be attributed to Emma Feather Shaw, Stephen's youngest daughter: My name is Emma Feather Shaw and on behalf of... More

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1 Jan 2016 10:56am News:
National News

Plea for vigilance and patience on the roads

Police are urging all road users to be vigilant, patient and follow basic safety advice while they’re driving or motorcycling this summer. Superintendent Steve Greally, national road policing manager... More

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