18 Dec 2015 11:36am News:
Waitematā

Boy named following Gulf Harbour death

Police can now release the name of the young boy who died following a fall at a Gulf Harbour property on Wednesday. He was Troy Spiers, aged 11, of Oamaru. Troy's family have asked that they be... More

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18 Dec 2015 10:58am News:
Bay of Plenty

On the 12th day of Christmas . . don't drink and drive; it ruins lives

A lot of people will be having a Christmas tipple or two over the holidays, but how many will then get in the car and drive? Drink driving continues to be a serious problem throughout New Zealand and... More

4 min read
18 Dec 2015 9:44am News:
Bay of Plenty

Road closure Tauranga

Motorists are asked to avoid the Ohauiti Road area of Tauranga as police are currently on scene due to a pedestrian has being struck by a vehicle. The road will be closed between Welcome Bay Road and... More

1 min read
18 Dec 2015 9:09am News:
Tasman

Blenheim man dies after Okaramio crash

A Blenheim man has died following a crash on SH6 between Havelock and Okaramio yesterday afternoon. 89 year old John Sandilands was the sole occupant of a Volvo hatchback driving east towards Blenheim... More

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17 Dec 2015 8:13pm News:
Tasman

SH6 Marlborough - one lane open

One lane on State Highway 6 between Havelock and Okaramio is now open following a serious crash this afternoon. Motorists are warned tha delays are likely. Those travelling to the Picton ferry re... More

1 min read
17 Dec 2015 6:04pm News:
Bay of Plenty

On the 11th day of Christmas . . . be a considerate driver

Many families will be gearing up for Christmas road trips and it’s also a time of year when our beautiful country attracts large numbers of overseas visitors. Patience and goodwill is needed on our... More

3 min read
17 Dec 2015 6:02pm News:
Waitematā

29 year-old charged with sexual assault and abduction of 16 year-old girl

A 29 year-old Woodville man has been arrested and charged with the abduction and sexual assault of a 16 year-old girl in Glen Eden last year. The victim was walking near the Glen Eden shops on the... More

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17 Dec 2015 5:00pm News:
National News

Response to decision by Justice Clifford

Attribute to Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Burgess: “Police received Justice Clifford’s decision this afternoon. We will take time to study the decision and consider further legal options with Crown... More

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Melted down gold from stolen jewellery
17 Dec 2015 4:13pm News:
Northland

Operation Atlas - update

Melted down gold from stolen jewellery was among items seized in Operation Atlas, which targeted the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine. Eleven people are expected to appear in the Whangarei... More

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