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Lance John Murphy
8 Dec 2015 1:26pm News:
Counties Manukau

Police launch investigation into disappearance of Waiuku Man

Police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a 56-year-old Waiuku man. Lance John Murphy was last seen on Saturday November 21 2015 at around 6:36pm at the BP Service Station in... More

1 min read
8 Dec 2015 12:38pm News:
Southern

Serious vehicle crash in Te Anau

Te Anau Police are currently in attendance at a serious two-vehicle crash on the Te Anau/Milford Highway. A couple in one vehicle has been flown by helicopter to Invercargill Hospital with minor to... More

1 min read
8 Dec 2015 9:34am News:
Northland

Police investigate stabbing of Kaitaia police officer

Police are investigating the stabbing of a police officer in Kaitaia last night. About 9.30pm police were called to an incident in Puriri Place where three men were seen acting suspiciously around a... More

1 min read
8 Dec 2015 9:11am News:
Canterbury

Police appeal for sightings of car stolen in aggravated burglary in Christchurch

Canterbury Police are carrying out a scene examination today following an aggravated burglary at a residential address in Hornby at around 7.15pm last night (7 December 2015). Detective Senior... More

2 min read
7 Dec 2015 5:22pm News:
National News

Churton Park Homicide update - name of deceased released

Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased as 55 year old Helen Silverwood of Churton Park, Wellington. More

1 min read
7 Dec 2015 4:08pm News:
National News

Joint investigation and inter-agency approach nets millions

Today, Police officers from the Northern Asset Recovery Unit initiated civil proceedings against several companies associated with the operation of a well known, Auckland based, restaurant chain... More

1 min read
7 Dec 2015 4:00pm News:
Southern

Man named after fatal fire

Southland Police can now confirm the male who died as a result of a fire in Western Southland was 36 year-old Nigel James Heron, of Bluff. Police have now referred the matter to the coroner and, as... More

1 min read
7 Dec 2015 2:38pm News:
Bay of Plenty

On the 3rd day of Christmas . . enjoy safe, secure seasonal shopping

Are you dreading the Christmas crowds? Seasonal shopping can test your sanity; leaving you feeling rushed, tired and stressed. It can also make you a vulnerable target for thieves, so make plans and... More

3 min read
7 Dec 2015 2:25pm News:
Southern

Update on Dunedin incidents

Dunedin CIB are continuing to investigate the three events that occurred last week; those being the Ross Creek assault, the Strathallan Street homicide, and the assault on a cyclist. “Our staff are... More

2 min read
7 Dec 2015 2:05pm News:
Northland

Police target dishonesty offending in the Bay of Islands

Following an operation targeting dishonesty offending in the Bay of Islands area, Police have arrested two teenagers in relation to burglary, theft and arson. Schools in Kawakawa have recently been... More

1 min read

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