Police credit seatbelts for saving the occupants of this car from serious injuries
2 Dec 2015 11:36am News:
Waikato

Check your speed warn Waikato Police after close calls

Just a day into the Police’s “Check Your Speed” summer driving campaign, a number of drivers have come to the realisation that means at all times and on all roads with the occupants of one car... More

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2 Dec 2015 11:20am News:
Canterbury

Name release - cyclist in Hagley Park

Police can now release the name of the man whose body was found in South Hagley Park on Saturday. He was Darrel Raniera Thomas, aged 50, from Christchurch. Police extend their condolences to Mr Thomas... More

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2 Dec 2015 8:52am News:
Southern

Unexplained death in Dunedin

Police are currently in attendance at an unexplained death in the Strathallan St area in Dunedin. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances that lead to the death. ENDS Media note... More

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The Jolly Pub CCTV
2 Dec 2015 7:52am News:
Wellington

Assistance sought regarding Armed Robbery at the Jolly Pub

At approximately 4.30 pm on Thursday 26 November 2015 the Jolly Pub in Mazengarb Road Paraparaumu was subject to an armed robbery. Police have arrested and charged one offender in relation to this... More

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1 Dec 2015 4:19pm News:
Southern

Media Advisory: Ross Creek Assault

Media are advised that a brief media conference will be held at approximately 4.45pm today at the Dunedin Central Police Station with Senior Sergeant Kallum Croudis. Media are asked to report to the... More

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The police branded tractor is on it's way to the Gore Santa Parade.
1 Dec 2015 2:36pm News:
Southern

Santa’s not the only one worth seeing at the Gore Santa Parade

Southland Police are pleased to announce they are bringing the Police branded tractor to the South next week in its first appearance over the coming months. “The tractor works as an icebreaker for... More

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1 Dec 2015 1:30pm News:
Waitematā

Name release - Harbour Bridge motorbike crash on Saturday afternoon

Police are now able to release the name of the man who died following a motorbike crash on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge on Saturday. He was Mr Neil Forrester, aged 57 years old, of Red Beach. Police... More

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1 Dec 2015 11:22am News:
Bay of Plenty

Arrests made in investigation

Bay of Plenty Police have today arrested and charged five young men as part of an ongoing investigation into sexual allegations in Opotiki. The men, aged between 17 and 18, have been charged with... More

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1 Dec 2015 11:06am News:
National News

Witnesses Sought to Serious Motor Vehicle Accident, SH45 and Hurford Road New Plymouth.

Police were called to a serious motor vehicle accident at about 6am this morning. The vehicle, a Nissan Sentra coloured grey, failed to negotiate a moderate bend at Hurford Road whilst heading north... More

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