7 Nov 2015 5:45pm News:
Eastern

One dead and search on for bodies after crash

The police dive squad is due to arrive in Wairoa this evening to search for two people believed trapped in a car that plunged into the Mohaka River around 2.40pm today. Four males, all from Wairoa... More

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6 Nov 2015 4:30pm News:
Southern

Fatal Incident Waikaia

Police can now release the name of the man involved in the fatal incident at Waikaia yesterday. He is Mario LELINA, aged 30, from the Philipines. Worksafe New Zealand will continue with the ongoing... More

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Cannabis found during Police operation earlier this year
6 Nov 2015 3:07pm News:
National News

Public urged to be wary as cannabis growers look to plant their crops

Police are once again warning the public to be on the lookout for suspicious activity – as the criminal fraternity set about planting their annual cannabis crops. It’s the time of year when organised... More

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6 Nov 2015 2:08pm News:
Canterbury

Fishermen medevaced from Opihi gorge

Canterbury Police SAR can confirm that two fishermen, who were reported overdue late yesterday afternoon (5 November 2015), have been located by members of the Tekapo and Fairlie LandSAR team who were... More

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6 Nov 2015 11:35am News:
Waikato

Police investigate unexplained Meremere death

Western Waikato Police say a number of inquiries currently underway will hopefully provide clarity in relation to an unexplained death of a woman in the rural settlement of Meremere this morning. Area... More

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6 Nov 2015 10:46am News:
Canterbury

Death in Timaru referred to the Coroner

Canterbury Police can confirm the 14 year old boy who was found deceased at the Caroline Bay Carnival area at around 7pm last night (5 November 2015) was Jordan Logan McKeown. The death has been... More

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6 Nov 2015 9:48am News:
National News

Shannon man injured from a gunshot

At 9.40pm last evening (Thursday 5 November) police were called to a Shannon address where the resident reported he had been shot. The male has been taken to Palmerston North hospital with an injury... More

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Addington alcohol ban area
6 Nov 2015 9:47am News:
Canterbury

Public urged to plan ahead for a fun, safe Cup and Show Week

Canterbury Police want everyone to remember Cup and Show Week, traditionally one of the busiest weeks of the year in Canterbury, for the right reasons. Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Police’s... More

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5 Nov 2015 9:41pm News:
Southern

Fatal Incident Waikaia

At about 6.20pm Emergency Services responded to an incident at Waikaia where a 30 year old male who had been operating machinery at the gold mine had been involved in a serious incident. As a result... More

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