20 Oct 2015 3:41pm News:
National News

Devices tested as precautionary measure

Drager 7510 hand-held breath screening devices are being withdrawn from service and sent for further testing as a precautionary measure by Police following discovery of a technical issue with the some... More

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20 Oct 2015 2:59pm News:
Wellington

Petone house fire not suspicious

Although the specific cause of the fire is yet to be determined, Hutt Valley Police are confident that the Petone house fire, in which a man died last week, is not suspicious. Police are awaiting the... More

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20 Oct 2015 1:58pm News:
Wellington

Wellington public asked for help to identify home invaders

At about 10.30pm on Saturday the 17th of October 2015 four students were socialising at an address on Adelaide Road, Newtown when two men, armed with extendable batons, forced themselves into the home... More

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20 Oct 2015 1:04pm News:
Canterbury

Multi-agency support confirmed for SAR recovery phase

Canterbury Police have received confirmation that Royal New Zealand Navy resources will be used as part of the SAR recovery phase. Inspector Craig McKay says “The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Diving... More

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20 Oct 2015 9:47am News:
Tasman

Hokitika fire under investigation

Police and the Fire Service are investigating a fire in a block of flats in Fitzherbert St, Hokitika, overnight. The fire broke out shortly after midnight and caused extensive damage to a block of... More

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The memorial plaque erected by Police over the unmarked grave
20 Oct 2015 8:16am News:
Waikato

Return of remains allows Huntly couple to rest in peace

Dignity and respect are the drivers of a ceremony in the north Waikato today, as Police work to bring closer to a dark chapter in the district and country’s past. Western Waikato Area Commander... More

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19 Oct 2015 9:47pm News:
National News

Armed Offenders Call out Napier

At about 4pm on Monday 19th October, Napier Police were called to a domestic incident at an address at Hislop Avenue Napier . As there was a suggestion that firearms were involved the Hawkes Bay Armed... More

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19 Oct 2015 5:38pm News:
Canterbury

Police appeal for witnesses to collision with child

Canterbury Police are appealing for drivers who witnessed a car collide with a child on a ‘scooter’ at around 8am on 16 October 2015 at the intersection of Redruth Avenue and Selwyn Street to contact... More

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19 Oct 2015 3:42pm News:
Canterbury

Mechanical issues and weather delay SAR recovery phase

An unforeseen mechanical issue and deteriorating weather conditions have delayed the recovery phase of the SAR operation to locate the F.V. Jubilee and her crew this morning (19 October 2015)... More

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