10 Dec 2014 4:18pm News:
National News

Alcohol free is order of the day

The 21st Coca Cola Christmas in the Park, which is happening on Saturday at the Auckland Domain from 7.30pm, will again be alcohol free. Police, Auckland Council and Coca Cola have again agreed to a... More

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Constable Daniel McLeod with his father, Sergeant Christopher McLeod, who has spent over 37 years in NZ Police.
10 Dec 2014 3:38pm News:
National News

Police Graduation tomorrow: Two world champs to become new constables

Fifty-nine new constables will graduate from The Royal New Zealand Police College in Wing 288 tomorrow. Their wing patron is the Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council, Ms Fran Wilde, CNZM... More

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1994 blue Toyota Hiace van, registration BCN557
10 Dec 2014 3:29pm News:
Wellington

Operation Vintage: Sightings of blue van

The investigation into the death of Matthew Stevens continues to make good progress as investigators piece together his final movements. Police are asking for sightings of a 1994 blue Toyota Hiace van... More

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10 Dec 2014 2:02pm News:
Central

Police investigating fatal quad bike incident

Tararua Police attended a rural property this morning in Dannevirke where a male farm worker died after the quad bike he was riding rolled down a slope. Police was notified at approximately 7:20am... More

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10 Dec 2014 11:12am News:
Waitematā

Waitemata Police operation underway to reduce family violence this Christmas

For the past four years, Waitemata Police have seen an increased number of family violence incidents in December and January. Money worries, the Christmas season and family pressures are thought to be... More

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10 Dec 2014 11:07am News:
Wellington

Update on Waikanae serious assault

Overnight Police have recovered the vehicle stolen from the He Awa Street address which will undergo forensic examination today. Police have begun a scene examination at the property and are hoping to... More

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Journey's end - gives 'stationary' a whole new meaning
10 Dec 2014 10:36am News:
Auckland City

No ordinary brick wall ends journey

The term 'hitting a brick wall' literally hit home for one alleged car thief shortly before 4am today when, while behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle, he crashed into the Glen Innes Police Station... More

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10 Dec 2014 7:54am News:
Canterbury

Canterbury Police staff in Ashburton and Timaru receive long service medals and awards

Canterbury Police District Commander, Superintendent Gary Knowles will present 13 Police staff with long service medals, awards and a District Commanders Commendation in Ashburton and Timaru today... More

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9 Dec 2014 4:38pm News:
Tasman

Sex offender targeted young backpackers

Police say the offending by Motueka man Bernard PHILLIPS was calculated and targeted vulnerable young visitors to New Zealand. PHILLIPS, 23, was sentenced today in the Nelson District Court today to 6... More

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