A fire-fighter dampens down hotspots inside the scene of Saturday's fire
15 Nov 2014 1:00pm News:
National News

Police and Fire service say priority is making scene safe to enter at Hamilton fatal house fire

As work is underway to shore up and make safe a Hamilton home so Police and Fire investigators can establish what caused the blaze, senior Waikato Police and Fire Service officers are urging people... More

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A cannabis plant
14 Nov 2014 1:30pm News:
Central

Keep your eyes peeled for this plant

Central District Police are asking people to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in their communities especially for gardening of an illicit variety. Senior Constable Dave Kirk, Central District's... More

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Ring 1
14 Nov 2014 10:21am News:
Central

Owners of jewellery sought (plus images)

Taranaki Police are seeking the owners of some jewellery which was recovered from two search warrants at properties in Taranaki in late October this year. Over the last six to twelve months offenders... More

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Chi Wo Lau
14 Nov 2014 9:16am News:
National News

Police seize over $10 million worth of drugs, cash and assets

Police have seized $4.5 million worth of methamphetamine, $2.8 million in cash, five residential properties and three high valued motor vehicles during Operation Roller. Detectives from the Organised... More

1 min read
13 Nov 2014 3:56pm News:
Eastern

Stolen property found in HB drug bust

Hawke’s Bay Police say the discovery of a haul of stolen property at an alleged drug dealer’s house is further proof that burglaries are inextricably linked to drugs. Police yesterday searched a... More

2 min read
13 Nov 2014 2:46pm News:
National News

Police Commissioner thanks Brazil's Ambassador to New Zealand

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has spoken to Brazil's Ambassador to New Zealand to thank him for the swift apprehension of Phillip Smith in Rio de Janeiro this morning. "I told His Excellency Mr... More

3 min read
13 Nov 2014 2:03pm News:
Eastern

Man charged after threats to Work and Income

A 52-year-old Gisborne man has been charged with threatening to kill after he allegedly threatened to shoot Work and Income staff. Senior Sergeant Steve Sutherland of Gisborne Police said the man... More

1 min read
13 Nov 2014 1:58pm News:
Waikato

Police praise victim following attempted kidnapping outside Hamilton

Hamilton Police are saying an overseas student subjected to an attempted kidnapping at a rural campus overnight did everything right when she escaped her attacker. Detective Sergeant Will Loughrin of... More

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