4 Feb 2014 10:00am News:
Canterbury

Delays on SH1 after crash near Dunsandel

Motorists on State Highway 1 south of Dunsandel can expect delays for the next hour following a serious crash. The single-vehicle crash occurred at around 9am this morning, near Parkins Road. Police... More

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4 Feb 2014 9:27am News:
National News

"Don't let burglars win" - Police urge serial number recording of Christmas presents and Boxing Day sale valuables

As the summer holiday season draws to a close Police are urging people with new valuables following Christmas and the Boxing Day sales to make sure they record the serial numbers. "It sounds very... More

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3 Feb 2014 3:57pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Man found dead in lagoon is named

A man found dead in a lagoon in Whakatane yesterday has been identified as 60-year-old local man Christopher John Erlbeck. Mr Erlbeck was located at approximately 3.30pm in the afternoon face down in... More

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3 Feb 2014 2:43pm News:
Wellington

Update on Naenae assault investigation

Hutt Valley Police are continuing their investigation in to the assault of a 70 year old man in Naenae in the early hours of Sunday morning. Detective Ben Cornelius says "Investigators have been able... More

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3 Feb 2014 2:36pm News:
Wellington

Sentencing on 42 counts of indecent assault and sexual violation

Name suppression has now expired for Geoffrey (Geoff) TRETHEWEY, 89, retired podiatrist of Wellington and the Wairarapa. TRETHEWEY appeared for sentencing on 42 counts of indecent assault and sexual... More

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3 Feb 2014 2:33pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Reward deadline passes but enquiries ongoing

The offer of a reward of up to $50,000 hasn’t led Police to locate missing Luana Williams, but enquiries into her disappearance in Tauranga nearly 28 years ago are still continuing. The reward was... More

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3 Feb 2014 1:28pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Witnesses sought for two alleged sexual assaults

At approximately 7.45 pm on 21 January, a woman known only as Ann became concerned for the welfare of a 22-year-old female down at the at the lakefront village green adjacent to Pizza Hut, Rotorua... More

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Sevens Have Fun - Stay Safe
3 Feb 2014 12:15pm News:
Wellington

Wellington Police issue warning ahead of Sevens weekend

Wellington District Police are making it plain that alcohol-fuelled disorder and intoxication will be dealt with swiftly both at the stadium and in the city over the weekend. Police have been working... More

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