12 Aug 2013 5:54pm News:
National News

Tests on Bain firearm and fingerprints take place tomorrow.

Police will examine the original fingerprints taken from the body of Robin Bain and test the firearm involved in the Bain case in Christchurch tomorrow. (Tuesday 13th August) This is being done to... More

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12 Aug 2013 4:49pm News:
Canterbury

Police recover rifle used in central city shooting

Police investigating the shooting of a 22-year old man in the central city on Sunday morning have confirmed they have recovered the firearm used in the incident. Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Hill... More

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Julie Ann SPRINGER
12 Aug 2013 3:27pm News:
Wellington

Kapiti-Mana Police appeal for sightings of missing woman

Kapiti-Mana Police are actively attempting to locate and make contact with Julie Ann SPRINGER, a 53 year old local woman, as they hold fears for her physical and mental wellbeing. Her Blue Nissan... More

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12 Aug 2013 3:20pm News:
National News

Search continues for Edwards

The Police search for Phillip Edwards continues into the evening with the officer in charge, Detective Inspector Scott Beard, strongly advising any family or friends who might be tempted to assist... More

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12 Aug 2013 3:02pm News:
Southern

Climber Dies on The Remarkables Mountain Range

A 30-year-old New Zealand man has died today after being caught in an avalanche on the west face of The Remarkables mountain range at Queenstown. Two experienced climbers were caught in the avalanche... More

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12 Aug 2013 12:37pm News:
Canterbury

Police training at city locations this week

Police are reassuring Christchurch residents not to be alarmed if they see specialist armed units practising in the city this week. The New Zealand Police national Special Tactics Group will be... More

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Photo of Phillip Layton EDWARDS
12 Aug 2013 11:56am News:
National News

New staff get a taste of operational policing

Back to basics policing was the key to finding missing two year-old Gabriel Witehira-Donnelly in a shed in Panmure at about 7.15pm last evening. Gabriel had been taken from his mother's property in... More

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Family violence statistics for Christchurch for the period September 2010 - May 2011

Currently, Official Statistics on Recorded and Resolved offences are published every six months and police activities are published annually in the annual report. Police also publish a more current statistics of Monthly Statistical Indicators. The recent earthquakes in Canterbury have created a demand for more current statistics other than what is being published in the Monthly Statistical Indicators, particularly, Family Violence statistics.

Pahiatua builder Joss Tua-Davidson and Tararua Family Violence Intervention Coordinator Constable Maxine Walshe install the Woodville billboard.
12 Aug 2013 9:51am News:
Central

Driving home 'It's not OK' message in Central District

Central District Police have taken a creative approach to reinforcing that family violence is not ok in the District by involving the community to spread the message using unique billboards. The... More

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