25 Jun 2013 1:21pm News:
National News

Drug-free drivers positive highlight for Operation Austrans + photo

Police are pleased that a recent road safety operation targeting thousands of heavy vehicles has revealed no drug driving or dangerous driving offences – but say the large number of infringements... More

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25 Jun 2013 10:53am News:
Central

Party smart at the Mardi Gras

As the good times are preparing to roll at the Ohakune annual Mountain Mardi Gras this weekend, Police are urging visitors to the area to stay safe and party smart. More

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24 Jun 2013 2:26pm News:
National News

MEDIA ADVISORY - 3pm Media briefing cancelled

Due to the fact William John Murphy is in custody and matters around his arrest are sub judice, we have made the decision to cancel this afternoon's formal media briefing. Apologies for any... More

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24 Jun 2013 1:37pm News:
Waitematā

Drowning victim named

Waitakere Police have now released the name of the male who drowned in the Huruhuru Stream at Henderson on Friday 21 June 2013. He was 78 year old Jimmy Wang LIYU of Bahari Drive, Ranui. There are no... More

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24 Jun 2013 11:34am News:
National News

Police caution against complacency

While this morning's arrest of 36 year-old William John Murphy near Puhoi is a significant development in the investigation into a series of home invasions and robberies of predominantly elderly... More

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Investigation names person of interest
23 Jun 2013 4:42pm News:
National News

Investigation names person of interest

Police investigating the series of recent attacks on elderly in their Auckland homes want to locate and speak with 36 year-old William John Murphy, also known as Wiremu Ruapapera. William Murphy has... More

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23 Jun 2013 11:58am News:
National News

Media advisory - Media briefing

The Auckland based investigation - Op Lionel - into a series of robberies and attacks in elderly people in their homes throughout the region over the past week will host a media briefing at Auckland... More

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21 Jun 2013 4:45pm News:
National News

Card user linked to series of robberies

A bank card stolen during one of yesterday's robberies of elderly people was used in a Pt Chevalier bank at about 10.40, shortly after a 79 year-old woman was accosted in her nearby Westmere home... More

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