Annual Report 2003

The 2003 Annual Report began with two tragedies. The first was on 5 July 2002 with the death of Detective Constable Duncan Taylor and the serious Wounding of Detective Jeanette Park in Fielding. This was followed a couple of months later with the Bali bombing. This bombing highlighted the need for New Zealand to be vigilant about national security and terrorism.

2 Apr 2013 2:46pm News:
National News

Vehicle of interest seen prior to fatal shooting

A vehicle of interest to the police team investigating the death of George Taiaroa is believed to have been parked up on a nearby road prior to the fatal shooting. A farmer has told police that he was... More

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2 Apr 2013 2:08pm News:
National News

Ditched plane off Kawhia update IV

Kawhia plane crash update IV Confirmation is the order of the day for a multi-agency effort to recover a missing aircraft that ditched into the sea off the Waikato Coast on Saturday. More

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2 Apr 2013 12:34pm News:
Central

Motorists well behaved over Easter but speed a concern

While most drivers were well behaved over the Easter break there was a concerning number of speeding vehicles detected in the Central District. More

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2 Apr 2013 11:11am News:
National News

Prevention at work in Tasman District

Amid a growing population and challenging economic environment Police across Tasman District have again recorded a decrease in recorded crime over the 2012 calendar year. Tasman Police District covers... More

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2 Apr 2013 11:04am News:
Central

Central District crime levels at 16 year low

Recorded Crime statistics released today for the 2012 calendar year (ending 31 December 2012) show that crime in Central District is at a 16 year low per head of population. More

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2 Apr 2013 11:03am News:
Bay of Plenty

Crime continuing to fall in Bay of Plenty

Official crime statistics released today show crime in the Bay of Plenty District is continuing to fall. Bay of Plenty Police District Commander Superintendent Glenn Dunbier says recorded crime for... More

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2 Apr 2013 11:00am News:
Wellington

Wellington District recorded crime decreases by 9%

The annual recorded crime statistics released today shows 9% less crime recorded in 2012 from the year before. The percentage of total crime resolved increased to 43.7%. 38,613 offences were recorded... More

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2 Apr 2013 9:24am News:
National News

Easter weekend ends with three road deaths

Police say that despite a largely trouble free Easter weekend on the nation’s roads, the three people who died are still three too many. The official Easter holiday period began on Thursday at 4pm and... More

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