24 Dec 2012 9:54am News:
National News

Investigation of shootings leads to arrest

Auckland Police arrested a 29 year-old unemployed Manurewa man early this morning as a result of investigations over the past six weeks into four firearms incidents in various parts of the City... More

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22 Dec 2012 9:10am News:
Central

Police encouraged by positive results from road checkpoints

Central District Police along with their road safety partners from ACC, Horizons Regional Council Road Safety, Plunket, NZTA, and St John were out in force yesterday (Friday 21 December) evening... More

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22 Dec 2012 7:53am News:
Wellington

Wellington drug lab raided

Wellington Police executed a search warrant on an inner-city commercial premises yesterday which they believe was a major drug-manufacturing site. The scene has been secured and specialist Police Clan... More

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21 Dec 2012 4:40pm News:
Canterbury

Patience needed on Canterbury roads

Canterbury Police are urging drivers to be patient over the Christmas and New Year Holiday Period. Senior Sergeant Phil Newton says that with the increase in holiday traffic including cars towing... More

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21 Dec 2012 2:02pm News:
Canterbury

Man referred for psychiatric assessment after cemetery incident

Christchurch Police have removed a man from a city cemetery this morning after he made threats to exhume a body. The 25-year old Christchurch man was taken in to custody and has been referred to... More

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21 Dec 2012 1:46pm News:
National News

Checkpoints for Rhythm and Vines music festival

Police will be setting up checkpoints on the outskirts of Gisborne City in the days leading up to Rhythm and Vines in a bid to deter pre-loading and drink-driving. More

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21 Dec 2012 12:24pm News:
National News

Motorists reminded of reduced speed tolerance from 4pm today

Motorists heading away on their Christmas Holidays today are reminded that a reduced 4km/h speed tolerance is in place from 4pm today, through until 7am, Monday 7 January. Police will be out in force... More

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21 Dec 2012 10:30am News:
Wellington

Sophisticated drug ring uncovered

Wellington Police have pulled apart a sophisticated drug ring overnight with further arrests likely. A joint New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs Service investigation has uncovered a... More

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21 Dec 2012 8:43am News:
National News

Join Police on a virtual ride-along this New Year

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a front-line police officer on New Year's Eve? More

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