8 Nov 2012 3:24pm News:
Canterbury

Two sought after aggravated robbery of Richmond bar

Christchurch Police are seeking two offenders following the aggravated robbery of a bar in the suburb of Richmond late last night. Detective James Haigh says two offenders armed with firearms entered... More

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8 Nov 2012 3:20pm News:
Canterbury

Further charges likely over petrol-money scam

A Christchurch man accused of scamming people out of cash for petrol money is expected to face a number of additional charges over similar offending when he next appears in court. Kim Barwell, aged 47... More

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8 Nov 2012 2:09pm News:
National News

Wanted man has distinctive tattoo

Auckland CIB want to hear of sightings or information about where 25 year-old Rory Smyth is and warn he is likely to be armed and dangerous. Smyth is Caucasian, of slim build and stands 180cm tall. He... More

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8 Nov 2012 1:13pm News:
Canterbury

Police seek information after attempted abduction

Christchurch Police are appealing for sightings of a red car in the Prebbleton area late yesterday afternoon, after an alleged attempted abduction of a young boy. Police say a boy of primary-school... More

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8 Nov 2012 11:33am News:
Wellington

New images and information from the public accelerates Kilbirnie attempted robbery investigation

After a sustained attack on a liquor store attendant in Kilbirnie on Tuesday afternoon Police are seeking help to identify the attacker. Detective Sergeant Sam Mercer says "We are hoping that these... More

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8 Nov 2012 10:16am News:
National News

SH1 will remain closed for some time

Police are urging motorists to avoid the SH1 in the Tongariro National Park. The Desert Road remains closed following a serious crash early this morning and will remain closed for some considerable... More

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8 Nov 2012 5:36am News:
National News

Truck crash. State Highway One (SH1) Tongariro National Park, Waihohonu Bridge.

Police, Fire and Ambulance services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 Tongariro National Park. At 04.22 this morning Police were notified that a truck was lying partially submerged... More

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7 Nov 2012 5:43pm News:
National News

Media Advisory – Press access to Greg King funeral

On behalf of the King family, news organisations are advised there will be limited media access inside St Paul’s for Mr King’s funeral service at 11am on Friday. The family appreciates that while... More

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7 Nov 2012 5:03pm News:
National News

Key moment for recruits - police graduation on Thursday

Thirty nine new constables will graduate from The Royal New Zealand Police College in Wing 274 on Thursday 8 November. Sir Bruce Ferguson KNZM, OBE, AFC is Patron of Wing 274. Sir Bruce is the former... More

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