31 Oct 2011 12:28pm News:
Canterbury

Body found in river appears to be male

Christchurch Police say a body located in the Heathcote River this morning appears to be that of a middle-aged male Caucasian. Detective Senior Sergeant David Harvey says the deceased was wearing a... More

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31 Oct 2011 12:02pm News:
Waitematā

Police accept Coroner’s inquest findings

Police accept the findings of Coroner Gary Evans into the inquest of two-year-old Aisling Symes, noting that he finds that there was nothing the Police could have done to prevent Aisling’s tragic... More

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31 Oct 2011 11:53am News:
National News

Boy seriously hurt in West Coast crash

A 16 year old boy was flown to Christchurch Hospital with serious head injuries after a road accident about 9.40pm on Saturday. The boy is believed to have been the driver of a ute in which there were... More

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31 Oct 2011 11:48am News:
National News

‘Spooktacular’ trick and treat advice from police this Halloween

It’s Halloween night and police are encouraging parents to ensure their little ghosts, ghouls, witches and pumpkins are supervised by adults if they’re out trick or treating. Acting Police... More

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31 Oct 2011 11:05am News:
National News

Yelp if you can help

Tell us if we're barking up the wrong tree, but the Auckland Police Dog Section is in need of at least two German Shepherd dogs to enter its training programme to become Police dogs. Ideally the unit... More

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31 Oct 2011 8:14am News:
National News

Police urge fleeing drivers to think of consequences after man critical from jumping off bridge

Just days after urging drivers contemplating fleeing Police to think again, officers are again asking for common sense and caution after an incident in Morrinsville that has left a young man fighting... More

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29 Oct 2011 1:03pm News:
Central

Man arrested after mass cannabis discovery

A man is appearing in court today after more than 800 cannabis plants were found growing in a garage in Dannevirke. As a result of information from the public, police in Dannevirke yesterday executed... More

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27 Oct 2011 5:29pm News:
National News

Police Commissioner announces provisional appointments for commanders

Police Commissioner Peter Marshall is pleased to announce the provisional appointments of District Commanders for the Canterbury, Counties Manukau and Northland Districts. They are Superintendent Gary... More

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