23 Dec 2010 3:45pm News:
National News

Canterbury police warn against holiday driver complacency

Canterbury Police are hoping the district's drivers will again be among the safest in the country these holidays - and repeat last summer's zero road toll. During the 2009-10 official holiday period... More

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23 Dec 2010 2:52pm News:
National News

Police pay tribute to international support at Pike River mine.

Police wish to thank the overseas teams who have helped in the efforts to stabilise the Pike River mine since November 19. Superintendent Dave Cliff says he particularly wants to highlight the work... More

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23 Dec 2010 1:07pm News:
Canterbury

Report shows crime rates returning to normal after earthquake

A police report on crime trends following the 4 September Canterbury earthquake indicates crime rates are predicted to return to normal levels over the next three months. The report has shown that... More

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23 Dec 2010 10:26am News:
National News

Successful rescue of fisherman

A fisherman was rescued by the Police helicopter 'Eagle' after being swept off the rocks and into the water at "The Gap", South Piha yesterday. The man who was not wearing a life jacket was fishing... More

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23 Dec 2010 10:23am News:
National News

Advisory: Pike River mine police media enquiries during holiday period

Tasman district Communications Manager Barbara Dunn is on leave until 5th January. All urgent police media enquiries about the Pike River mine operation will be handled by the PNHQ media team from... More

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23 Dec 2010 9:02am News:
Waikato

Woman blows nearly twice the legal limit at 6.30am

An incident which saw a woman blow nearly twice the legal alcohol limit early yesterday morning serves as a timely reminder why the public should contact police if they become concerned about a driver... More

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22 Dec 2010 5:47pm News:
National News

Inquiries continue into death of five year old Napier girl

A post mortem has been completed today into the suspicious death of five year old Napier child Sahara Jayde Baker-Koro. Inspector Kevin Kalff, Napier Police Area Commander, says police still have... More

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22 Dec 2010 4:44pm News:
Canterbury

UPDATE: 15 arrests in Christchurch operation targeting drug activity

Police in northern Christchurch have made a total of 15 arrests and closed down a New Brighton 'tinnie house' during an operation in the area today. Northern Sub Area Commander Senior Sergeant Roy... More

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22 Dec 2010 3:39pm News:
Canterbury

Call to slow down in rural towns

North Canterbury police have made a plea for drivers to take extra care in rural towns, after an operation this morning caught speeding drivers in Culverden. Acting Senior Sergeant John Hamilton of... More

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