9 Dec 2010 11:06am News:
Waikato

Hamilton residents applaud arrest of fleeing driver

Applauded by members of the public as they secured a fleeing driver, Hamilton Police say much of the credit lies with local residents who helped officers locate the man. Sergeant Dale Smith of the... More

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9 Dec 2010 10:46am News:
National News

corrected contact details re Eastern Police District drugs operation

The correct contact details for Kris McGehan, Eastern Police District Communications Manager, re today's drug operation arrests are: tel 06 831 0786 or 027 222 3638. More

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9 Dec 2010 10:36am News:
National News

Arrests in Methamphetamine operation

Seven people will be appearing in court in Napier and Auckland today after police targeted a group of Hawke's Bay methamphetamine dealers with links to the Hells Angels gang in Auckland. More

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9 Dec 2010 8:14am News:
National News

Nearly half of all Waikato fatal crashes involved alcohol this year

Police are urging those out enjoying the Festive season to make safe arrangements to get home after figures released by crash investigators showed alcohol was a factor in nearly half of all the... More

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9 Dec 2010 7:58am News:
National News

Investigation into allegations in media of Coromandel sexual assault completed

Waikato Police investigating allegations in the media of the sexual assault of a foreign exchange student in the Coromandel have found the allegations to have no substance. Detective Sergeant Martyn... More

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8 Dec 2010 5:59pm News:
National News

Pike River mine fire speculation "premature".

Reports that the fire is out in the Pike River mine are premature says Tasman District Commander Superintendent Gary Knowles. "Conditions are constantly changing and we are currently validating the... More

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8 Dec 2010 3:05pm News:
National News

Waiting pays off for Waetford - Police graduation tomorrow

Thirty seven new constables will graduate from The Royal New Zealand Police College in Wing 264 tomorrow. The 10 women and 27 men range in age from 20 to 38. Their wing patron is Pauline Winter QSO... More

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