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8 May 2024 12:15pm News:
Tasman

Quick arrest following jewellery store burglary, Motueka

Attributable to Detective Constable Kelvin Heiford: Police investigating a burglary at a Motueka jewellery store have made an arrest and recovered $50k worth of jewellery following a search warrant... More

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Media release - name release
8 May 2024 11:25am News:
Auckland City

Ponsonby homicide: Name release

Attribute to Detective Inspector Chris Barry, Auckland City CIB: Police are now in a position to release the name of the victim in the Ponsonby homicide investigation. He was Robert Sidney Horne, 33... More

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Cops walking the beat (male) day - 1
8 May 2024 10:01am News:
Central

Palmerston North Police locate firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine

A Palmerston North man is appearing in court this morning on drugs and firearms charges, after some quick work by two officers on foot patrol in the city last night. The officers had been waved down... More

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Media release - Investigation update v1
8 May 2024 9:12am News:
Auckland City

Ponsonby homicide: Offender located deceased

The man sought by Police in relation to the Ponsonby homicide investigation has been located deceased. More

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8 May 2024 8:05am News:
Canterbury

Fatal fire, Toanui Street, Burnham

One person has died following a house fire on Toanui Street, Burnham, Selwyn. Police were called to the scene around 2:10am. Two people were transported to hospital in a moderate condition, and one... More

1 min read
Media release - media advisory
8 May 2024 8:04am News:
Auckland City

Media advisory: Ponsonby homicide

Police will hold a stand up this morning to update media on the Ponsonby homicide investigation. Detective Inspector Chris Barry will speak to media outside the College Hill Police Station at 9am... More

1 min read

Policepics - 07 May 2024 - Peaceful protest Chch

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Submitted by jhex68 on Wed, 08/05/2024 - 7:56am

Police and protesters are a familiar sight at the Bridge of Remembrance in central Christchurch on Saturday afternoons. While keeping an eye on protest activity, our staff are also there to provide welcome reassurance to central city retailers and engage with the public.

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Media release - name release
7 May 2024 5:41pm News:
Tasman

Name release: Fatal crash Lower Buller Gorge

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on SH6, Westport on Saturday 20 April. She was 58-year-old Deanna Cherie Cropp from Buller. Our thoughts are with her family and... More

1 min read
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7 May 2024 5:30pm News:
Central

Arrests following fleeing driver incident, Palmerston North

Attributable to Inspector Ashley Gurney, Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager: Two people have been arrested after failing to stop for Police on Pioneer Highway, Palmerston North. At around 2:30pm... More

1 min read

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