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Traffic 23 Apr 2008
Fatal Crash in Whangarei

WHANGAREI — Police and emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal crash on SH1 at Mata, south of Whangarei.

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Traffic 23 Apr 2008
Crash blocks SH2 Upper Hutt

UPPER HUTT — 6.45am Police are currently dealing with an accident on SH2 in Upper Hutt.

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Traffic 23 Apr 2008
Fatal crash on Auckland motorway

AUCKLAND CITY — Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 01:30 am today.

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Crime 23 Apr 2008
Serious assault in Westport

WESTPORT — At approximately 3.30 am Sunday 20th April 2008 a male Irish tourist, aged 31, was attacked in Westport's main street.

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Police 22 Apr 2008
Police find body in car

LOWER HUTT — At around midday on 22 April 2008, Lower Hutt Police were called to Jackson St,Petone, Lower Hutt.

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Court 22 Apr 2008
Porirua arrest in alleged sexual assault

PORIRUA — A 29-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in the Porirua District Court tomorrow following an alleged sexual assault last weekend.

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Traffic 22 Apr 2008
Mackays Crossing - Traffic delays

WELLINGTON — Due to roadworks at Mackays Crossing northbound traffic is down to one lane which is causing significant traffic delays.

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Crime 22 Apr 2008
Marie Davis Inquiry

CHRISTCHURCH — Police have received over 200 calls since last night from the public volunteering information, says Inquiry O/C Detective Senior Sergeant Le Bas.

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Police 22 Apr 2008
More stolen War medals?

Police and the family of Frank Harvey who believes his war medals have been stolen are working together to locate them.

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Crime 22 Apr 2008
Firearms stolen in Burglary

WELLINGTON — Wellington Police are investigating a burglary in Ohariu Valley over the weekend during which several firearms and rounds of ammunition were stolen.

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Pets 22 Apr 2008
Good Samaritan rescues puppies from stream

TE PUKE — Police were called to a Te Puke stream shortly after 11pm last night.

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Police 21 Apr 2008
Missing Lower Hutt girl found safe and well

HAWKE'S BAY — Lower Hutt Police are no longer looking for 13-year-old Taita schoolgirl Aniwaniwa (Aniwa) Mihaere.

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Crime 21 Apr 2008
Marie Davis Inquiry

CHRISTCHURCH — The Inquiry team into the disappearance of Marie Davis says they are continuing to following up all the information the public have called in with.

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Crime 21 Apr 2008
Robbery at Shirley Liquorland

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 7pm on Sunday 20 April 2008, two masked males, one in possession of a firearm, confronted the sole sales attendant of the Shirley Liquorland situated on Marshland Road.

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Search and Rescue 21 Apr 2008
Two Search & Rescues in Tasman District

WEST COAST — On the 20th April 2008 West Coast police were notified of two Search & Rescue incidents within minutes of each other.

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Crime 21 Apr 2008
Arrest of Tony Ashley GORRIE

WEST COAST — On the 20th April 2008 Police attempted to stop GORRIE, who was wanted on a number of fraud offences, as he drove through Haast.

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Police 21 Apr 2008
No word yet from missing Avalon schoolgirl

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt CIB are concerned that there has been no word over the weekend from missing 11-year-old Taita girl Aniwaniwa (Aniwa) Mihaere.

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Crime 20 Apr 2008
Final Race Robbery

HAMILTON — While thousands of race fans got high on adrenaline pumping motor racing two women decided they needed a more chemically induced high so robbed a Hamilton medical centre at knifepoint during the final race.

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Police 20 Apr 2008
Marie Davis Investigation 20/04/08

CANTERBURY — Today the investigation into the death of Marie Davis focussed on speaking to people on the North Bank on the Waimakariri River, Christchurch.

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Police 20 Apr 2008
Lower Hutt Police concerned for missing Avalon schoolgirl

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt Police are concerned for the safety of Aniwaniwa (Aniwa) Mihaere, aged 11 Years, who has not been seen at her Taita home address in Molesworth Street, since Friday night.

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Police 20 Apr 2008
Positive public attitude at Hamilton 400

HAMILTON — Waikato Police are crediting a positive public attitude and a larger, more visible presence as the reasons arrest numbers over the Hamilton 400 are down on normal.

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Traffic 20 Apr 2008
Fatal crash near Whakatane

WHAKATANE — A female has died in a car crash on SH 30, Te Teko after her vehicle left the road.She was the sole occupant in the car and no other vehicles were involved.

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Police 19 Apr 2008
Paint ball rifle sparks AOS callout

MT MAUNGANUI — A paint ball rifle sparked an armed offenders squad (AOS) call out in Mt Maunganui this morning.

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Police 19 Apr 2008
Body identified in Marie Davis Investigation

CHRISTCHURCH — The body located in the Waimakariri River just north of Christchurch on the 17th April 2008 has now been formally identified as Marie Davis.

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Traffic 19 Apr 2008
Athenree fatal

WAIKATO — Waikato Police are urging motorists to show patience while driving across the region following a fatal crash in and area of roadworks overnight.

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Marine 19 Apr 2008
Update to Boating & Shipping warning

CHRISTCHURCH — The Navigation Safety Manager for Environment Canterbury authorized a sea and air search for the reported shipping container seen off the Scarborough heads yesterday.

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Traffic 19 Apr 2008
Fatal crash in Nelson

NELSON — At approximately 2.20pm Police were advised of a serious crash at the intersection of State Highway 60 and McShane Road.

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Traffic 19 Apr 2008
Fatal crash in Bay of Plenty

BAY OF PLENTY — 12.05am Police and emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash on SH2 in the Athenree Gorge.

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Crime 18 Apr 2008
Police investigate after man found with stab wound

WELLINGTON — At about 6.30pm this evening, Police were alerted to a disorientated male on Victoria Street in Wellington stating he had been kidnapped and stabbed.

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Traffic 18 Apr 2008
Traffic delays SH1 Penrose

AUCKLAND — Due to a 5 car traffic crash on the Southern motorway, Penrose there are long traffic delays.

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Crime 18 Apr 2008
Shell Station Robbery

WELLINGTON — Wellington Police are investigating a robbery at the Shell petrol station on Constable Street, Newtown on Thursday night, 17th April 2008.

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Traffic 18 Apr 2008
Ferry Road/Tunnel Road ChCh - Serious crash

CHRISTCHURCH — Police and ambulance are in attendance at a serious vehicle crash on Ferry Rd.

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Police 18 Apr 2008
Marie Davis Investigation

CANTERBURY — The Marie Davis Investigation Team will today continue their focus on searching the Waimakariri River Banks.

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Police 17 Apr 2008
Four males charged with assaulting tourists

CHRISTCHURCH — Police have identified four of the five persons involved in the Assault of eight tourists in the area of Cashel and High Streets on Saturday 12 April 2008.

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Crime 17 Apr 2008
Arrest at clan lab scene by christchurch police

CHRISTCHURCH — While Detectives were examining the an address in Tilford Street, Christchurch where a Methamphetamine Lab was located 2 days ago, a outstanding alleged offender involved in the production of methamphetamine turned up at the address.

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Police 17 Apr 2008
Operation 400 media briefings Hamilton V8s

HAMILTON — Waikato Police will be holding briefings for media covering the Hamilton 400 V8 racing event on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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Crime 17 Apr 2008
Body Located Waimakariri River, Christchurch

CANTERBURY — The Investigation Team in relation to the disappearance of Marie Davis wish to advise that a body has been located in the Waimakariri River, Christchurch.

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Crime 17 Apr 2008
Serious attack Hamilton CBD

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are extolling the value of the City's security cameras after footage assisted in the rapid arrest of an offender responsible for a savage attack in the CBD early this morning.

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Traffic 16 Apr 2008
Police ask drivers to avoid crash area

ROLLESTON — Police are presently in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 1 between Templeton and Rolleston near Birketts Road.

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Fire 16 Apr 2008
Takeaway fire causes traffic disruptions

WELLINGTON CITY — A fire on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Courtenay Place is currently causing significant traffic disruptions in central Wellington.

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Politics 16 Apr 2008
Search For Marie Davis - Day 11

CANTERBURY — Police have today continued the search of the Waimakariri River area.

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Crime 16 Apr 2008
Christchurch Police Locate Operating Methamphetamine Lab

CHRISTCHURCH — A methamphetamine lab was located by Christchurch Police in Linwood last night (15/4/08).

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Deaths 16 Apr 2008
Ruapehu drowning tragedy names released

NATIONAL PARK — The formal identification process has been completed and Police are now able to release the names of six students and one teacher killed in tragic circumstances in the Ruapehu District yesterday.

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Crime 16 Apr 2008
Police close e-mail investigation

Police have closed their investigation into the theft of e-mails from former National Party leader Dr Don Brash and have announced that they have been unsuccessful in identifying those responsible for the thefts.

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Traffic 16 Apr 2008
Police urge caution due to weather conditions

WELLINGTON — Police advise motorists to exercise caution on Sh 2 Rimutaka hills due to fog.

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Traffic 15 Apr 2008
Road closed due to slips

GISBORNE —  Police are advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel along State Highway 2 north of Napier (between Napier and Gisborne).

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News 15 Apr 2008
Police worried after driver fails to return home

HAVELOCK NORTH — Police are asking members of the public to be on the lookout for a gold coloured 1992 Mitsubishi Chariot vehicle, registration number YF5507.

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Search and Rescue 15 Apr 2008
Search on for students in Mangatapopo Gorge

HAWKE'S BAY — Police search teams are currently searching the Mangatapopo Gorge for 7 students who were swept away by rising river levels.

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Flooding 15 Apr 2008
Flooding in Waikato and Western BOP

WAIKATO — As a result of heavy rain, there is severe flooding in the South Waikato area and also in the Western Bay of Plenty.

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Deaths 15 Apr 2008
Man killed by lightning

NORTHLAND — At approximately 12.50pm this afternoon a 50 year old male was killed instantly when he was struck by lightning.

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Crime 15 Apr 2008
Offender sought over tourist assault, Cashel / High Street, Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Police have identified people who were in the area of Cashel and High Street near where eight tourists were assaulted on Saturday, 12 April 2008.

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Police 15 Apr 2008
Searh for Marie Davis - Day Ten

CANTERBURY — Christchurch Police will continue their search of the Waimakariri River today looking for Marie Davis.

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Motorsport 15 Apr 2008
Trafficability Hamilton V8s

HAMILTON — With just four days before the start of the Hamilton 400 Police have some advice for those heading into the Waikato for the ultimate V8 experience.

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Fire 15 Apr 2008
Arson - St Peters Church Wellington

WELLINGTON CITY — At approximately 5.30pm on Monday 14 April 2008, a small fire was lit against a boarded up wall at the St James Car-park, Wakefield Street, Wellington.

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Search and Rescue 15 Apr 2008
Franz Josef Glacier - Climber rescued

FRANZ JOSEF — On the 13th April 2008 at approximately 8.00am a search & rescue operation was commenced for an overdue climber in the Franz Josef Glacier area.

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Police 14 Apr 2008
Teenage Girl Missing In Mount Albert

AUCKLAND CITY — Henderson Police are appealing to the public for sightings of a 13 year old female who has been reported missing from her home in the Auckland suburb of Mount Albert.

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Police 14 Apr 2008
Search for Marie - day nine

CANTERBURY — Marie Davis has now been missing for nine days.

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Police 14 Apr 2008
Police follow-up Te Haerenga recruiting interest

WELLINGTON CITY — An extra police recruitment seminar is being held at Wellington Central Police Station this week to follow up on interest generated through the recent Te Haerenga road show.

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Traffic 14 Apr 2008
Serious crash near Waiouru

WAIOURU — 4.10pm Police and other emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash SH 1 Waiouru where a truck and motor vehicle have crashed.

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Police 14 Apr 2008
City safety Hamilton 400

HAMILTON — A family friendly environment is how Police want visitors to remember Hamilton on the eve of thousands of race fans descending on the city for the Hamilton 400.

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Traffic 14 Apr 2008
Trafficability Hamilton V8s

HAMILTON — With just four days before the start of the Hamilton 400 Police have some advice for those heading into the Waikato for the ultimate V8 experience.

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Crime 14 Apr 2008
Offenders sought over tourist assault

CHRISTCHURCH — Police have released descriptions of five or six males they believe are allegedly involved in the attack on tourists in Christchurch city early last Saturday morning.

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Police 13 Apr 2008
Four charged with assault on 14-year-old

CHRISTCHURCH — Four persons have been arrested and charged with the serious assault on the 14 year old victim.

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Police 13 Apr 2008
Marie missing for over a week

CANTERBURY — "We are obviously very concerned about Marie's safety and wellbeing" says Detective Senior Sergeant Virgina Le Bas.

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Police 13 Apr 2008
Vandal compromises operational status of police rescue boat

WELLINGTON CITY — A vandal armed with some sort of projectile has for the last two nights running damaged a glass window on the Wellington Police Launch Lady Elizabeth III's bridge, compromising the rescue vessel's operational status.

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Police 13 Apr 2008
Search near Waimakariri River

CANTERBURY — Police are today as part of normal investigation procedures following up with a search of the Waimakariri River area.

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Police 13 Apr 2008
Drink drive operation in Waitakere City

WAITAKERE CITY — This weekend Waitakere Police conducted an operation targeting drink driving.

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Crime 12 Apr 2008
Serious assault in Cashel Mall

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 1.00am on Saturday 12 April 2008 a group of English and Danish tourists were the victims of an unprovoked and cowardly attack in Central Christchurch.

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Crime 12 Apr 2008
Assault in Linwood Park

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 4.00am on Saturday 12 April 2008 a 14 year old boy was the victim of a savage and cowardly attack in Linwood Park.

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Police 12 Apr 2008
Still no sightings of Marie Davis

CHRISTCHURCH — "The whereabouts of Marie DAVIS is still unknown" says Detective Senior Sergeant Virginia Le Bas.

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Traffic 11 Apr 2008
Fatal crash in Palmerston North

PALMERSTON NORTH — At 1535hrs this afternoon emergency services were called to the scene of a crash between a motorcycle and car at the intersections of Walding and Taonui Streets in Palmerston North.

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Traffic 11 Apr 2008
Crash involvong serious injury in Tarawera Forest

KAWERAU — Kawerau police and other ememergency services have responded to a serious injury crash in the Tarawera Forest.

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Police 11 Apr 2008
Body Recovery Waikato River

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are working to formally identify a man who's body was found floating in the Waikato River this morning.

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Police 11 Apr 2008
Search for Marie continues

CHRISTCHURCH — The person seen on security footage at Christchurch Hospital was not missing Papanui teenager Marie Davis.

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Police 11 Apr 2008
Man charged over Aranui incident

CHRISTCHURCH — At 7am this morning Police were called to an Aranui address where a woman reported finding a man inside her address.

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Police 11 Apr 2008
Man charged with Waiatarua Reserve attack

AUCKLAND CITY — The 33 year-old man arrested by Police investigating the March 9 attack on a 63 year-old woman cyclist in Remuera's Waiatarua Reserve, was released from an Auckland psychiatric unit this afternoon and re-arrested by Police.

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Police 11 Apr 2008
Police following all leads

CHRISTCHURCH — Police are following up all possible sightings by members of the public of missing Papanui teenager Marie Davis, says Inquiry O/C Detective Senior Sergeant Virginia Le Bas.

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Crime 10 Apr 2008
West Auckland hit and run investigation

AUCKLAND — Waitakere Police are currently interested in the movements of a vehicle in the New Lynn/Kelston area between the hours of 2:00pm yesterday (Tuesday 9th April 2008) and the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 10th April 2008).

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Police 10 Apr 2008
Marie is still missing

CHRISTCHURCH — Police now have serious concerns for missing Papanui school girl.

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Crime 10 Apr 2008
Domestic incident in North Shore

NORTH SHORE CITY — Police on the North Shore this morning were called to a Brownsbay address, following reports of an intruder.

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Traffic 10 Apr 2008
Gas leak in Wellington

WELLINGTON CITY — 9am Emergency services are currently attending a suspected gas leak in the Lambton Quay area.

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Crime 10 Apr 2008
Aggravated Robbery in North Shore

NORTH SHORE CITY — At approx 1.30pm yesterday a male entered the ASB Mairangi Bay, approached the teller and handed over a note demanding cash.

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Police 9 Apr 2008
Police concerned for missing person

NORTH SHORE CITY — She is a female caucasian , blue eyes , medium to thin build , 170cm tall with black dyed hair to her breastbone.

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Traffic 8 Apr 2008
Witnesses sought to car accident

KAIAPOI — On the evening of the 2nd of April 2008 there was a serious car accident on the Williams Street and Main North Road just north of Kaiapoi.

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Births 8 Apr 2008
Dash across town for quick delivery

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 1.30am on 8/4/08 police were called upon to assist a midwife with an across town dash.

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Search and Rescue 8 Apr 2008
Missing 15 year old girl in Papanui

CANTERBURY — Papanui Police are currently looking for a 15 year old female by the name of Maria DAVIS.

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Traffic 7 Apr 2008
Keep your distance in Canterbury

CANTERBURY — Police are targeting the aggressive driving habits of some motorists who follow too close to the vehicle in front of them.

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Police 7 Apr 2008
Man's disappearance a puzzle

LOWER HUTT — The disappearance of a 38-year-old Lower Hutt man Harold Alamoti Taipa Skudder has puzzled his family and Lower Hutt Police.

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Traffic 7 Apr 2008
Rolled truck closes SH1 near Wellsford

WELLSFORD — 5.30am - A truck has rolled blocking both north and south bound lanes on SH1 approximately 5 minutes north of Dome Valley and just north of Wayby Valley Road.

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Police 5 Apr 2008
Human remains located near Wanaka

WANAKA — On Thursday 3 April 2008, trampers in the area of the South Branch of the Siberia stream reported that they had located what appeared to be human remains.

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Traffic 5 Apr 2008
Truck crash closes Ngauranga Gorge

Police are advising motorists leaving Wellington city on State Highway One to expect delays in the Ngauranga Gorge.

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Traffic 5 Apr 2008
Fatal crash on Desert Rd

WAIOURU — 1pm -- Police are currently at the scene of a fatal crash approximately 15kms North of Waiouru.

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Traffic 4 Apr 2008
Traffic accident may bring power lines down

BLENHEIM — Minor Injury Accident: A Car has hit a Power Pole in Blenhiem at about 5.45 this evening.

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Crime 4 Apr 2008
Pharmacy robbed in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 3.30pm on 4/4/08 a male has entered the Belfast Pharmacy, Main North Rd, Christchurch and threatened staff with a weapon.

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Traffic 3 Apr 2008
Serious crash in BOP

BAY OF PLENTY — Police are in atttendance at a serious crash on State Highway 38 Kaingaroa.

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Traffic 3 Apr 2008
Serious injury crash involving two vehicles

HAMILTON — Police are investigating the circumstances leading up to a collision between a motorcycle and car.

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Crime 3 Apr 2008
Man presents note during bank robbery

CROMWELL — At about 2pm on 3/4/08 a male has entered the BNZ bank in Cromwell, Central Otago, wearing a mask.

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Traffic 3 Apr 2008
Road closed after truck crash

OTOROHANGA — As a result of a truck leaving the road at Main North Road, Otorohanga, the road is having to be closed while the truck is recovered.

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Police 3 Apr 2008
Police officer receives bravery award for river rescue

A publicity shy Hamilton Policeman who saved a young girl being swept away in the Waikato River last year was recognised for his bravery at a Police award ceremony yesterday.

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Search and Rescue 3 Apr 2008
Rescue successful after hunter injured

WEST COAST —  On the 2nd April 2008 at approximately 5.40pm a Search & Rescue Operation was commenced after police received information that a hunter had sustained a lower leg injury in the Cataract Creek area behind Hokitika.

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