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AUCKLAND — Urgent repairs to the motorway bridge at the Drury interchange will require the closure of a southbound lane to allow repair work to be carried out.

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Motorists travelling between Nelson and Springs Junction are cautioned to use extreme care owing to treecherous road conditions.

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CENTRAL PLATEAU — State Highway One between Turangi and Waiouru on the Desert Road will be closed until approximately  5.00 pm as emergency services clear the scene of a crash involving three cars.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Some time between 2am and 2.45am this morning, a local 19 year old man was at the bus shelter in Opawa Road, near the intersection with Brabourne Street, when a car pulled up with five male occupants.

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SOUTHLAND — At about 5pm Thursday 14 February, the Ambulance Service call centre received a call about a shooting incident at an Isla Bank/Fairfax rural address. 

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CHRISTCHURCH — "We are making significant progress in this investigation" says Detective Inspector Greg WILLIAMS.

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CANTERBURY — One person might have been saved if they had worn their seat belt in Canterbury already this year says Inspector Derek Erasmus, Traffic Manager.

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AUCKLAND — The Police Northern Communication Centre has received 35 reports of minor motor vehicle crashes since 6.00 am from Turangi to the far north; mainly in the Auckland area. 

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HASTINGS — A Hastings man captured two burglars early this morning who had tried to break in to a pharmacy.

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AUCKLAND CITY — At approximately 6pm this evening the Defence Force revealed the suspicious package located in Mayoral Drive was not explosive nor a danger to any member of the public.

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AUCKLAND CITY — At approximately 3.50pm this afternoon a suspicious package was discovered strapped to a railing at the rear of the Aotea Centre, Mayoral Drive, Auckland City. 

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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch police are investigating a suspicious death after a young man was found dead in Auburn Park, Upper Riccarton this morning.

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WELLINGTON — Police have grave fears for the health and safety of Finn HIGGINS, aged 26, of Hawker Street, Wellington.  Mr HIIGINS is a Caucasian male, approximately 167cm tall and of medium build.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Police advise that the traffic lights at the intersections of Great North Rd and Ash St, Ash St and Rosebank Rd and Rosebank Rd and Great North Rd are not working and are expected to be out until at least 1900 hrs.

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AUCKLAND — As a result of a chemical spillage at the intersection of Seddon St and Edinburgh Street, diversions have put put in place as follows.

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HAMILTON — A Police car was rammed and a number of Hamilton car dealers broken into when a sophisticated car theft ring was disturbed in the city overnight.

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PORIRUA — Retired chief air accident investigator Mr Ronald Chippendale was killed this morning after being struck by a car which went out of control in Whitford Brown Avenue, Porirua.

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MATAMATA — A glider pilot has died in a crash approximately 2 kilometres south of Waharoa Airfield near Matamata. 

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CANTERBURY — Members of the public have reported flash flooding and slips onto State Highway 73 in and around the Castle Hill Area.

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DANNEVIRKE — Police are currently in attendance at the scene of a spillage on the road just south of Dannevirke on State Highway 2.

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WAIKATO — As a result of a car crash at the intersection of SH2 and School Road, Netherton, the road is closed and diversions are in place.  No further details on the crash are known.

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WELLINGTON — Emergency services are currently dealing with a crash in the Terrace Tunnel, Wellington.

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WELLINGTON — Please ask drivers to drive to the conditions.

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CHRISTCHURCH — At approximately 14.10hrs on Sunday the 10th of February 2008 a member of the public walking with his family located a partially decomposed left leg of a human in the surf near the estuary at The Spit, South Shore, Christchurch. 

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WELLINGTON — A women driving at 20 km hr and weaving across lanes on the Wellington Urban motorway caused multiple calls to police from concerned members of the public this evening. 

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AUCKLAND — State Highway One at Manakau between the overbridge and Waikawa Stream is likely to be closed between 9am and 10am Monday 11th February. 

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MANUKAU CITY — A 21 year old Papakura man, Michael Ross Stuart, an employee of Rainbows End, died this morning while cleaning a junior Ferris wheel.  Counties-Manukau Police attended the scene at 10am this morning along with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) representatives.

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CANTERBURY — At 5.00pm yesterday a 57 year old American Tourist was reported overdue from a day walk in The Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. 

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CANTERBURY — At 5.00pm on the 08/02/2008 a 57 year old Tourist was reported overdue from a day walk in the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. 

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TIMARU — Six men aged between 17 and 19 years will be appearing before Timaru District Court today charged with the murder of Wayne Kerry Bray.

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BLENHEIM — At approximately 7.40am today, a May Day call was received via the NZ Rescue Coordination Centre from an Air New Zealand chartered flight travelling from Blenheim to Christchurch (plane chartered from Air National Auckland).

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CANTERBURY — At approx 0740hrs this morning a May Day call was received via the NZ Rescue co-ordination Centre from an Air National Flight operated by Eagle Air traveling from Blenheim to Christchurch. 

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CHRISTCHURCH — At about 1630 hrs today Police executed a search warrant in relation to the shooting in Christchurch yesterday.

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WELLINGTON — Firearms, cash, chemicals and laboratory equipment used to make methamphetamine were found during raids by the Wellington Police District Organised Crime Unit this morning.

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TASMAN — A 63-year-old man is recovering in Hutt Hospital with severe facial injuries after he was beaten at gunpoint and left for dead behind the Stokes Valley fire station on Tuesday night.

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CHRISTCHURCH — At about 1pm on 6/2/08 Police were advised of an altercation in Hampshire St, Christchurch, where a firearm was allegedly presented. 

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CHRISTCHURCH — At about 4.40pm on 6/2/08 a large vegetation fire started on the western side of Tunnel Rd, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch.

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TARANAKI — A fire at the old Patea Freezing works overnight resulted in approximately 300 persons being evacuated from the town for their safety.

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AUCKLAND — Police were advised of a swimmer in difficulties approximately 50 metres off the beach.

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Running into his former pupils while on the beat will have advantages and disadvantages according to ex-teacher Constable Kevin Palmer, one of 36 police officers graduating from The Royal NZ Police College this Thursday.

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AUCKLAND CITY — The Auckland District Court has been evacuated following the receipt of a bomb threat.

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WELLINGTON — Police are enroute to a vehicle that has crashed on the Rimutaka Hill Road.

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ROXBURGH — The 44 year old pedestrian involved in the crash at about 12.40am this morning 3/2/08 near Roxburgh died this afternoon in Dunedin Hospital. 

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DUNEDIN — At about 10.40am on Sunday 3/2/08 Police were advised of a 7 metre boat that had capsized at the Taieri river mouth, south of Dunedin. 

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GREYMOUTH — Today Missing man David CLARK was located in bush in the Marsden Road, Body Town area in Greymouth.

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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police were kept busy overnight as thousands of people converged on central city nightspots to celebrate New Zealand's win in the NZI Sevens.

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CHRISTCHURCH — At 0111hrs on the 3 February 2008 there was an altercation at a service Station on Bealey Avenue Christchurch. 

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WELLINGTON — A car has collided with a power pole in Rata St Naenae Lower Hutt.

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ROXBURGH — Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a car and pedestrian which occurred on SH8 approx 1 km north of Roxburgh at 12.40am this morning 3 February 2008. 

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WAIKATO — At 1248am the Red Fox Tavern, State Highway 2 Maramarua, was the scene of an aggravated robbery.

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OAMARU — At 2305hrs on the 2 of February 2008 a vehicle travelling on State Highway one close to the Oamaru Race Course, crashed near Russell Road. 

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WEST COAST — At approximately 3.50 pm Saturday 2nd February 2008 a tour bus, operated by Stray Travel Ltd, was travelling towards Greymouth and left the road on State Highway 6 approximately 3 kilometres south of Charleston Township. 

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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police say seven people were arrested for disorder or alcohol related offences and another 28 were evicted during finals day at the NZI Sevens.

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WEST COAST — At approximately 3.50pm this afternoon Emergency Services were called to an incident at SH6 Charleston in the Buller District where a Tourist Bus has rolled over a bank. 

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MOSSBURN — Invercargill Police have arrested a 47-year-old local man in relation to the Mossburn Homicide enquiry.

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WAIKATO — At approximately 9.10am this morning a motorist came across a vehicle that had run off the road and into a ditch in Matea Road, Rangitaiki.

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THAMES — At approximately 4.40am this morning there was a fatal accident involving 2 vehicles on the Thames Coast Road. 

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WELLINGTON CITY — A heavy shower of rain towards the end of last night's NZI Sevens in Wellington put a dampener on the crowds who flocked into central city nightspots after the games finished.

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MOSSBURN — At 0235hrs on the 2 February 2008 Police were called to an incident at the Mossburn Hotel, situated between Lumsden and Te Anau.

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MANUKAU CITY — This afternoon a bedside court hearing was held at the Auckland Hospital where a 27-year-old Otara man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. 

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WELLINGTON — Rain in Wellington after recent warm weather has led to a number of traffic incidents around the Wellington Area with cars spinning out and accidents at trouble spots. 

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WELLINGTON CITY — Seventeen people were arrested and 48 evicted from Westpac Stadium on the opening day of the NZI Sevens in Wellington.

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RANGIORA — At approximately 12:10pm today a vehicle went though a stop sign controlled rail level crossing at the intersection of Dunlops Road and Railway Road Rangiora. 

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GREYMOUTH — On the 30th January 2008 Police were advised of a 73 year old male who had gone missing from his Marsden Road address. 

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CHRISTCHURCH — Papanui Police are today following up a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at the Burwood Park toilets between 11.00 and 12.00 pm on the 30 January 2008. 

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FRANZ JOSEF — On the 30th of January 2008 at approximately 3.30pm a Search & Rescue Operation was commenced for an injured tramper near Alex Knob in the Franz Joseph Valley. 

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WAIKATO — A logging truck & trailer unit has rolled south of the Dowmene Corner, and is blocking the road.

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CHRISTCHURCH — 7.25am Emergency services are enroute to a report of a collision between an bus and a truck and trailer unit at the intersection of Lunns Road and Curletts Road.

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AUCKLAND — Police are presently clearing an address in Othello Drive, Flatbush; the scene of an exchange of gunfire just before 8.00 pm. 

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WELLINGTON — At about 4.45pm on Monday the 28th of January 2008 two teenage females were riding a Stagecoach Bus from Ahuriri Street, Strathmore, Wellington towards Wellington City.

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TAUPO — Police have released photos from the security cameras at Taupo's Tauponui-a-Tia College as part of the investigation into the murder of Karen Aim at Taupo on the 17 January 2008.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police have charged James Mason a 49 year old male with two counts of assault on a child.

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BAY OF PLENTY — A fatal crash three kilometres south of Paengaroa on SH33 has closed the highway.

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CHRISTCHURCH — At 0630hrs on the 28 January 2008, Police were alerted that white powder has been located in a container outside the entrance to the Barrington Street Mall, Christchurch.

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People who use next week's NZI Sevens festivities in Wellington as an excuse to drink too much and disrupt the enjoyment and safety of others can expect a firm response from Wellington Police.

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PALMERSTON NORTH — 4.30am - Police are currently dealing with a fatal crash on Rangitikei Line between Flygers Line and Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Police are investigating a Fatal Motor Vehicle crash that occurred on the North Western Motorway, SH16, at about 7.30pm last night.

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COROMANDEL — Whitianga Police are concerned at the number of people reported to be getting into difficulties while swimming at east coast Coromandel beaches in the present dangerous sea conditions.

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MANUKAU CITY — Counties-Manukau Police have arrested a 16 year old Manurewa youth and charged him with Murder.

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WELLINGTON CITY — At approximately 3am this-morning (Thursday 24.01.08), a 21 year old Caucasian female was assaulted and robbed of her handbag by three female offenders, outside the Vespa Bar in Allen Street.

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TAUPO — The Operation Waikato Enquiry team have been investigating other crimes that have occurred in Taupo in recent months as a part of standard investigation practice.

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AUCKLAND — Auckland Police say a recent covert operation they carried out in Glen Innes has resulted in the discovery of one of the largest and most highly sophisticated clan labs ever seen.

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CENTRAL PLATEAU — Emergency services are on their way to a single car accident on SH1 south of Waiouru near Irirangi.  Reports are that there is only one occupant in the car.

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OXFORD — At about 10pm on 23/1/08 Police were advised of a jetboat that had failed to return from a day trip on the Waimakariri River.  There were two adults on board along with two chldren aged 15 & 11 years.

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AUCKLAND — A truck has crashed into a powerpole in Hutchinson Avenue, New Lynn.  As a result of the crash live powerlines have fallen to the ground.  Hutchinson Avenue between Margan and Gardner Avenues will be closed for the next 2-3hrs while the power lines are fixed.

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WAIRARAPA — At approximately 12.05 pm on Wednesday 23 January 2008 a male entered the Riddiford Street, Newtown branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

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COROMANDEL — Flyers requesting further witnesses to come forward will be distributed to Katikati and Waihi business today as Police seek more information on how many shots a gunman fired before he himself was shot during an incident in Waihi on Monday.

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AUCKLAND — Detective Inspector Steve Wood of the Waitemata District CIB has recently reviewed the Marie Jamieson homicide file.

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HAWKE'S BAY — Emergency services are on the scene at a two vehicle, non injury crash on State Highway Two, Matamau.  The road is down to one lane and motorists can expect lengthy delays.

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WELLINGTON CITY — 7.28am Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway One, Paekakariki.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Police are applauding the public for their well demonstrated co-operation throughout today's State funeral for Sir Edmund HILLARY.

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CANTERBURY — The names of the two Mexican pilots who died when their plane crashed recently in Canterbury have been confirmed and released.

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TAUPO — Operation Waikato, the homicide investigation into the death of Karen AIM, continues to focus on speaking to everyone who was out and about overnight on the 16th and 17th January 2008 in Taupo.

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WAIHI — The investigations into yesterday's armed incident in Waihi that ended with a man being shot after pointing a gun at Police are continuing this morning.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Police are satisfied their ongoing preparations for tomorrow's State funeral for the late Sir Edmund HILLARY are proceeding smoothly.

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WAIHI — A man has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after being shot by Police in an incident in Waihi this afternoon.

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