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Wellington District Commander, Superintendent Mike Rusbatch and Wairarapa Area Commander, Inspector Brent Register will conduct a media briefing shortly at the police cordon on the corner of SH2 and Somerset Road.
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CARTERTON — Police and emergency services remain at the scene of a hot air balloon crash in Somerset Road, Carterton which occurred around 0730 hours this morning.
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CARTERTON — Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in the crash of a hot air balloon at Clareville, near Carterton, in the Wairarapa, this morning.
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Two cars have collided on State Highway 8 just east of Lawrence, it appears a vehicle travelling towards Milton has come around a corner, slid in the wet conditions and collided with a second vehicle travelling towards Lawrence.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police are investigating a death of a woman found in a vehicle in Yaldhurst.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A body has been located in a car in Ryans Road behind Christchurch Airport this morning.
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On 05/01/2012 at 11:30pm Police were notified of an elderly female passenger jumping off the Santa Regina Ferry in the Queen Charlotte Sound near Ngamahu Bay.
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WAIROA — On Thursday the 5th of January 2012 Wairoa Police arrested a 16 year old youth, the tenth to be arrested in relation to the Robbery that occurred on Wednesday the 4th of January.
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OTOROHANGA — Police and other emergency services were called to a property at Honikiwi Rd, Otorohanga about 1150 this morning 5 January 2012, A local 48 year old farmer died while working to drop a 40 metre pine tree, using an 11 tonne excavator and a bulldozer.
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GISBORNE — At approximately 0820hrs this morning Police were called to an address in Dalrymple Road, Gisborne.
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WAIROA — At 4.50 pm on Wednesday the 4th of January 2012 a 21 year old female visitor to Wairoa was surrounded by a group of male youths on Marine Parade.
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This morning at about 9.30 am Rotorua Police were notified of a group of overdue hunters on the Mamaku Plateau.
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NORTHLAND — Northland has achieved its lowest road toll on record, with seven deaths on the region's roads last year.
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Southland Police have released the names of the two men who died following the capsizing and sinking of a recreational fishing vessel in Foveaux Strait early last evening.
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Southland Police have confirmed the details in relation to the fishing trip tragedy in which two people died after a recreational boat capsized near White Island in Foveaux Strait early last evening.
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Police and Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) volunteers searching for missing Whitby man Vaughn Solomon have found a man's body in the Smiths Creek area of the Lower Tararuas.
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At 1.15 a.m this morning Police confirmed two bodies were recovered in the Ruapuke Island area after a recreational vessel capsized earlier.
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Teams of Police and Land Search and Rescue (Land SAR volunteers) are currently looking for a missing Whitby man Vaughn Solomon.
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AUCKLAND CITY — At about 12.30 pm this afternoon Xiu Yue FANG, an 81 year old Asian female left her address in Epsom and has not returned home.
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TARANAKI — Concerns have been raised with South Taranaki Police after the burglary of a rural property involved 10 high powered firearms being stolen.
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UPPER HUTT — Teams of Police and Land Search and Rescue (Land SAR volunteers) are currently looking for missing Whitby man Vaughn Solomon.
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Wanaka Police have released the name of the tramper who died on 31/12/11 while climbing Mt Twilight in the Mt Aspiring National Park.
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TAURANGA — Tauranga Police investigating the cause of critical injuries suffered by a 49-year-old male in the early hours of Thursday morning, 28 December 2011, are seeking the help of the public to solve the matter.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police have today arrested and charged a 20 year old man in relation to a series of Fires and Burglaries in the Woolston area.
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BAY OF PLENTY — Bay of Plenty Police advise that roads between Opotiki and Whakatane have reopened.
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On SH1 between Mangaweka and Ohingaiti we are getting reports of water across the highway.
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BAY OF PLENTY — Bay of Plenty Police have this afternoon been involved in rescuing two persons from a partially submerged vehicle in the Waimana River.
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SH2 between Gisborne and Öpötiki is open for access up too and including Öpötiki, but Police are asking that drivers find alterative route beyond Öpötiki.
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WAIKATO — To advise that Wentworth Valley Rd in the Waikato is flooded from heavy rain and is under knee depth of water.
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BAY OF PLENTY — Advising that all vehicle access into Waimana area are closed due to flooding.
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WAIKATO — Waikato Police are congratulating the majority of New Years Eve revellers who braved wet conditions to see in 2012 at popular holiday spots but they are urging those who partied into the wee hours not to hit the roads till at least after midday.
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BAY OF PLENTY — Bay of Plenty Police had a much quieter New Year’s Eve than usual, being kept busy more with weather-related issues, rather than any of the problems that are usually associated with the annual festivities.
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MANUKAU CITY — Update from South Western Motorway Job this morning.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police had a relatively quiet start to the New Years celebrations with revelers enjoying themselves in the city area says Wellington City (Acting) Area Commander Inspector Soni Malaulau.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Police were out in force this New Year's Eve keeping a close eye on bars and licensed premises to ensure people felt safe and were safe.
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NELSON — Nelson Bays Police are concerned at the number of people driving with excess breath alcohol during New Year celebrations.
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PARAPARAUMU — Police are now able to release the next of kin details of the two persons killed in the crash on SH1 north of Paraparaumu yesterday.
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BLENHEIM — Police have released the names of two men killed in a high speed crash near Blenheim early this morning.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Police are concerned for the wellbeing of a mother and her young child who have not been seen since Christmas Day at the Auckland City Mission.
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Plan your night, make sure you have a sober driver, and most importantly, look after yourself and look after your mates – make your New Years one to remember and not one to forget or regret.
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BLENHEIM — At about 12.55am this morning 31/12/2011, a vehicle travelling west on Old Renwick road, near Jacksons road, crashed into a power pole.
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BLENHEIM — An avoidable high speed crash in Marlborough has resulted in a car hitting a power pole and bursting into flames.
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MT MAUNGANUI — The Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander, Inspector Mike Clement, is urging all Bay of Plenty residents and visitors to take extra care in the coming days, including New Years Eve, due to the bad weather.
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MT MAUNGANUI — Due to poor weather the New Year's Eve event planned for the Mount Maunganui Main Beach is cancelled.
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BAY OF PLENTY — Police are asking all drivers to take extra care with the current wet weather upon us.
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TAURANGA — Tauranga Police investigating the double fatality at Welcome Bay on Christmas Day have made two further arrests.
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Howick Police are appealing to specialist tradesmen and to persons with links to the industrial and automotive sectors to assist them in locating a number of high value trade items that have been stolen from a warehouse in East Tamaki.
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HAMILTON — A senior Waikato Police officer has warned people who turn their frustrations on officers that such behaviour will not be tolerated and offenders can expect to face the full extent of the law when caught.
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TAURANGA — Tauranga Police are investigating the cause of life-threatening injuries suffered by a 49-year-old man in the early hours of Thursday morning, 29 December 2011.
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TAURANGA — Tauranga Police are investigating the cause of life-threatening injuries suffered by a 49 year old male in the early hours of Thursday morning, 29 December 2011.
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HAAST — The drivers of both vehicles involved in a fatal collision yesterday afternoon near Haast are still in hospital being treated for their injuries.
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WAIKATO — While commending the behaviour of the vast majority of motorists, changing their driving to meet challenging conditions on popular holiday routes Waikato Police say they are concerned about the activities of a minority.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Canterbury Police are to undertake a planned relocation out of the Christchurch Central Police Station in Hereford Street, over the next two to three months.
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AUCKLAND CITY — At about 9 am on Thursday 29 December 2011 a burglary occurred in Remuera, Auckland City.
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LYTTELTON — The historic Lyttelton Police Station, built in the 1880s, will not be repaired.
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Waikato Police preparing for a busy New Years Eve across the District's popular holiday spots are concerned a trend of young people making poor decisions identified last year may be repeating itself this summer.
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HAAST — Two people are dead following a head on collision near Haast yesterday afternoon.
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WAIOURU — A 70-year-old woman killed in a crash near Waiouru on Tuesday (27 December) has been identified as Carol Dawn Gibson from Lower Hutt.
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CHRISTCHURCH — <p>At 2.00 am this morning (29/12/2011) police were called to a crash in Woolston, Christchurch.
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As police in Central District deal with another serious crash, drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads.
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TAURANGA — Tauranga Police investigating the double fatality at Welcome Bay on Christmas Day have arrested a 20-year-old man.
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The investigation into the serious assault of a five-year-old girl is progressing well with the investigation team following some positive lines of enquiry.
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TAURANGA — Detectives investigating the double fatality in Welcome Bay Tauranga on Christmas Day are seeking the assistance of the public to complete the picture of events that lead to the deaths of 13 and 14-year-old sisters from Tauranga.
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Police are urging boaties to ensure all safety checks are carried out before heading off shore or onto the Lake this summer.
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The road toll already stands at six, signalling a tragic start to the holidays, says Superintendent Paula Rose, National Manager Road Policing.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Police report huge traffic conjestion caused by vehicles trying to get to the Boxing Day sales at the the BASE Shopping Centre.
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WAIKATO — Waikato Police say Christmas will probably never be the same again for two families following the death of a pedestrian on a busy road north of Hamilton overnight.
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TAURANGA — Police and other emergency services are in attandance at a crash in Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
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CANTERBURY — At approximately 6.46 pm Saturday 24 December 2011 the Geraldine Police were notified of a serious crash on Burdon Road, Woodbury. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
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OTOROHANGA — At about 8pm this evening a crash occurred on a rural property in Maihiihi, Otorohanga.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Police and emergency services tonight responded to assist a male who had fallen down a steep embankment.
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KAWAKAWA — Police are attending a two car collission on SH1 in Kawakawa in the Far North.
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WAIKATO — Eastern Waikato Police have delivered a significant Christmas present to the Waihi community after discovering a major cannabis growing operation and a large scale relieving ring.
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TARANAKI — Police are attending a fatal crash on State Highway 3 South of Waitara (Taranaki).
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TE KUITI — Waikato Police working to establish the identity of a person killed when struck by a train in Te Kuiti during the early hours of this morning believe they have established who the person is.
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TURANGI — The community of New Zealand are being asked not to donate any more gifts for the five-year-old girl assaulted at Turangi.
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MANUKAU CITY — Police and other emergency services are in attendance at a fatal car crash on Waiuku Road between Wily Rd and Titi Rd.
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WELLSFORD — Police are attending a 4 car crash in the Dome Valley just south of Wellsford.
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TE KUITI — At about 1.33am on the morning of Saturday 24 December 2011 a person was hit by a train in Te Kuiti, Waitomo District.
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Over 2500 drivers were stopped during a major policing operation in Central District this evening (Friday, 23 December) and not one was found to be over the drink drive limit.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police are focusing on reassurance and public safety as the city reels from severe aftershocks this afternoon.
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GISBORNE — Police are warning fake IDs won't get a look in at this year's Rhythm & Vines and BW festivals near Gisborne.
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Police across the Wellington District are urging people to record serial numbers of expensive electronic gifts given this Christmas.
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Latest Police Updates following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Police Update following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
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Police are seeking witnesses after two trail bikes failed to stop for police near the Hutt River bank last night.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police say initial reports following this afternoon's earthquake indicate no serious injuries or widespread damage at this stage.
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TURANGI — The family of the five-year-old girl assaulted in Turangi on Wednesday night have today acknowledged the hundreds of messages they have received from the public.
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WESTPORT — A Westport man is in custody following the discovery of a large amount of home distilled spirits at his home on Thursday 22 December 2011.
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Tokoroa Police are continuing their search for Randolf Terrence Bennett who escaped from police custody after a court appearance two days ago.
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TURANGI — Rewards are already being offered by members of the community appalled by the attack on a five-year-old tourist at a holiday park in Turangi.
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CHRISTCHURCH — [Statement on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch] The Ria Bancroft bronzed doors believed missing from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch have been found.
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TURANGI — Police investigating an attack on a five-year-old girl at a Turangi holiday park believe the attack may have been sexually motivated.
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Christchurch Police are urging people to enjoy their Christmas cheer responsibly, and not let alcohol turn a holiday into a tragedy.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch police are warning offenders wanted on warrants to arrest not to expect a Christmas holiday this year - unless it's one behind bars.
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