New Zealand Police
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PALMERSTON NORTH — A school caretaker has been taken to hospital after being injured in a suspected shooting.
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CHRISTCHURCH — At about 2.50am on the morning of 15 October 2010 a Toyota van was parked in the north ramp parking area opposite the New Brighton Working Mens Club, Marine Parade.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Three Upper Hutt men will appear in the Lower Hutt District Court this afternoon facing several charges, following a home invasion in Khandallah last night.
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Police are asking for help in the fight against methamphetamine and encouraging people to report suspicious behaviour that might indicate a clan lab is operating.
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WAIKATO — A driver, who later confessed to have been using methamphetamine, was the subject of several calls of complaint from members of the public to Police as he sought to avoid arrest.
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WAIKATO — While the athletes reflect on the success of the World Rowing Championships Waikato Police are reflecting on a gold medal performance of their own after returning several stolen items to a departing competitor minutes before he headed for the departure lounge.
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MANUKAU CITY — Family members of the 2 year old child found in South Auckland have now made themselves known to police.
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WELLINGTON — A phone scam has again hit Wellington residents this evening, with further reports of people receiving a phone call on their landline, from a person claiming to be a Microsoft employee, willing to help them fix a virus on their computer.
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WEST COAST — Police are investigating an incident on a Land Corp Farm on Cape Foulwind, Buller District.
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Public trust and confidence in NZ Police has increased for the second year in a row.
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WAITAKERE CITY — Waitakere Police is investigating allegations of indecent assault on numerous female passengers who are commuting from Henderson into the Auckland CBD via the popular early morning Flyer Bus service.
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CANTERBURY — At 1.20pm on Sunday 7 November 2010 a vehicle carrying two males in their early 20’s was travelling towards Methven on Lines Road, Lauriston.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are experiencing a spike in burglaries, particularly in the Newtown, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria and Karori suburbs.
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WAIKATO — While crowd behaviour at one event may be drawing negative comments Waikato Police have nothing but praise for the behaviour of fans at the World Rowing Championships held at Karapiro.
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BAY OF PLENTY — Western Bay of Plenty Road Policing staff conducted a continuous breath alcohol testing checkpoint over the weekend at various locations around Tauranga.
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AUCKLAND — People driving around Auckland City over the period of Friday evening 5 November through to Sunday morning 7 November were greeted by multiple Police Checkpoints set up to deter and detect drunk drivers.
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AUCKLAND CITY — There was a large boisterous crowd at the game, and empty plastic bottles got on to the field surrounds during Mexican waves.
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DUNEDIN — At approximately 4.38pm on Saturday the 6th of November 2010 there was a head-on crash involving two vehicles on Highcliff Road, Dunedin.
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WELLINGTON — Marine search and rescue capabilities are to be tested during an exercise to be held on the Kapiti Coast on Saturday November 13th.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police and Wellington City Council have embarked on a project to strengthen and enhance the city’s Neighbourhood Support groups’ links with their communities.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash at Sedgewick Way, Westmorland, Christchurch.
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HAMILTON — A valuable tool to remove potential victims and offenders is how Hamilton Police are describing the City's liquor ban following a night of alcohol fuelled arrests.
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WELLINGTON — Police are warning against a phone scam, where Wellington residents have reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be a Microsoft employee, willing to help them fix a virus on their computer.
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PORIRUA — Porirua Police have a mixed response to the results of a recent controlled purchase operation (CPO) carried out in conjunction with the District Licensing Agency and Regional Public Health.
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HAMILTON — A Police officer injured in Hamilton early this morning after a fleeing driver failed to stop has been released from hospital.
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WELLINGTON — Police are seeking witnesses to a serious wounding incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday 24th October 2010 on Oriental Parade, Wellington.
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WELLINGTON — Wairarapa Police are investigating a road rage incident which left a man with a black eye and bruising to his face and head.
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WELLINGTON — Police have safely located 80 year-old Stokes Valley woman Rangi (Nan) Boynton shortly before midday.
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MANUKAU CITY — Two men who escaped from the Manukau District Court at about 10am yesterday are regarded by Police as dangerous and not to be approached by members of the public.
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WELLINGTON — Police have concerns for the well-being of an elderly Maori lady who went missing from a Stokes Valley address around noon yesterday.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Police are pleased to advise that Alfred FORBES (79yrs), reported missing from the Gillies Court Retirement Home was located at about 6.45pm walking in Church St., PENROSE.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are interviewing a fleeing driver this morning who failed to stop resulting in a Police officer being injured and the offender's car subjected to a moving block to get it off the road.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Police are seeking the whereabouts of an Epsom man Alfred FORBES (79yrs), reported missing from the Gillies Court Retirement Home since 1.45pm today, 3 November 2010.
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WELLINGTON — Wellington Police today charged a 23 year old Stratford man with the manslaughter of Wellington man Michael Charles Drew.
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WELLINGTON — Police are currently searching for a missing 80yr old woman - missing from Manuka Street, Stokes Valley.
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ROTORUA — Police have strengthened custodial management systems and processes at Rotorua and other police stations in the Bay of Plenty District following the death of Anthony McGuire at the Rotorua Police Station on 26 May last year, says Rotorua Area Commander, Inspector Bruce Horne.
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WAIKATO — Waikato Police are urging people suffering from the effects of domestic violence to get help, before its too late following the stabbing of a woman at a rural property near Tahuna overnight.
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WAIKATO — Waikato Police are describing crowd numbers and behaviour at the World Rowing Championships being held at Karapiro this week as 'oar-some' with no issues in relation to behaviour or traffic congestion recorded so far.
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MORRINSVILLE — Morrinsville Police are investigating an assault on a Morrinsville man in his Home.
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WELLINGTON — Kapiti Police are taking a proactive approach to alcohol harm through a series of targeted controlled purchase operations in the coming months.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Police would like to pass their thanks to the media for assisting with an appeal to locate a hitchhiker as part of an investigation into the fatal road crash in Otaki on Saturday.
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UPPER HUTT — A post-mortem examination has been carried out on the man who collapsed and died following a domestic incident in Trentham, Upper Hutt on Sunday night.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a man in the City over the weekend are appealing for help from the public in locating the offender.
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WAIKANAE — Police are interested in hearing from any members of the public who may have sighted a male, Stuart Alexander MIDDLETON, date of birth 14/01/1964, who has gone missing sometime prior to the 1/11/2010.
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WAITAKERE CITY — The 22 year old male victim, Leighton Wayne Taylor of New Lynn, remains in a critical condition in hospital and his current condition is of concern to both the police and his family.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Police Officers from the Christchurch Central station are visiting residents in the suburb of Avonside.
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UPPER HUTT — Upper Hutt Police have located 21 year-old Jolene Rose Foster, who was missing for over a week.
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WHANGANUI — Motorists under the illusion that they can get away with drink driving in rural communities need to think again.
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NORTH SHORE CITY — A 4 inch gas main has ruptured in Lake Rd., Takapuna.
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WELLINGTON — Police investigating the death of 69-year-old Shelagh Cotter in a road crash on Saturday (30 October) are trying to locate a hitchhiker who may be an important witness.
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UPPER HUTT — A homicide inquiry has been launched after a 50 year old man collapsed and died, following a domestic incident in Trentham, Upper Hutt overnight.
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MATAMATA — A scene investigation is underway and a post-mortem examination will be carried out tomorrow following the suspicious death of a Fijian man in Matamata overnight.
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TE AWAMUTU — Western Waikato Police are urging people to observe temporary speed limits put in place around road-works after a worker was struck by a vehicle near Pirongia on Friday night.
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OTAKI — A woman critically injured in a suspected drink-drive crash near Otaki yesterday (Saturday, 30 October) has sadly died overnight.
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AUCKLAND — At approximately 2am this morning West Auckland Police were called to a large fight in River Bank Road, New Lynn.
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OTAKI — A woman is in a critical condition and another is in a serious condition after a drunk driver lost control and crashed into them as they prepared to have a coffee by the side of the road.
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BAY OF PLENTY — A comprehensive and thorough review of the management practices of the former District Commander of the Bay of Plenty District clearly supported Superintendent Smith’s suitability to carry out senior roles in the organisation, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rob Pope said today.
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WAIROA — A 48 year old man received gunshot wounds after an incident on the forecourt of a service station in WAIROA.
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MILTON — At about 2.50pm on Friday 29th October 2010, a 24 year old Electrician from Christchurch has been caught travelling 148kmh on State Highway 1 south of Milton on his motorcycle.
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TURANGI — Members of the Taupo Police investigating the death of Rosemary IVES at Turangi last weekend have referred the file to the Crown Solicitor at Rotorua to review the circumstances of the death and the current charge.
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WAIKATO — Police are still appealing for information on two outboard motors that were stolen from Lake Karapiro.
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NORTHLAND — Northland Police are urging the public to be on the look out for suspicious activity that could be linked to drug growing operations.
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WAIRARAPA — Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector John Johnston is to take up the role of Director of Sport, effective from 15 November 2010.
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NORTH SHORE CITY — Police now confirm the body found in Birkenhead Wharf is that of 87 year old Korean man Hoo Kim.
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BALCLUTHA — At about 9.30am on Thursday 28th October 2010, a local farmer arrived at the Balclutha Police Station with a quantity of Gelignite and detonators for disposal.
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PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North Police are investigating the sudden death of a 20-year-old soldier based at Linton Army Camp.
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BALCLUTHA — At around 9.25am this morning a member of the public left around 100 sticks of Dynamite on the steps of the Balclutha Police Station.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Media reports that a prominent New Zealander was let off a speeding fine because of who he is, are incorrect.
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NORTH SHORE CITY — Police are appealing for sightings of 87 year old North Shore man Hoo Kim who has now been missing for over 36 hours.
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NELSON — Nelson police strongly support the need to fundamentally review and reform the liquor laws.
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NORTH SHORE CITY — North Shore police still have concerns for the whereabouts of an elderly Korean man who was last seen at his home address in Ellen Ave, Hillcrest, at around 3.00pm yesterday afternoon.
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Commissioner of Police Howard Broad has announced the provisional appointment of District Commanders for Waikato and Bay of Plenty Police.
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NORTH SHORE CITY — North Shore police still have concerns for the whereabouts of an elderly Korean man who was last seen at his home address in Ellen Ave, Hillcrest, at around 3.00pm yesterday afternoon.
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WHANGAREI — A police vehicle, on the way to attending a car crash north of Whangärei, has been involved in another crash with a logging truck.
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ROTORUA — At about 7.24pm on Tuesday 26th of October, 2010, Rotorua Police were called to a domestic dispute at a rural property near Golden Springs, south of Rotorua.
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BALCLUTHA — The victim from the fatal crash on State Highway One, south of Balclutha, last night (25/10/10) has been identified.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Mr ROADNIGHT was charged with 'Aggravated Careless Driving Causing Death' after a vehicle accident on the corner of Main North Road and Dickeys Road, Belfast on 5 March 2010.
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WAIKATO — Morrinsville police are dealing with a serious road crash on the Tahuna Ohinewai Road.
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BALCLUTHA — The victim from the fatal crash on State Highway One, south of Balclutha, last night (25/10/10) has been identified
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BAY OF PLENTY — Western Bay of Plenty Police where kept busy on local roads during the "Labour Weekend Holiday Period".
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WAIROA — Members of the Gisborne and Wairoa Police are investigating an incident which occurred in Wairoa at approximately 03:00am this morning.
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CANTERBURY — Police have released the name of the truck driver killed in the vehicle crash on 24/10/10, State Highway 1 at the Conway river as Russell John Clark, 48 year old male from Christchurch.
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OHAKUNE — Two people escaped without injury when their Cessna aircraft flipped while landing near the Ohakune airstrip this morning.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth Police are currently trying to locate a 65 year old male who has been reported missing from Taranaki Base Hospital in David Street, New Plymouth.
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BALCLUTHA — At about 5.55pm on Monday the 25th of October 2010 South Otago Emergency Services were called to a multiple vehicle accident on State Highway One about 10 minutes south of Balclutha.
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FRANZ JOSEF — The Search & Rescue operation at Okarito for Mr.
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AUCKLAND CITY — At approximately 7.15am on Monday 25th October 2010, Police were called to an apartment at The Quadrant apartments, 10 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland City.
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WESTPORT — At 11pm on Sunday the 24th of October 2010 a Toyota Hilux containing two 16 year olds left the road on State Highway 67 north of Westport.
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FRANZ JOSEF — A Search & Rescue operation will resume for a missing white bait fisherman this morning at Okarito River Mouth north of Franz Josef.
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WAIKATO — Waikato Police are working with their Counties Manukau colleagues and World Rowing Championships organisers to ensure personal and site security is enhanced following to separate incidents over the past 24 hours.
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HUNTLY — Waikato Police investigating a crash near Huntly that claimed the lives of two people early this morning are investigating what part, if any, alcohol and speed played in the tragedy.
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WEST COAST — A Search & Rescue operation was launched at approximately 9.00am this morning by police after three white baiters were swept out to sea by a wave from the Okarito River mouth.
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CANTERBURY — At 0830hrs on Sunday the 24 October 2010 Police were advised of a truck crash on State Highway 1, 200 metres south of the Conway River Bridge.
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WEST COAST — At 0900hrs on Sunday the 24 October 2010 Police were advised of three Whitebaiters being swept about 200 metres out to sea, from the Okarito River mouth near Whataroa.
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HUNTLY — At about 0140hrs on the 24th October a vehicle rolled while driving on Rotowaro Rd , Rotowaro (near Huntly).
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MATAURA — Police are attending a fatal motor vehicle crash on State HIghway93 (also known as Old Coach Road), approximately 15kms east of Mataura in Southland.
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Police are urging drivers to take heed of their Labour Weekend messages to slow down and keep left after a crash last night claimed one life.
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WELLINGTON — Wellington Police investigating a serious family violence incident yesterday need help to locate a potential witness.
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UPPER HUTT — Upper Hutt Police are looking for 21 year-old Jolene Rose Foster, who was last seen over a week ago.
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HAMILTON — Police investigating the alleged sexual assault on a young woman in Hamilton's central city bar area early Sunday morning have interviewed two men in relation to the incident.
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