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Internet 4 May 2010
Russian 'Facebook' Hacker not in New Zealand

An investigation into a Russian hacker known as ‘Kirllos’ has established the hacker had no link to New Zealand.

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Police 4 May 2010
Police examine a car in relation to Marice McGregor disappearance

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Police are now in possession of a vehicle being sought in relation to the disappearance of Marice McGregor.

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Traffic 4 May 2010
Police remind drivers of cellphone dangers

Police are reminding drivers that they will continue to strictly enforce the law prohibiting driving while talking on a cellphone or texting.

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Traffic 4 May 2010
Stock on road - Puhoi

AUCKLAND — SH1 north of Puhoi has been partially closed as emergency services deal with a stock truck crash which is blocking lanes.

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Traffic 4 May 2010
Entrance blocked from SH2 into Petone Railway Station car park

WELLINGTON — There is a Truck and Trailer Unit currently stuck in the entrance to the Petone Railway Station car park off State Highway 2.

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Deaths 4 May 2010
Crash victims named

WOODEND — The details of the deceased from the triple fatal near Woodend on State Highway One from the weekend are.

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Fire 4 May 2010
Child dies in house fire

WHANGANUI — A child has died this evening in a house fire in Whanganui.

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Marine 4 May 2010
Death on logging ship at Marsden Point

NORTHLAND — At about 5pm an accident occurred on a Panamanian registered logging ship at Marsden Point.

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Traffic 3 May 2010
Crash - SH 27 Waharoa Matamata

MATAMATA — Emergency servives are at the scene of a serious crash on SH 27 Waharoa, near Matamata.

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Traffic 2 May 2010
Crash - Northern Motorway Greville Road

AUCKLAND — Location Area SH 1 Southbound Before Greville Road.

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Traffic 2 May 2010
Triple fatality - State Highway 1 - Woodend, North Canterbury

WOODEND — At about 11:20 am on Saturday 1 May 2010 a car travelling south on State Highway 1 was involved in a head-on crash with a bus travelling north.

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Crime 2 May 2010
Drink drive operation in Waitakere

WAITAKERE CITY — This weekend Police conducted an operation targeting drink driving in Waitakere City; this was with the assistance of Waitematä District traffic units and the specialised Traffic Alcohol Group.

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Crime 2 May 2010
Robbery : Dargaville

DARGAVILLE — At approximately 9 p.m on Saturday the 1st May 2010, in Dargaville, an 18 year old male was assaulted and his vehicle was stolen.

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Crime 30 Apr 2010
Westpac robbed - Blockhouse Bay

AUCKLAND CITY — About 2:40 pm this afternoon police were called to a bank robbery at Westpac Bank in Blockhouse Bay.

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Police 30 Apr 2010
Serious concerns for missing Marice

WHANGANUI — Police investigating the disappearance of Marice McGregor woman from Whanganui have serious concerns after establishing that a health condition means she has very limited mobility and would not be able to walk far unaided.

Marice Jane McGregor

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Traffic 30 Apr 2010
Crash - Desert Rd, Tongariro National Park

CENTRAL PLATEAU — About 6.10 pm tonight police were called to a single vehicle crash on the Desert Road on the intersection with Waipakihi Rd, in the Tongariro National Park area.

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Fire 30 Apr 2010
House fire - Tweed Street, Invercargill

INVERCARGILL — A house fire in Tweed Street, Invercargill has resulted in Tweed Street being closed between Elles Road and Ythan Street until further notice.

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Police 30 Apr 2010
Tuckers Road medical response - Redwood, Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Emergency services responded to an incident in Redwood in Christchurch this afternoon, where they held concerns for the welfare of a middle-aged male.

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Crime 30 Apr 2010
Threats and violence during morning robbery

AUCKLAND CITY — A violent aggravated robbery at the ASB Bank in the Three Kings suburb shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning has Avondale CIB staff on the hunt for two offenders who detained the bank's security guard moments before they attacked.

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Traffic 30 Apr 2010
Walton crash leaves woman critically injured

MORRINSVILLE — Alcohol, failure to wear a seatbelt and not driving to the conditions all appear to be contributing factors in a crash near Morrinsville early this morning that has left a young woman on life support with critical head injuries.

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Police 29 Apr 2010
Police search for missing woman

WHANGANUI — Police in Whanganui are searching for a woman who is believed to have been missing for 10 days.

Marice Jane McGregor

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Police 29 Apr 2010
Missing 16 year old male

MANUKAU CITY — Counties Manukau Police are concerned about the whereabouts of a 16 year old Chinese male, Chunji Gao.

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Court 29 Apr 2010
Jewellery found on Romanian couple will be auctioned

PALMERSTON NORTH — Police have succeeded in an application to retain and auction off jewellery found in the possession of a Romanian couple who went on a crime spree through the North Island last year.

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Crime 29 Apr 2010
The pizza must get through

HAMILTON — In a case of dedication 'above and beyond' Hamilton Police are amazed at the determination of a victim of a car theft who ensured the pizzas got through.

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Crime 29 Apr 2010
Arrest - Wellington

At 11.00 am this morning Police arrested Daniel Moore at his home address in central Wellington.

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Agriculture 29 Apr 2010
Landowners urged to secure fences to stop stock wandering on roads

NORTHLAND — Police and local authorities are urging landowners to ensure their fences are secure after a number of complaints about wandering stock.

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Traffic 29 Apr 2010
Fog in Waikato

NGARUAWAHIA — Police are advising motorists to take caution when driving between Ngaruawahia and Taupiri due to heavy fog.

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Cannabis 29 Apr 2010
Progress on Operation Lime

WAIKATO — Police have uncovered a further 23 commercial indoor cannabis growing operations since early yesterday, totalling over 500 plants, 8 firearms, including unlawful military style semi-automatic weapons along with methamphetamine, ecstasy and LSD.

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Cannabis 28 Apr 2010
Operation Lime sours Wellington cannabis industry

WELLINGTON — As part of the termination of the national Undercover operation "Operation Lime", 45 uniform and CIB staff from Wellington Police executed a number of search warrants at business premises and residential dwellings yesterday morning.

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Cannabis 27 Apr 2010
Christchurch police deploy 60 staff in Operation Lime

CHRISTCHURCH — Today Christchurch Police have been involved in the termination of Operation Lime a national covert operation targeting commercial suppliers of equipment used for growing cannabis.

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Cannabis 27 Apr 2010
Southern District Police Target Cannabis Growers in Operation Lime

SOUTHLAND — Southern Police this morning executed eight search warrants on business and residential properties in Invercargill and Dunedin as part of the national police undercover operation codenamed Operation Lime, targeting businesses and individuals responsible for the commercial sale of equipment used in growing cannabis.

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Cannabis 27 Apr 2010
BOP Police arrest eight people as part of major, national drug operation

BAY OF PLENTY — Bay of Plenty Police today arrested eight people who will face a total of 50 drug-related charges, as part of a national operation targeting the commercial sale of equipment to be used for growing cannabis.

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Cannabis 27 Apr 2010
Police swoop on cornerstone of illicit cannabis cultivation industry

Police this morning swooped on 35 businesses and numerous residential addresses throughout the country as search warrants were executed as part of a two-year undercover Police operation codenamed ‘Operation Lime’.

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Crime 27 Apr 2010
Counterfeit bank note charges in Wellington

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police have arrested and charged three men relating to the possession and use of forged bank notes.

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Crime 27 Apr 2010
Information sought for Porirua Four Square robbery

PORIRUA — Porirua Police are investigating a robbery which occurred at the Elsdon Four Square Dairy, Awarua St on Sunday 25th April 2010.

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Police 27 Apr 2010
Investigators into Te Kauwhata crash appeal for witnesses from scene to come forward

WAIKATO — The independent investigator tasked with overseeing Police investigations into the death of a man killed when his motorbike collided with a turning patrol car said the inquiry team needed to speak to witnesses from the scene.

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Traffic 27 Apr 2010
Tauranga Police seek information after car hits pedestrian in Welcome Bay

TAURANGA — Local Police are seeking information from the public in relation to a pedestrian that was knocked down by a car at 9.20pm outside the Welcome Bay Community Hall on Friday 23 April 2010.

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News 26 Apr 2010
Technical issues with phones - Te Anau - Fiordland area

TE ANAU — Te Anau -Fiordland telephone and cell phone subscribers will experience problems with making calls from their telephones owing to a technical problem in Te Anau.

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Traffic 26 Apr 2010
Motorcyclist killed in road crash

PALMERSTON NORTH — A motorcyclist has died following a road crash in Linton this morning.

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Traffic 26 Apr 2010
Police await blood test results before determining if driver will face charges from Huntly crash

HUNTLY — Waikato Police investigating a crash on SH1 north of Huntly early Saturday morning are awaiting the results of a blood alcohol analysis before determining what if any charges the driver may face.

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Search and Rescue 26 Apr 2010
Tauranga search and rescue

TAURANGA — Tauranga Police and Search and Rescue personnel are currently searching Tauranga Harbour after a report of a female missing overnight from a boat at the Tauranga Bridge Marina.

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Traffic 26 Apr 2010
Picton crash - Name release

PICTON — The name of the Picton Youth who died in a single motor vehicle crash involving 6-youths at Koromiko, Picton on the night of Saturday the 24th April, has been released.

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Crime 25 Apr 2010
Assault with intent to rob/attempted robbery

WELLINGTON — Wellington Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a taxi driver that occurred at approximately 2.50am on Sunday 25 April 2010 in Woodland Road, Johnsonville, Wellington.

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Traffic 25 Apr 2010
One dead, five injured in Picton teen crash

PICTON — At about 10.20pm on Saturday the 24th April, a single vehicle crash occurred at Koromiko on State Highway One, south of Picton.

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Police 25 Apr 2010
Fatal Northland crash

NORTHLAND — At about 2.50pm [Saturday] on Russell Road, Whangaruru, a vehicle has failed to negotiate a bend and gone 50 metres down a bank into a gully.

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Traffic 24 Apr 2010
State Highway 20, Hillsborough

AUCKLAND CITY — Waitemata Police are seeking information about a second vehicle that is suspected to part of a fatal car crash that happened yesterday evening.

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Traffic 24 Apr 2010
Crash - South Western Motorway, Manukau

AUCKLAND — At 2:00 pm this afternoon the Police Serious Crash Investigation Unit will be closing a portion of the South Western Motorway [Southbound] in the vicinity of Puhinui Road.

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Fire 24 Apr 2010
Police investigate suspected arson

WHANGANUI — A house in Whanganui has been gutted by fire in a suspected arson attack.

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Traffic 24 Apr 2010
Crash leaves one dead

MANUKAU CITY — A person is dead after a car crash that occurred shortly before 10pm on the South Western Motorway.

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Traffic 23 Apr 2010
Suspected Explosive Device Is Student Art Project

DUNEDIN — A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) that sparked an emergency services callout in Dunedin today has been found to be a student project.

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Crime 23 Apr 2010
Witness to assault sought by Police

PALMERSTON NORTH — Police investigating the vicious assault of a woman are trying to locate a likely witness to the incident.

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Crime 23 Apr 2010
Dunedin Police Seize Mongrel Mob Aotearoa Gang Premises

DUNEDIN — Dunedin Police hope that today's seizure for the Crown of the gang premises of Mongrel Mob Aotearoa in Corstorphine will help to make the suburb a safer place to live.

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Crime 23 Apr 2010
Dodgy dealers focus of Police

Several months of planning, intelligence gathering and investigation into the region-wide levels of compliance with the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbroker's Act 2004 has this week resulted in dozens of compliance checks on many such premises and search warrants executed on known burglars' addresses.

Dodgy dealers focus of Police

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Traffic 23 Apr 2010
Motorway south of Kaikorai Valley Rd closed due to improvised explosive device

DUNEDIN — Police advise that the motorway south of kaikorai valley rd in dunedin is closed due to an improvised explosive device.

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Court 23 Apr 2010
Ngaruawahia arrest

NGARUAWAHIA — As a result of the enquiries to the assault on a Ngaruawahia Police Constable on 21 April 2010, Police yesterday arrested a 25 year old male resident of Ngaruawahia for the assault on that police Officer.

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Traffic 23 Apr 2010
Crash - Dyers Pass Road

LYTTELTON — Police wish to advise that Dyers Pass Road on the Governors Bay side is closed due to a 3 car crash.

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Crime 23 Apr 2010
Two arrested after burglary at gun shop

MARTON — Two people have been charged in connection with a burglary in Marton during which a number of firearms were stolen.

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Crime 22 Apr 2010
Development in investigation into assault on Ngaruawahia Police officer

NGARUAWAHIA — Western Waikato detectives are currently interviewing a man in relation to the overnight attack on a Policeman that saw the officer lying in the street unconscious.

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Crime 22 Apr 2010
Dunedin International Airport Reopens

DUNEDIN — Dunedin International Airport has reopened after what appeared to be an improvised explosive device, found in a downstairs toilet facility, turned out to be a hoax.

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Police 22 Apr 2010
Update on injured Ngaruawahia officer

NGARUAWAHIA — A Police officer knocked unconscious while coming to the aid of a woman being assaulted on a Ngaruawahia street overnight has very little recollection of how he sustained his injuries.

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Crime 22 Apr 2010
Bomb Experts Working on Device

DUNEDIN — Two army bomb experts are working to deal with what appears to be an improvised explosive device found in a downstairs toilet at Dunedin International Airport.

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Crime 22 Apr 2010
Dunedin Airport Closed Due to Bomb Scare

DUNEDIN — A device that appears to be an improvised explosive device has been located in a downstairs toilet at Dunedin International Airport.

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Crime 22 Apr 2010
Waikato Police praise member of the public's actions when officer assaulted

WAIKATO — Waikato Police are commending the actions of a member of the public who, on seeing an officer assaulted, raised the alarm over a Police radio during an incident in Ngaruawahia overnight.

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Traffic 22 Apr 2010
Motorbike crash leaves pillion pasenger injured

HAMILTON — One man was taken to hospital while another arrested following a motorbike crash on the outskirts of Hamilton early this morning.

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Crime 22 Apr 2010
Aggravated Robbery - Hungerford Road, Wellington

WELLINGTON CITY — Bus Stop at the intersection of Hungerford Road and Queens Drive, Wellington Wellington Police are investigating the robbery of a 'Go Wellington' bus driver that occurred at approximately 10.20 pm on Tuesday 20 April 2010 at a bus stop situated near the intersection of Hungerford Road and Queens Drive, Wellington.

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Police 21 Apr 2010
Case of missing man under review

WHANGANUI — Police are reviewing the case of a Fijian man who went missing 12 years ago in Whanganui to see whether the inquiry can be taken any further and are also keen to locate any family members in New Zealand.

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Community 21 Apr 2010
Could you help a child reach their potential?

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — The internationally renowned and highly successful mentoring programme Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is being introduced into the Manawatu, and will be actively supported by the Police and personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force based at Ohakea.

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Traffic 21 Apr 2010
Truck Crash on Gutheries Rd

CHRISTCHURCH — Emergency services were called to a crash on Gutheries Road near Marshlands Road Christchurch at around 10.14 this morning.

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Crime 21 Apr 2010
Firearms stolen in burglary

MARTON — Police in Marton are seeking witnesses after a number of firearms were stolen in a burglary.

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News 20 Apr 2010
Examination complete - Matera, South East of Murupara

Rotorua police investigating the discovery of a body at matera, south east of murupara, have completed the examination of the scene and the remains have been recovered.

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News 20 Apr 2010
Missing 14 year old

KAIAPOI — Police have concerns for the well-being of Jessi-Lee Wallis a 14 year old female of Kaiapoi, who has been missing since Friday the 9th of April 2010.

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Deaths 20 Apr 2010
Railway line intersecting with Matapihi Rd, Mount Maunganui.

MT MAUNGANUI — On the railway crossing with Matapihi Rd, Mount Maunganui a cyclist was hit by a train.

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News 20 Apr 2010
Race to get your copy of charity children's book

PALMERSTON NORTH — The next thrilling trolley derby is just around the corner and with perfect timing Palmerston North Detective Laurie Howell's children's book about the event has now been published.

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News 20 Apr 2010
Do you know where Kelly Tepurei is?

PALMERSTON NORTH — CCTV images published in the media have helped Police to identify a woman wanted in connection with stealing thousands of dollars from a 90-year-old woman in Palmerston North.

Kelly Tepurei Glenn Innes ATM

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Fire 20 Apr 2010
Suspicious Fire in Lower Hutt

LOWER HUTT — At about 3.00pm on Monday the 19th of April 2010 a suspicious fire occurred at the Tag Paint Ball premises on Eastern Hutt Road, Pomare, Lower Hutt.

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Crime 20 Apr 2010
Police dog injured in Porirua

PORIRUA — A 42 year old Napier man will face charges after injuring a Police dog during an incident this morning in Camborne.

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Crime 20 Apr 2010
Discovery of young child at Hamilton P & tinny house referred to CYFS

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are crediting the actions of Hillcrest residents whose suspicions about a group lingering outside their home after midnight led to the discovery of a drug selling operation.

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Deaths 20 Apr 2010
Police seek details of man's movements prior to canal crash in Hauraki District

WAIKATO — Eastern Waikato Police investigating the death of a farm worker found trapped in a submerged vehicle in a canal in the Hauraki Plains are appealing for sightings of the man's vehicle prior to the crash.

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Deaths 20 Apr 2010
Hamilton care facility death name release

HAMILTON — The name of a man who died at a private care facility in the west of Hamilton over the weekend has been released.

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News 19 Apr 2010
Uruwera National Park

BAY OF PLENTY — Rotorua police investigating the discovery of a body near te urewera national park, south east of murupara are making good progress.

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Crime 19 Apr 2010
Auckland Motorways Drink Drive Operation

AUCKLAND CITY — A Police operation targeting alcohol impaired drivers on the Auckland Motorways network has resulted in 44 individuals being detected driving with Excess Breath Alcohol.

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News 19 Apr 2010
Police have concerns for missing male

LOWER HUTT — Police have concerns for whereabouts of Ronald (Ronny) Tiakakainga aged 18years.

Ronald (Ronny) Tiakakainga

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Traffic 19 Apr 2010
Body found in car submerged in canal in Hauraki District

WAIKATO — Eastern Waikato Police are currently working to formally identify a body found trapped inside a car submerged in the Awaiti Canal in the Hauraki District this morning.

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Police 19 Apr 2010
Name release Te Kauwhata fatal

WAIKATO — Waikato Police investigating a fatal crash involving a Highway Patrol vehicle and a motorcycle east of Te Kauwhata yesterday afternoon are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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Tramping 19 Apr 2010
Missing trampers found

WAIRARAPA — Police confirm two trampers missing at the Pinnacles at Wairarapa's Cape Palliser have been found safe and well.

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Search and Rescue 19 Apr 2010
Rafting party safe and well

TAUMARUNUI — Around 7.30pm last night (Sunday, 18 April) Taumarunui Police were alerted by a concerned family member to four local people overdue to arrive at the Kakahi Landing after a rafting trip on the Whakapapa River.

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Guns 19 Apr 2010
Police Target Duck Shooting

Southern District Police will be out and about at duck shooting opening weekend (1-2 May) targeting firearms safety and, in particular, the use of alcohol around firearms.

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Deaths 19 Apr 2010
Death at private care facility in Hamilton being investigated

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are currently working to establish the circumstances leading up to the death of a client at a private care facility in the west of the City over the weekend.

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Police 19 Apr 2010
Fatal overnight collision between Police vehicle and motorcycle in North Waikato

WAIKATO — A number of separate investigations are underway in the northern Waikato today following a fatal collision between a Highway Patrol car and a motorcycle near Te Kauwhata yesterday.

fatal collision between a Highway Patrol car and a motorcycle near Te Kauwhata yesterday

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News 18 Apr 2010
AOS call out in Whangarei

WHANGAREI — At 11.20am today (18/04/10) Police were alerted to an incident involving a firearm at an address in the suburb of Onerahi, Whangarei.

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Crime 18 Apr 2010
Aro Valley assault investigated

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Aro Valley on Friday the 16th of March 2010.

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Traffic 18 Apr 2010
Fatal Car Crash - Tauranga

TAURANGA — At about 8.20pm two cars have collided at the intersection of Fraser Street and Fifteenth Avenue, Tauranga.

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Traffic 18 Apr 2010
Fatal Car Crash

AUCKLAND — At about 8.20pm two cars have collided head on the Mauku Railway Overbridge at Union Road, Franklin.

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Traffic 17 Apr 2010
Police have closed a portion of SH41 - Turangi

TURANGI — Police have closed a portion of SH41 on the western shore of Lake Taupö as they deal with a serious crash.

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Crime 17 Apr 2010
Woman assaulted - Stanmore Road, Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — At approximately 2.00 am on Saturday 17 April 2010, a 31 year old female was walking on Stanmore Road when she was approached by a male.

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Crime 17 Apr 2010
Operation King

AUCKLAND — Operation KING is an investigation into the spate of armed robberies which had occurred around the greater Auckland area between January and March this year.

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Traffic 17 Apr 2010
Serious Injury Motor Vehicle Crash: Truck v Predestrian

WAIKATO — A 24-year old Maramarua man is in a critical condition after he was struck by a petrol tanker earlier this evening.

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Advertising 17 Apr 2010
Stunt sees police called to Auckland Viaduct

AUCKLAND CITY — This evening Auckland City Police attended an incident where members of the public saw a man with what appeared to be a gun.

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Crime 17 Apr 2010
Poilce terminate drug operation

PAPAKURA — After several months of investigation, Counties-Manukau Police have executed a number of search warrants in relation to the Manufacture & Supply of methamphetamine.

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