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Police 2 Nov 2009
Body located in West Auckland

WAITAKERE CITY — Police and emergency services are pesently at a scene in West Auckland where a body has been located in the water.

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Traffic 1 Nov 2009
13-year-old driver stopped on SH1

WELLINGTON — Police are alarmed at the apparent lack of concern for the safety of her children displayed by a mother who allowed her 13 year old daughter to drive her and a young child along State Highway One near Wellington today.

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Search and Rescue 1 Nov 2009
Body of Southland fisherman recovered from lake

SOUTHLAND — The body of a Southland fisherman missing on Lake Onslow in the Otago High Country since 2pm yesterday, (Saturday, 31 October 2009) was recovered from the lake this afternoon shortly after the Wellington based Police Dive Squad entered the water to search for him.

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Crime 1 Nov 2009
Fatal assault in Otara

MANUKAU CITY — Counties Manukau Police are investigating a homicide.

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Aviation 1 Nov 2009
Float plane blows engine over Lake Taupo

TAUPO — Police have been informed of an aircraft incident where a float plane has blown an engine whilst in mid flight over lake Taupo.

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Traffic 1 Nov 2009
Serious crash in Rotorua

ROTORUA — 12.30pm Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a serious crash in the Hillcrest suburb of Rotorua.

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Traffic 1 Nov 2009
One dead in Christchurch crash

CHRISTCHURCH — At approximately1102am today (01/11/09) police were advised of a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of West Coast Road (State Highway 73) and Buchanans Road near Christchurch.

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Search and Rescue 1 Nov 2009
Southland fisherman missing on Lake Onslow

OTAGO — A Southland fisherman is missing on Lake Onslow in the Otago High Country after a boating incident this afternoon [Saturday].

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Traffic 31 Oct 2009
Van and car collide head on

HAWKE'S BAY —  Emergency services are currently at the scene of a head-on crash on State Highway 50 - on the Napier Hastings Motorway.

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Traffic 31 Oct 2009
Police are trained and ready for drug testing

On Sunday 1 November the Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 comes into force.

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Crime 30 Oct 2009
Domestic Violence arrest

KAIKOHE — A 45 year old Taheke man was arrested this afternoon by Kaikohe Police.

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News 30 Oct 2009
Power outage

AUCKLAND — There is a major power outage in the Auckland and Northland area resulting in the failure of traffic lights.

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Crime 29 Oct 2009
Operation REFORM leads to 2 Kilo Ephedrine Seizure

WELLINGTON — A joint Police and Customs operation has resulted in the arrest of 24 year old New Zealand resident in Wellington today on a charge of Importing the Class 'C' Controlled drug Ephedrine.

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Crime 29 Oct 2009
Kidnapping arrests in Waikato

WAIKATO — The need to stamp out serious, unprovoked, violent behaviour was the driver behind an operation in the Waikato this morning by Police searching for a group of alleged kidnappers.

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Traffic 29 Oct 2009
Caution advised on Coromandel roads this weekend

COROMANDEL — Police hope motorists in the Coromandel will get as much 'exercise' as cyclists this weekend with over 1,500 riders set to hit roads around the peninsula.

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Crime 29 Oct 2009
New Assets Recovery Unit a powerful tool for police

Police say the new Assets Recovery Unit will significantly enhance police capability to target the profits of gangs and organised criminals.

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Deaths 29 Oct 2009
Saudi name release

WAIKATO — Arrangements are currently underway to return the body of a man killed in a vehicle accident in the Waikato on Monday to his family in Saudi Arabia.

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Aviation 28 Oct 2009
Nikau Rd, Bombays, south of Auckland

AUCKLAND — At about 4pm today, a glider crassed into a paddock by Nikau Rd in the Bombays, south of Auckland.

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Crime 28 Oct 2009
Man arrested after Police assaulted

HAMILTON — The risks associated in day to day policing came home to Hamilton Police today after two of their colleagues were assaulted during a routine enquiry this morning.

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Crime 28 Oct 2009
OFCANZ leads its first strike against organised crime

The Organised & Financial Crime Agency New Zealand (OFCANZ) terminated the operational phase of its first taskforce today.

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Deaths 28 Oct 2009
Diver named

HAAST — The missing diver who's body was later recovered in Jackson Bay near Haast on the 23rd October 2009 was Ralf Holger Schumacher.

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Police 28 Oct 2009
Police Bicycle Patrol launch

CHRISTCHURCH — Canterbury Police are getting back on their bikes.

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Traffic 28 Oct 2009
Appeal for crash witnesses to come forward

HUNTLY — Huntly Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that left a male motorcyclist seriously injured and a toddler fighting for his life near Taupiri on Sunday.

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Deaths 28 Oct 2009
Boy's death referred to coroner

DARGAVILLE — Police attended the sudden death of a 10-year-old boy at a Dargaville residence yesterday morning.

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Police 27 Oct 2009
Counties Manukau Police get prepared for Halloween

AUCKLAND — Counties Manukau Police are leading an awareness campaign in the run-up to Halloween on 31 October to help keep young people safe and minimise unwanted trick or treaters for householders.

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Traffic 27 Oct 2009
Wind warning for motorists in Wellington

WELLINGTON — Police advise motorists to exercise caution whilst driving south on SH1 between Ngauranga Gorge and Wellington City due to high winds.

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Traffic 27 Oct 2009
Wellington Police concerned by motorists' drink driving attitude

WELLINGTON — Wellington Police say too many motorists wrongly believe they can get away with drinking and driving.

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Crime 27 Oct 2009
Bank robbed in eastern Hamilton

HAMILTON — Police are appealing for witnesses after an offender managed to flee a pursuing customer following a bank robbery in Hamilton this morning.

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Traffic 27 Oct 2009
Seventh death in Waikato of person not wearing seatbelt

WAIKATO — Waikato Police are urging motorists to stick to the basics after a horrific holiday weekend on the district's roads left one person dead and several others fighting for their lives.

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Traffic 27 Oct 2009
SH54 Cheltenham Hunterville Rd

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Police have been alerted to a number of slips on SH54 commonly known as "Vinegar Hill" road.

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Traffic 26 Oct 2009
Traffic builds up

WELLINGTON — Police are advising that the traffic flows on the State Highway system and other main arterial routes leading back into Wellington City are starting to build up.

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Traffic 26 Oct 2009
Lanes blocked after crash, State Highway One, Waikanae

WAIKANAE — Police and other emergency services are currently attending to a crash that has blocked the north bound lanes on State Highway one at Waikanae.

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Traffic 26 Oct 2009
Car rolls on State Highway Two Waihi

WAIHI — A vehicle has rolled on State Highway Two near Woodlands Road in Waihi.

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Fire 26 Oct 2009
Weekend arson attacks linked

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are investigating a series of arsons in Strathmore over the weekend where moderate damage to residential homes resulted.

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Deaths 26 Oct 2009
Motorcyclist named after fatal crash

GREYMOUTH — Police can now release the name of the sole motorcyclist who died after crashing after he lost control of his Ducati motorcycle, on State Highway 6 near Greymouth, at about 5.10pm on the 25th October 2009 as: Matthew Edward Carpinter, 31 years of age of Kaiapoi, Canterbury.

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Traffic 26 Oct 2009
Dead pigs slow holiday traffic

WELLINGTON — Upper Hutt Police have advised that there are some unnecessary traffic delays with people travelling south along Fergusson Drive SH 2 past the Rimutaka Tavern.

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Police 26 Oct 2009
Missing Person

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have concerns for the welfare of a 75 year old missing woman.

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Police 26 Oct 2009
Franz Josef police have busy weekend

FRANZ JOSEF — On the 25th of October 2009 at about 1am, Franz Josef Police attempted to stop a vehicle at Jacobs River near Bruce Bay.

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Search and Rescue 26 Oct 2009
Hunter rescued from Darnley Creek

WEST COAST — On the 24th of October 2009, a hunter was airlifted out of the Darnley creek area of the Waitangitoana river valley near Whataroa.

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Traffic 26 Oct 2009
Woman hit by bus, Lyttelton Avenue, Porirua

PORIRUA — Porirua police and other emergency services are at the scene of a road fatality in Porirua City.

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Crime 25 Oct 2009
Spate of armed robberies in Helensville

HELENSVILLE — Hellensville police are concerned about a spate of armed robberies in the area over the weekend.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2009
North Waikato crash leaves motorcyclist and toddler critical

HUNTLY — Traffic is again flowing on SH1 at Huntly after the scene of a crash that left two people critically injured was cleared early this evening.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2009
Rimutaka Hill crash summary

UPPER HUTT — At about 10am on Sunday 25 October 2009, Police discovered debris and serious damage to a fence, just south of Muldoon's Corner, on State Highway Two, Rimutaka Hill, Upper Hutt.

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Aviation 25 Oct 2009
Emergency landing in Karaka paddock

AUCKLAND — At about 3.00pm this afternoon, Police and emergency services were notified of a light aircraft which was having engine trouble over the Franklin area of Counties Manuka, Auckland.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2009
Car rolls in Manawatu Gorge

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — 4.30pm Police and other emergency services are currently making their way to a vehicle which has rolled in the Manawatu Gorge.

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Skiing 25 Oct 2009
Snow Planet cable snaps

AUCKLAND — Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of an incident at SNOW PLANET by Sivlerdale, north of Auckland.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2009
Fatal crash south of Huntly

HUNTLY — Police and Emergency services are presently at the scene of a fatal vehicle crash, state highway 1, just south of Huntly.

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Search and Rescue 25 Oct 2009
Diver's body found at Jackson Bay

HAAST — THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING CRAYFISH DIVER IN JACKSON BAY NEAR HAAST CONCLUDED LAST EVENING WHEN HIS BODY WAS LOCATED NEAR WHERE HE HAD ORIGINALLY ENTERED THE WATER.

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Search and Rescue 25 Oct 2009
Lake Rotoma search still unsuccessful

BAY OF PLENTY —  Local police report their search this morning for the missing fisherman has thus far been unsuccessful.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2009
Truck v car in Hauraki

WAIKATO — Police were called to a crash between a truck and car on SHW2 Pekapeka Road, Netherton in the Hauraki District.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2009
Crash closes Rimutaka Rd - Updated

WELLINGTON —  Police and other emergency service are attending the scene of the motor vehicle crash just south of the Rimutaka Hill summit S.H.

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Search and Rescue 25 Oct 2009
Lake Rotoma search

LAKE ROTOMA — A search commenced just after 7pm this evening on Lake Rotoma, following the discovery of a small aluminium boat going round in circles on the lake.

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Traffic 24 Oct 2009
Rimutaka Hill lane blocked

WELLINGTON — As a result of a car falling from a transporter truck SH2 is down to one lane on the Upper Hutt side of the Rimutuka Hill.

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Search and Rescue 24 Oct 2009
Three missing on West Coast

GREYTOWN — West Coast police would like information on three people that are overdue traveling from Okuru to Greymouth.

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Deaths 24 Oct 2009
One dead in Maitai Valley

NELSON — At approximately 5.40pm Saturday 24/10/09 police were advised of a motor vehicle crash involving a 4 wheel drive vehicle.

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Traffic 24 Oct 2009
Serious crash in Manurewa

MANUKAU CITY — Police and emergency services are presently at the scene of a vehicle accident were a female driver has been thrown from her vehicle whilst backing out of her driveway.

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Traffic 24 Oct 2009
Child hit by vehicle in Counties Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — 7.05pm Police and emergency services are presently at the scene where a child has run out into the path on Bairds road in Otara, where a child has been hit by a vehicle.

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Traffic 24 Oct 2009
Serious Vehicle Crash

TAUPO — Police and emergency services are presently attending a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, by 5 mile bay ,south of Taupo.

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Police 24 Oct 2009
Missing lady in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — At 1:50 pm on Saturday the 24 October 2009 Police were informed that a lady had gone missing from a community house in Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch.

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Search and Rescue 24 Oct 2009
Search & Rescue Operation Jackson Bay continues

HAAST — A Search & Rescue Operation involving the Police National Dive Squad will continue today for a missing diver at Hapuka Rock, Jackson Bay south of Haast.

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Search and Rescue 23 Oct 2009
Missing diver near Haast

HAAST — At 1230 hrs on the 23 October 2009 the Police were notified of a diver missing at Jackson Bay, Haast.

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Police 23 Oct 2009
Whakatane Police seek public's help to locate offender

WHAKATANE — Whakatane Police are asking for the public's help to identify the whereabouts of Ernie O'Neal Paul - a high risk offender who is wanted for breach of bail.

Ernie O'Neal Paul

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Traffic 23 Oct 2009
Traffic extremely heavy out of Wellington

WELLINGTON — This is a general traffic update for motorists heading north out of Wellington along the Kapiti Coast.

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Deaths 23 Oct 2009
Body In Bush - Mystery Solved

AUCKLAND — The remains of a male whose body was discovered in the Waitakere ranges in February 2008 has been identified as that of Mr Lino LEGER.

Full face reconstruction

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Corrections 23 Oct 2009
Escapee captured

TURANGI — To advise that Mr Christpher Thomas Watkins was captured at about 10.40pm last night by the Turangi Police.

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Traffic 23 Oct 2009
Fatal crash near Reoproa

BAY OF PLENTY — At about 2115hrs tonight, a two car collision occurred in SH 5 in the vicinity of the Reporoa area.

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Deaths 22 Oct 2009
Tekapo names released

LAKE TEKAPO — The names of the two Timaru men missing on Lake Tekapo have been released as Police attempt to recover their boat.

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Traffic 22 Oct 2009
Swamp Road and SH27 Springdale blocked

WAIKATO — Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a vehicle accident at the intersection of Swamp Road and SH27, Springdale.

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Search and Rescue 22 Oct 2009
Man named at Tekapo

LAKE TEKAPO — The body recovered this morning from Lake Tekapo has been identified as Alexander HAYWOOD aged 72 years of Pleasant Point.

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Crime 22 Oct 2009
Witnesses sought to vicious Hamilton attack

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating the serious assault of a man on Monday night are appealing not only for witnesses to come forward but a Good Samaritan as well.

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Search and Rescue 22 Oct 2009
One body recovered from Tekapo

LAKE TEKAPO — The three men who are missing after going on a fishing trip are all from South Canterbury; two from Timaru and one from Pleasant Point, (this has now been clarified).

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Police 22 Oct 2009
Police update instructions on Taser training

New Zealand Police are aware of recent advice from Taser International to deploy the Taser lower on the body and updated training advice to reflect this last week.

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Crime 22 Oct 2009
Stolen cars recovered in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Several youths are contemplating breakfast in custody this morning following the recovery of three stolen cars in Hamilton early this morning.

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Search and Rescue 22 Oct 2009
Three men missing at Tekapo

LAKE TEKAPO — Police have just recovered the body of a man who with two companions had gone on a fishing trip yesterday.

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Traffic 22 Oct 2009
Take care on BOP roads this Labour Weekend

BAY OF PLENTY — Forty-six people have died on Bay of Plenty roads in the year to date – two more than at the same time as last year.

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Search and Rescue 22 Oct 2009
Search on after submerged yacht found on Lake Tekapo

LAKE TEKAPO —  At approximately 10.30pm last night (21/10/2009) a boat with three persons on board was reported missing on Lake Tekapo.

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Traffic 21 Oct 2009
Labour weekend road warning from Central Police District

The Central District Highway patrol are urging all motorists travelling through the district Central Police District to please drive with care over the Labour weekend holiday period.

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Police 21 Oct 2009
Satisfaction survey positive for Wellington District Police

WELLINGTON — The Citizens' Satisfaction Survey indicates public perceptions of Wellington District Police are very positive, with increasing satisfaction in key areas.

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Crime 21 Oct 2009
Op Persil washes up Hamilton's burglars

HAMILTON — Several people are currently being interviewed by Police following a crackdown on burglars as the Waikato heads into its busiest period for dwelling burglaries.

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Police 21 Oct 2009
Police dog Koal returns to work

CHRISTCHURCH — Police dog Koal returns to work tomorrow night on late shift with his handler Reuben Whalley after Koal gets a few last stitches out and a clearance from the vet.

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Crime 21 Oct 2009
If in doubt- give us a shout say Hamilton Police

HAMILTON — In a bizarre twist three people had been arrested and two televisions had been recovered before Police even knew what home they'd been taken from all thanks to 'on-to- it' neighbours.

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Crime 20 Oct 2009
Truth needed to solve homicide mystery

AUCKLAND CITY — Nearly four weeks after 33 year-old Damien Loder Allen was found dead in a Hillsborough home, Police investigating his death are becoming increasingly frustrated at the obvious gaps in honest information they are getting from occupants and associates of the property he died in.

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Traffic 20 Oct 2009
Driver checkpoint catches high alcohol readings

LOWER HUTT — Police say a number of motorists processed for drink driving at a Lower Hutt checkpoint on 16 October produced high alcohol readings.

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Police 20 Oct 2009
NZ Police Citizens' Satisfaction Survey 2009

Public trust and confidence in New Zealand Police has increased since last year and overall satisfaction with service delivery remains high, according to independent research carried out for Police.

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Search and Rescue 19 Oct 2009
Overdue trampers out safely

WELLINGTON — Police confirm the party of overdue trampers have left Rimutaka Forest Park safely.

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Traffic 19 Oct 2009
Busy weekend on roads ahead

CANTERBURY — Canterbury Police are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy weekend on the roads.

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Search and Rescue 19 Oct 2009
Overdue trampers make contact

WELLINGTON — Police say a family member of one of the overdue trampers has communicated that the party are safe and well.

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Search and Rescue 19 Oct 2009
Update on overdue trampers

WELLINGTON — Police say a group of overdue trampers should be able to walk out of the Rimutaka Forest Park later today.

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Alcohol 19 Oct 2009
Hamilton Police cracking down on alcohol related violence following busy weekend

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are taking a zero tolerance approach to alcohol related violence, be it in the home or on the streets after several incidents in the City over the weekend.

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Traffic 18 Oct 2009
Slips cause delays near Kaikoura

KAIKOURA — On State Highway One from Cheviot through the Hundalees to Kaikoura there are numerous slips partially blocking the road.

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Traffic 18 Oct 2009
Several injured in Hunterville crash

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Police and emergency services are currently attending a serious motor vehicle collision on SH1 at Hunterville.

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Flooding 18 Oct 2009
Flooding on road - SH 1 Marton

MARTON — Police advise SH1 has been closed between Wings Line and Calico line Marton due to flooding.

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Traffic 18 Oct 2009
Cows block SH1

WELLINGTON — [6.35am] Police have been advised that there are approximately 30 cows blocking both lanes of S H 1 at Te Horo in the Kapiti Coast.

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Traffic 18 Oct 2009
Cows on road - S H 1, Te Horo, Kapiti

WELLINGTON — Police have been advised that there are approximately 30 cows blocking both lanes of S H 1 at Te Horo in the Kapiti Coast.

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Search and Rescue 18 Oct 2009
Search for hunter in Tasman District

TASMAN — Members of the Nelson Bays Search and Rescue Team commenced a search for a missing 35 year old local hunter, Mr Tony MANSON, yesterday.

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Search and Rescue 18 Oct 2009
Missing man in Tasman National Park

ST ARNAUD - LAKE ROTOITI — Members of the Nelson Bays Search and Rescue Team commenced a search for a missing 35 year old local hunter, Mr Tony MANSON, yesterday.

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Traffic 17 Oct 2009
It just takes seconds to avoid tragedy

WAIKATO — A picture is said to tell a thousand words and in this case the story they tell is if you just takes a couple of seconds to make it click you could save your own life.

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Traffic 17 Oct 2009
Appeal for witness to crash to come forward

TE AWAMUTU — Waikato Police investigating a crash near Pirongia yesterday afternoon that left three people, including an 18-month-old baby, seriously injured are appealing for the driver of a third car to come forward.

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Crime 17 Oct 2009
Police kept busy after mask parade

NELSON — Police arrested nine people and issued numerous liquor infringement notices following the annual Mask Parade in Nelson on Friday evening.

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Crime 16 Oct 2009
Tackling Gangs

Knowing more and having the tools to do more are the keys to getting on top of gangs in New Zealand say Police.

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