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Deaths 4 Sep 2009
One dead as bitumen tank explodes in Greymouth

GREYMOUTH — At around 9.40am this morning Emergency Services were called to an explosion in the Fulton Hogan Yard at Main South Road, Karoro Greymouth.

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Deaths 4 Sep 2009
Arrests after crash

MOTUEKA — Nelson Police have today made several arrests following an investigation into the death of 21 year old Aaron Wayne CHALMERS-HILL in a motor vehicle crash at Upper Moutere on Sunday 28 June 2009.

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Traffic 4 Sep 2009
Rotorua locals still not getting seatbelt message

ROTORUA — Rotorua Police road policing staff are disturbed and frustrated at the results of a restraint campaign undertaken on Wednesday , where 138 people were ticketed for not wearing seatbelts or for having passengers unrestrained in the car.

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Crime 4 Sep 2009
Man charged over death of woman

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police have charged a 32 year old man over the death of a 35 year old woman last Sunday 30 August.

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Traffic 4 Sep 2009
Crash in Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — Emergency services are in attendance at a serious single vehicle crash at the intersection of Hilltop and Redoubt Road, Manukau.

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Traffic 4 Sep 2009
Car v Truck leaves one dead

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — A 34 year old male was killed in a traffic crash.

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Police 3 Sep 2009
Police and Retailers Association sign agreement

A letter of agreement (LOA) signed by Police and NZ Retailers Association is designed to assist both agencies to reduce crime within the retail environment.

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Police 3 Sep 2009
Police praise Upper Hutt CCTV cameras

UPPER HUTT — Upper Hutt Police are grateful for the CCTV cameras which helped them identify and catch a group of young thieves who had stolen from a 14 year old autistic boy.

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Crime 3 Sep 2009
Attempted aggravated robbery at Shirley

CHRISTCHURCH — About 7.10pm last night, Wednesday 2 September, two males went into the Park Dairy in Acheson Avenue, Christchurch.

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Traffic 3 Sep 2009
Fatal crash Sh30, Lake Okataina, Rotorua

ROTORUA — Emergency services have been called to a serious vehicle crash on SH30, Lake Okataina, Rotorua District.

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Traffic 3 Sep 2009
Snow warning for traffic

CENTRAL PLATEAU — Police ask that people be aware of a Snowfall Warning issued at 8:16pm Wednesday the 2nd Sept 2009 and valid until 9:00am Thursday the 3rd Sept 2009 by the Metservice.

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Crime 2 Sep 2009
Local caught up in international scam

CHRISTCHURCH — A 30 year old Christchurch man has unwittingly been caught up in an international scam.

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Police 2 Sep 2009
Police focus on value and public safety

Police, like all other Government agencies, are required to ensure they provide the best value for the investment of tax payer's money says Police General Manager Finance Bruce Simpson.

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Traffic 2 Sep 2009
Fatal crash State Highway One, Dunsandel

CANTERBURY — Police, Fire and Ambulance are in attendance at a fatal vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Dunsandel.

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Motorcross 2 Sep 2009
Man dead after off-road accident

A 46 year old Christchurch man died this morning in the Intensive Care Unit, Christchurch Public as the result of an incident during a charity event.

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Crime 2 Sep 2009
Two arrests in relation to aggravated robbery of Pizza delivery

CHRISTCHURCH — Two arrests have been made in relation to the aggravated robbery of a Pizza delivery man in Kydd Lane, Hornby on 19 August 2009.

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Crime 2 Sep 2009
Man assaulted in central city

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 10.20 pm last night a man was assaulted in the central city.

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Crime 2 Sep 2009
Arrest in Hamilton homicide

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating last week's fatal stabbing at a Melville address have made an arrest, charging a man with murder.

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Traffic 2 Sep 2009
Heavy snow on Crown Range

OTAGO — Police are advising any motorists intending to travel over the Crown Range that heavy snow is falling in the area and several cars have already slid off the road.

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Traffic 1 Sep 2009
High wind warning in North Island

Police are asking that drivers of high sided vehicles, caravans, campervans and trailers please be warned that the high winds in the Lower North Island are causing driving problems for these types of vehicles.

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Crime 1 Sep 2009
Hamilton stabbing release 4

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at a Melville address on Friday have completed their area canvas and are expected to finish their scene examination today.

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Crime 31 Aug 2009
Witnesses to assault sought

CHRISTCHURCH — New Brighton Police are seeking any information about an alleged assault that occurred in Templar Street, Richmond in the early hours of Saturday 30 August.

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Police 31 Aug 2009
Bigger brighter better - Police Museum reopens tomorrow

PORIRUA — It has been a busy and exciting 7-8 months since the doors were closed in December to reinvent and reinvigorate the NZ Police Museum.

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Police 31 Aug 2009
Missing boy

CHRISTCHURCH — A 14 year old boy has not made contact with or been seen by family or friends for the last ten days.

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Crime 31 Aug 2009
Police Seek Information About Million Dollar Fraudster

OAMARU — Oamaru Police are keen to talk with anyone in New Zealand who may have become the victim of an alleged fraudster who is believed to have swindled people out of a total of millions of dollars over the past two decades.

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Crime 31 Aug 2009
Scallop festival arrests over weekend

WHITIANGA — A positive event for the community in need of some minor tweaking is how Eastern Waikato Police assess the annual Scallop Festival held in Whitianga over the weekend.

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Crime 31 Aug 2009
Hamilton stabbing release 3

HAMILTON — Police investigating the suspicious death of a Hamilton man on Friday night continue to make steady progress as the enquiry focuses on forensic examinations.

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Traffic 31 Aug 2009
Road closed due to a large slip

WAIKATO — The road to Te Anga (Near Waitomo village, Waitomo District) has been closed due to a large slip of mud and trees which is blocking the road near the intersection with Ngatapuwae Road.

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Traffic 31 Aug 2009
Flooding in Wellington closes roads

WELLINGTON — Police are advising motorists of three road closures in the Wellington region due to flooding.

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Crime 31 Aug 2009
58-year-old to face charges after discharging his firearm

CHRISTCHURCH — At approximately 1615hrs on Sunday the 30/08 , Police attended the report of a man discharging a firearm inside a dwelling house in Banks Ave.

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Crime 30 Aug 2009
Shooter on the run -Tutira Northern Hawkes Bay

HAWKE'S BAY — Police are on the hunt in Northern Hawke's Bay for an armed man who allegedly shot and killed another man earlier this afternoon and wounded a child in the arm.

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Fire 30 Aug 2009
Man dies in house fire

WHANGAREI — At about 1.00am on Sunday 30 August 2009, a fire engulfed a house at a Jack St address, Whangarei.

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Traffic 30 Aug 2009
Crash closes road in Franklin

AUCKLAND — SH2 near McPherson Road, Mangatawhiri, Franklin, is temporarily closed due to a fatal crash.

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Search and Rescue 29 Aug 2009
Critically injured man flown from car accident near Masterton

WAIRARAPA — The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called today 29th Aug 09 at 3:45pm to a motor vehicle accident near Mauriceville in the Wairarapa.

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Aviation 29 Aug 2009
Plane crash in Drury

AUCKLAND — At about 1730hrs Police received reports that a light plane had crashed in the Opaheke area near Drury.

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Traffic 29 Aug 2009
Hastings crash kills one

HASTINGS — Police are currently at the scene of a fatal crash on Middle Road, in the Hastings area.

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Crime 29 Aug 2009
Catalina Dr suspicious death release 2

WAIKATO — Hamilton Police investigating the suspicious death of a man in the suburb of Melville overnight have credited public assistance for the quick locating of a vehicle linked to the inquiry.

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Crime 29 Aug 2009
Fatal stabbing Hamilton

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating the suspicious death of a man in the suburb of Melville overnight are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to have fled the scene.

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Community 28 Aug 2009
BOP Steamers to visit local schools to spread keep safe message

BAY OF PLENTY — Bay of Plenty Police, Blue Light Ventures and members of the Bay of Plenty Steamers rugby team will visit primary schools in Kawerau, Opotiki and Te Teko next week (Thursday 3 September) talking about how to keep safe and "playing by the rules".

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Crime 28 Aug 2009
Male arrested following Newlands incident

WELLINGTON — A 33 year old male has been arrested following a domestic-related incident in Newlands, Wellington.

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Crime 28 Aug 2009
Man charged over toddler's death

PALMERSTON NORTH — A man will appear in court later today charged with the murder of 3-year-old Kash McKinnon.

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Crime 28 Aug 2009
Warning about air-operated pistols

PALMERSTON NORTH — Police in Palmerston North would like to remind retailers about the rules relating to air-operated pistols after more than 100 were seized from a local import shop that didn't hold a dealer's license.

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Crime 28 Aug 2009
Fake pistol pointed at neighbour

NAPIER — At 3.40pm yesterday, Police were phoned by a female who stated that her neighbour had pointed a pistol at her.

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Crime 27 Aug 2009
Upper Hutt Bank Robbery

UPPER HUTT — At about 1.35 pm today the BNZ Bank in Upper Hutt was robbed by a male.

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Traffic 27 Aug 2009
Fatal crash Pipiwai Rd

WHANGAREI — About 10:20am on Thursday 27 August 2009 a BMW Motor vehicle lost control on a sharp bend and collided with a parked car near the intersection of Pipiwai and Matarau Roads.

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Traffic 27 Aug 2009
Woodville to Pahiatua

CENTRAL PLATEAU — Police are advising motorists that high winds between Woodville and Pahiatua are contributing to unsafe conditions for high sided vehicles, trailers and motorcyclists.

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Crime 27 Aug 2009
Northland arrests

NORTHLAND — Kaitaia Police arrested and charged three men in relation to the aggravated robbery of three Chinese tourists in Te Paki Rd, Te Paki, on August 21.

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Court 26 Aug 2009
Man charged with murder

CHRISTCHURCH — A 39 year old man has been charged with murder relating to the death of Andre James Delaware at Oliviers Rd last night.

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Police 26 Aug 2009
Media speculation incorrect

CHRISTCHURCH — There has been media speculation of an association between the death of Andre Delamare on Oliviers Road yesterday and the recent homicide of Timothy Constable.

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Police 26 Aug 2009
Baby death arrest

WAITAKERE CITY — An 18 year-old woman will appear in the Waitakere District Court today where she will be charged with concealing the dead body of a child.

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Police 26 Aug 2009
Fancy dress sparks AOS call out

AUCKLAND CITY — Police were called to an Avondale address last weekend after a vigilant person in the community heard a window being broken.

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Police 26 Aug 2009
Oliviers Road death - name released

CHRISTCHURCH — The name of the man who died on Oliviers Road early last night is Andre James DELAMARE, aged 41.

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Crime 26 Aug 2009
Man stabbed to death in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — This evening, at about 6.40 p.m.

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Search and Rescue 25 Aug 2009
Missing pig hunters found in Bay of Plenty

WHAKATANE — On Monday 24th August 2009, the Police were notified that three youths from the Ruatoki Valley were missing in the bush behind Ruatoki while pig hunting.

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Crime 25 Aug 2009
Arrest after dairy owner threatened with a knife

PALMERSTON NORTH — A man will appear in tomorrow accused of using a knife to threaten a Palmerston North dairy owner, with the intent to steal cash.

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Traffic 25 Aug 2009
Rolled cement truck blocks Cook St exit

AUCKLAND CITY — At about 4:00 pm this afternoon a large cement truck rolled on Cook Street, Auckland City in the vicinity of Sam Wrigley Street.

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Police 25 Aug 2009
Death Of Baby In Green Bay

WAITAKERE CITY — A post mortem examination on the body of a new born baby has been completed.

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Police 25 Aug 2009
Man sought for break-in is likely to be injured

PALMERSTON NORTH — Police in Palmerston North are naming a man they want to question in connection with a burglary in the city at the weekend.

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Police 25 Aug 2009
Post mortem on baby's body

WAITAKERE CITY — A post mortem examination is being carried out on the body of a baby found at an address in the West Auckland suburb of Greens Bay yesterday.

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Crime 25 Aug 2009
Motor cross bike stolen in brazen burglary

CHRISTCHURCH — A motor cross bike was stolen in a burglary last Tuesday 18 August 2009.

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News 25 Aug 2009
Male stil in critical condition after garage explosion

UPPER HUTT — Garage Explosion - Upper Hutt that occured 12:45pm 22nd Aug 09.

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Police 24 Aug 2009
Elderly woman missing in Remuera

AUCKLAND CITY — An 84 year old lady has been missing from a Rest Home in Upland Road, Remuera, since 12:30pm today.

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Police 24 Aug 2009
Police happy to provide further reporting around operating of law

The Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, said this afternoon that Police were pleased to participate in an ongoing process to inform the public about how the Amendment of Section 59 of the Crimes Act 2007 is operating.

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Police 24 Aug 2009
Two year police monitoring of section 59 amendment is completed

Police has published a summary of two years monitoring of relevant police activity since enactment of the Crimes (Substituted section 59) Amendment Act 2007.

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Crime 24 Aug 2009
Police e-Crime technology a world first

The New Zealand Police's Electronic Crime Laboratory (ECL) celebrated its 25th anniversary today with the official launch of its new technology, EVE.

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Crime 24 Aug 2009
Attempted Abduction In Glenfield

NORTH SHORE CITY — North Shore Police say a 14 year old girl’s quick presence of mind has been instrumental in preventing her from being abducted.

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Crime 24 Aug 2009
Attempted aggravated robbery at Islington Superette

CHRISTCHURCH — There was an attempted aggravated robbery at Islington Superette, 310 Waterloo Rd, on Wednesday 12 Aug 2009.

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Crime 24 Aug 2009
Ding Dong Dang Dairy offender arrested

NORTH SHORE CITY —   A 19 year old unemployed man will appear in the North Shore District Court this morning charged with the aggravated robbery of the DING DONG DANG DAIRY on Thursday 13 August 2009.

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Traffic 24 Aug 2009
Lengthy delays on Haywards Hill

WELLINGTON — Roading contractors have a stop and go in both directions on the Haywards Hill from the State Highway Two intersection.

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Community 24 Aug 2009
Overwhelming support to help local family

FEILDING — A Feilding family is going to receive a complete makeover of their home after an extraordinary community response triggered by local police and Manchester House Social Services.

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Fundraiser 24 Aug 2009
And tonight I will be ...

FEILDING — A Palmerston North police officer will take to the stage this weekend to compete against nine talented singers for a Stars In Your Eyes accolade.

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Police 24 Aug 2009
Police concernced for missing woman and her son

WELLINGTON — Porirua Police are concerned for the whereabouts and welfare of- Devon Renee CAMPBELL aged 21years and her 3 year old son William CAMPBELL.

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Traffic 24 Aug 2009
4x4 motorbike crash puts two teenage girls in hospital

KAIKOURA — At 0815hrs on the 23 August 2009 Police were notified of a crash at Kererengu Valley Road near Kaikoura.

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Police 23 Aug 2009
Police try to contact traveller

Police want to contact a British tourist travelling around New Zealand in a camper van with his partner, Jackie and child.

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Crime 23 Aug 2009
Recidivist Drink Drivers cause concern

MANUKAU CITY — Counties Manukau Road Policing Manager Inspector Heather Wells said the roads were quieter this weekend but the drunks were still out there.

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Fire 22 Aug 2009
Welding accident ends in explosion and injury

UPPER HUTT —  "At approximately 12.45 pm on 22 August 2009, emergency services attended an explosion in a garage at an address in Upper Hutt.

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Crime 22 Aug 2009
Attemted robber suspect smashs through glass window

PALMERSTON NORTH — At approximately 3:30pm today there was an attempted robbery at the Albert Sports Bar on Albert St.

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Traffic 22 Aug 2009
Illegal street racer protest Hamilton

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are crediting a positive attitude of organisers and a large, highly visible presence for a quieter than normal Friday night on the illegal street racer circuit.

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Police 22 Aug 2009
AOS called out, after reports of shots

CHRISTCHURCH — At 0950hrs Saturday the 22 August 2009 the Police were informed that 3 to 4 shots had been fired in the Highsted/Styx Mill Road area of Redwood, Christchurch.

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Crime 22 Aug 2009
Operation Te Paki

KAITAIA — Stunned and shocked is how Kaitaia Police have described the state of three Chinese tourists who were attacked in the Far North on Friday the 21st of August at around 3.30pm.

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Traffic 22 Aug 2009
Elderly pedestrian critically injured

CAMBRIDGE — An elderly man is in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital following an incident on SH1 in Cambridge this morning.

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Traffic 21 Aug 2009
Whale watchers cause delays on SH1

WELLINGTON — Police have had information that motorists are driving slowly on SH1 Pukerua Bay in the hope of seeing the whale that was in the bay earlier this afternoon.

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Crime 21 Aug 2009
Homicide inquiry launched

PALMERSTON NORTH — The death of a three-year-old girl in Palmerston North is now being treated as homicide.

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Crime 21 Aug 2009
Police looking for Parole breacher

WELLINGTON — Wellington Police want to locate Steven Blance who has a Warrant to Arrest for Breach of Parole Conditions.

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Crime 21 Aug 2009
Firearms located in car at checkpoint

LOWER HUTT — Police Traffic Alcohol Group staff have arrested two people and located two firearms at a Lower Hutt checkpoint.

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Deaths 21 Aug 2009
Dead toddler is named

PALMERSTON NORTH — A three-year-old girl who died yesterday after being found injured at a house in Palmerston North on Wednesday (19 August) has been named as Kash McKinnon.

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Crime 21 Aug 2009
Man charged after stabbing

WELLINGTON — A 17yr old man has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a knife and assault with a weapon after an early morning stabbing in Courtenay Place, Wellington.

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Traffic 21 Aug 2009
Serious crash Lindus

OTAGO — Police Fire and Ambulance are in attendance at a serious vehicle crash on state highway 8 in the Lindus Pass near Tinburn Road.

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Police 20 Aug 2009
Investigation continues into child's death

PALMERSTON NORTH — A post mortem is being carried out this afternoon to assist police in finding out how a three-year-old girl died in Palmerston North.

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Police 20 Aug 2009
Balclutha Police Seek Missing Man

BALCLUTHA — Balclutha Police have fears for the health and safety of 18-year-old Vivian-Milad Haderbache.

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Court 20 Aug 2009
Arrest made after pizza delivery boy shooting

UPPER HUTT — An 18 year old woman will appear in court this afternoon following the air rifle shooting of a pizza delivery boy earlier this week.

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News 20 Aug 2009
Injured child dies

PALMERSTON NORTH — A three-year-old girl found critically injured at a house in Palmerston North yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 19 August) has died.

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Crime 20 Aug 2009
Two aggravated robberies

CHRISTCHURCH — At approximately 12.15am on Thursday 20/8/09, three university students were robbed of personal items while walking along Brodie Street , near Villa Maria School.

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News 20 Aug 2009
Child found critically injured

PALMERSTON NORTH — Detectives in Palmerston North are investigating the circumstances that led to the critical injuries of a child in the city yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 19 August).

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Police 20 Aug 2009
Retired Police Commissioner inspires today's graduating recruits

PORIRUA — Seventy eight new police constables who graduate from the Royal New Zealand Police College today have been inspired by their wing patron retired Police Commissioner Rob Robinson CNZM.

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News 20 Aug 2009
Man injured near raglan critically ill

RAGLAN — A man seriously injured following a domestic dispute near Raglan overnight is critically ill in Waikato Hospital.

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Crime 20 Aug 2009
Man rams police cars trying to evade capture

WHANGANUI — A 41yr old Wanganui man will be facing a number of charges in the Wanganui District Court on Thursday after a Police pursuit in the Wanganui suburb of Gonville shortly before 8pm Wednesday night.

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Fire 19 Aug 2009
Four flee house fire

WHANGANUI — Two adults and two children had a lucky escape after an arson attack at a house in Wanganui this morning.

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Crime 19 Aug 2009
Japanese National To Appear In Court

NORTH SHORE CITY — A lengthy investigation into a series of sexual assaults has resulted in North Shore Police arresting a 21 year old male overnight.

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Traffic 19 Aug 2009
Crash causes delays

WELLINGTON — Emergency services are currently at the scene of a three vehicle motor collision on SH58 near Pauatuanui.

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