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Traffic 15 Dec 2008
Operation Rose week 2 double fatality

WAIKATO — Waikato police working as part of a Central North Island wide road safety campaign are frustrated that their anti-drink driving message is being ignored following a crash that claimed two lives at Huntly early this morning.

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Traffic 14 Dec 2008
Crash involving horsefloat in Wellington District, 1:35pm

PORIRUA — Location of incident: SH58 and Moonshine Rd, Judgeford, PORIRUA.

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Aviation 14 Dec 2008
Fatal Plane Crash in Central District, 1:30pm 14 Dec 2008

TARANAKI — Police and other services are at a fatal plane crash at a rural loaction inland from Inglewood.

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Traffic 14 Dec 2008
Fatal Accident in Waikato District, 2:20am 14 Sep 2008

WAIKATO — At approximately 02:40 hours Police and Emergency services responded to a vehicle collision on State Highway One (SH1), just south of Huntly township.

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Swimming 13 Dec 2008
Death at Bethells beach

AUCKLAND — One person dead one missing at Bethells Beach.

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Deaths 13 Dec 2008
Fatal accident at Owhiro Bay Landfill - 12 Dec 2008

WELLINGTON — Emergency services are currently dealing with an accident at the Landfill at Owhiro Bay in Wellington.

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Search and Rescue 13 Dec 2008
Missing Climbers in Canterbury District, 7:00pm 12 Dec 2008

CANTERBURY — Two Australian climbers have been reported overdue by guides based at Plateau Hut, in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

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Traffic 12 Dec 2008
Fatal Vehicle crash

NORTHLAND — Keri Keri Police are investigating a fatal road crash.

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Crime 12 Dec 2008
Obstacles on railway line

CHRISTCHURCH — Last night at approximately 1235am a Trans Rail freight train driver required to take emergency braking action.

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Transport 12 Dec 2008
Railway Crash in Canterbury District, 12:40am 12 Dec 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — Shortly before 1.00am this morning Police were called to a railway line near Blighs Road in the Christchurch Suburb of Bryndwr.

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Police 12 Dec 2008
Aggravated robbery in Counties Manukau District, 10:00pm 11 Dec 2008

MANUKAU CITY — On the 11th December 2008 at about 4.p.m, a 43 year old female and her 2 year old granddaughter were walking in a reserve at the end of Stanniland Street and Butley Drive, Botany.

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Traffic 12 Dec 2008
Fatal accident at Silverstream in Wellington District, 7:10pm 11 Dec 2008

LOWER HUTT — Emergency services are currently dealing with a fatal motor accident on Eastern Hutt Road between Silverstream and Stokes Valley.

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Crime 11 Dec 2008
Operation Justice - another day at the office

CHRISTCHURCH — As at 3pm nearly two hundred people with outstanding Active Warrants in Christchurch have been apprehended and processed, with many voluntary appearances.

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Police 11 Dec 2008
Runaway found safe and well

TARANAKI — A 13-year-old student who ran away from relatives in Waitara, Taranaki, last Friday has this afternoon been found safe and well in Wanganui.

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Crime 11 Dec 2008
Wellington night time intruder burglaries increase as temperatures rise

WELLINGTON — Leaving accessible windows and doors open and unlocked to keep yourself cool these warmer nights is an invitation to burglars, warn Wellington Police.

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Police 11 Dec 2008
What do you fancy for Christmas? - Operation Justice

CANTERBURY — Fancy a pie and water for Christmas? If you have an outstanding warrant now is the time to do something about it.

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Police 11 Dec 2008
Safety first approach for Kapiti Coast beaches and parks

WELLINGTON — Recreational users of Kapiti Coast's beaches and parks are being reminded to respect the safety of others when they're enjoying the region's coastal attractions.

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Police 11 Dec 2008
Busy morn in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — The watch house is overflowing and the courts are busy this morning in Christchurch.

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Police 11 Dec 2008
Witnesses to dispute sought

CHRISTCHURCH — Beat staff are seeking any witnesses to a car v motorcycle/scooter accident which occurred on Gloucester Street between Fitzgerald Ave and Stanmore Road at about 4:45pm last night, Wednesday 10 December.

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Police 11 Dec 2008
Missing teen runaway urged to call home

MASTERTON — Masterton Police are asking for help in finding missing 13-year-old Sharmayne Carrington.

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Traffic 10 Dec 2008
Motor vehicle crash in Eastern District, 7:45pm

NAPIER — Emergency services are on the scene of a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 50 in Napier.

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Traffic 10 Dec 2008
Fatal car crash in Northland District, 7:00pm

NORTHLAND — At about 1900hrs on State Highway 1 2km North of Whakapara a trailer being towed by a vehicle came loose and collided with another vehicle.

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Police 10 Dec 2008
New Minister of Police to attend her first recruit graduation

PORIRUA — The new Minister of Police, Hon Judith Collins, will address seventy-eight new police officers and their families when she attends their graduation from the Royal NZ Police College tomorrow.

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Traffic 10 Dec 2008
December Drink Driving

CHRISTCHURCH — In the first part of the ongoing December Drink Driving Operation, over 9,000 drivers were breath-tested in Christchurch last weekend.

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Police 10 Dec 2008
Tasers being reintroduced to trial Districts

Police have begun the reintroduction of tasers to those Districts involved in the trial in 2006/07.

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Traffic 10 Dec 2008
Wanganui fatal - police appeal to key witness

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Police investigating a fatal road crash near Wanganui last month are making a renewed appeal as information suggests there is at least one other driver who is a crucial witness and needs to be traced.

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Cannabis 10 Dec 2008
Drug recovery and Arrests - Operation Marvel update Wednesday 10 December

WEST COAST —  Searches continue on properties at Cape Foulwind and central Westport.

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Cycling 10 Dec 2008
Bike event organisers don't respond to police appeal

HAWERA — An appeal for organisers of a pushbike pub crawl in Hawera to identify themselves and take responsible steps to make this year's event safer appears to have fallen on deaf ears.

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Crime 10 Dec 2008
Armed Offender Incident

ASHBURTON — At approx 12.32 am on Wednesday 10 December 2008 Ashburton Police pursued a Toyota car north on SH 1 between Ashburton and Dunsandel.

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Cannabis 10 Dec 2008
Operation Marvel update Tuesday 9 December

Searches continued today on properties in the Westport, Cape Foulwind, Waimangaroa and Denniston areas.

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Search and Rescue 9 Dec 2008
Thanks from the family of Kiyoshi Ikenouchi.

CANTERBURY — From the family of Kiyoshi Ikenouchi.

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Police 9 Dec 2008
Graffiti identification could lead to fire offenders

CHRISTCHURCH — Over night Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December 2008 on a wall in Tennyson Street and on a power box in front of the former church in Colombo Street (near the intersection with Tennyson St) there were two instances of new graffiti.

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Police 9 Dec 2008
Police target shoplifting prior to Christmas

Christchurch Police are warning shoplifters that they are going to come in for special attention in the lead up to Christmas.

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Court 9 Dec 2008
Charge follows fatal Petone road crash

LOWER HUTT — A 45-year-old truck driver will face a charge of careless driving causing death and has been summonsed to appear in the Lower Hutt District Court on 20 January 2009.

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Police 9 Dec 2008
Serious assault in Mt Maunganui, 7:45pm 8 Dec 2008

MT MAUNGANUI — A 31 year old man is currently in a critical condition in an induced coma in Waikato Hospital after being assaulted at Mt Maunganui shortly before 6p.m.

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Police 9 Dec 2008
Arrests for Christchurch Homicide in Canterbury District, 9:00pm 8 Dec 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — Since the media release earlier today Police have executed a number of search warrants in the Christchurch area which have obtained a number of items of interest to the investigation.

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Police 9 Dec 2008
Firearms incident - update in Wellington District, 5:00pm 8 Dec 2008

WELLINGTON — Police dealing with the firearms incident this afternoon in which a truck had it's windscreen shot out by a passing motorist have located both the vehicle involved and it's occupants.

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Fire 8 Dec 2008
Fire - onehunga

AUCKLAND CITY — Fire and Police are in attendance at a large fire in Beachcroft Road Onehunga which has necessitated the closure of a number of streets in the vicinity.

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Crime 8 Dec 2008
Firearms incident - Hutt Motorway

WELLINGTON — At approximately 3pm today a truck driving north along the Hutt Motorway had its window smashed by a projectile believed to have been fired from a handgun.

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News 8 Dec 2008
Shot hunter in a critical condition

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — A 38-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital from the Ruahine ranges early this morning, is said to be in a critical condition following surgery.

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Traffic 8 Dec 2008
Police seek witnesses to a "hit and run" incident

CHRISTCHURCH — A young woman has been recently released from hospital with head and facial injuries after an altercation between two groups.

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Traffic 8 Dec 2008
Mother charged over scooter death

CHRISTCHURCH — A 22 year old woman, mother of a two year old child killed on a motor scooter on Ferry Road, has been charged with Careless driving causing death.

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Gas 8 Dec 2008
Gas leak - New Lynn

AUCKLAND — Report of a gas leak in New Lynn.

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Crime 8 Dec 2008
Police terminate significant drugs operation.

WEST COAST — Police are this morning executing a number of search warrants in the Westport area in connection with the termination of a major cannabis cultivation and supply operation.

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Traffic 8 Dec 2008
Fatal car crash in Waitemata District, 6:45am 8 Dec

AUCKLAND — A car and a bendy bus have collided on the intersection of Silverdale Street and Hibiscus Coast Highway.

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Traffic 8 Dec 2008
Head on Crash - Seddon

SEDDON — Emergency services are currently attending a head on Car v Van crash which occurred on Blind River Loop Road at Seddon around 8.00am this morning.

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Cannabis 8 Dec 2008
Have you seen this plant?

TARANAKI — Residents in rural Taranaki are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for signs of cannabis production as we move into the notorious growing season.

Cannabis Sativa

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Police 8 Dec 2008
Misssing person in Waikato District, 9:00am 7 Dec

WAIKATO — Overnight, the Police boat was used to search the Waikato River north of Bridge St, Hamilton, after a male was seen to fall from the bridge.

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Traffic 8 Dec 2008
Christchurch Injury Collision - update

CHRISTCHURCH — Serious crash on the intersection of Durham and Tuam Streets at 7.30 pm on Friday 5 December 2008 Detective Senior Sergeant HARVEY says that an 18 year old labourer has been charged with Unlawful taking of the Subaru involved in the crash, Failure to stop and two charges Reckless Driving causing injury.

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Search and Rescue 8 Dec 2008
Hunter rescued from Ruahines

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — A hunter has just been airlifted out of the Ruahine Ranges after being shot on a day hunt.

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Traffic 7 Dec 2008
Injury Vehicle Crash in Canterbury District, 1:35pm 7 Dec 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — Detective Senior Sergeant David HARVEY says that the Christchurch CIB is investigating a serious crash on the intersection of Durham and Tuam Streets at 7.30 pm on Friday 5 December 2008.

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Traffic 7 Dec 2008
Fatal Crash in Waikato District, 11:00pm 6 Dec

MORRINSVILLE — At about 10:55 pm this evening a car traveling on SH26 lost control and collided with a bridge in the vicinity of Thames Street Morrinsville.

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Police 7 Dec 2008
Missing Child in Auckland City District, 10:00pm 6 Dec 2008

AUCKLAND CITY — At about 4:30pm this afternoon Jaydin Timms a 4yr old male Maori went missing from his family home in Holbrook Street, Blockhouse Bay.

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Fire 7 Dec 2008
Arson; Christchurch South Police Station; 6 December 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 4am on Saturday 6 December an unknown person broke into the new Christchurch South Police Station near the corner of Colombo Street and Strickland Street and started a fire.

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Search and Rescue 7 Dec 2008
Search and rescue in Canterbury District, 9:00pm 6 Dec

CANTERBURY — At about 10:30 am on Saturday the 6th of December 2008 a male tramper has died while attempting to cross the Waimakariri River near Klondyke Corner in the Arthur's Pass National Park.

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Fire 7 Dec 2008
Suspicious fire in Canterbury District, 2:00pm 5 Dec

CHRISTCHURCH — Police are interested in speaking to anyone who can assist in the investigation into the suspicious fire on the Southshore Spit at about 2pm on the 5th December 2008.

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Crime 7 Dec 2008
Armed incident in Tasman District, 11:00am 6 Dec 2008

REEFTON — At about 11.00 am Saturday 6th December 2008 the Police were advised of an incident involving a firearm.

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Cycling 6 Dec 2008
Cyclist injured in Crash in Canterbury District, 2:00pm

CANTERBURY — At about 10am on Saturday 6th December 2008 a 62 year man participating in the 'Armstrong Prestige Harbour Ride' fell from his bicycle while travelling down Gebbies Pass towards Teddington.

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Police 6 Dec 2008
missing boy in Counties Manukau District, 11:40am

MANUKAU CITY — Police are concerned for the welfare of a seven year old boy that went missing from his Clover Park, Manukau City address.

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Traffic 6 Dec 2008
Traffic Delays in Central District, 8:10am

LEVIN — Police would like to advise motorists travelling along SH 1 between Otaki and Levin to take care.

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Crime 6 Dec 2008
Taxi driver found dead

AUCKLAND CITY — A 39 year old taxi driver was found about 1am this morning lying dead next to his taxi on Worcester Street, just east of Barbados.

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Police 6 Dec 2008
Homicide in Christchurch in Canterbury District, 5:00am 6 Dec 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 1 am this morning a taxi driver has been stabbed by at least two persons on Worcester Street near the corner of Barbadoes Street Christchurch.

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Police 6 Dec 2008
Serious Crash in Canterbury District, 7:40pm 5 Dec 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — At 1930hrs Friday the 5 December 2008, Police observed a Subaru travelling at speed, Police pursued the car.

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Motorsport 5 Dec 2008
Holden Strong at Pukekohe

PUKEKOHE — Caine Lobb heads to Auckland this weekend for round two of the ENZED V8 Ute Series which he believes will be the team's big chance to get some good points on the board for a strong championship campaign.

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Crime 5 Dec 2008
Police continue investigation into shooting

TAUPO —  Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting of a 12 yr old Wairakei boy in the early hours of yesterday morning.

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Search and Rescue 5 Dec 2008
Two Japanese were climbing companions and friends

CANTERBURY — The two Japanese climbers have been described as 'climbing' companions says Mt Cook staff, rather than the relationship of a guide and client.

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Search and Rescue 5 Dec 2008
Two climbers retrieved, one deceased

CANTERBURY — The Alpine Rescue team managed to airlift one climber off Mt Cook at 6am this morning however the second man retrieved an hour later was already deceased.

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Crime 4 Dec 2008
Bank Robberies - Two in one day in Bay of Plenty District, 11:00am

BAY OF PLENTY — Shortly after 11am on Thursday the 4th of December 2008, a male entered the BNZ Bank in Jellicoe Street Te Puke and demanded money from the tellers.

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Crime 4 Dec 2008
Shooting in Bay of Plenty District, 7:00pm

BAY OF PLENTY — Police are continuing an investigation into the shooting of a 12 yr old Wairakei boy in Wairakei in the early hours of the morning today.

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Crime 4 Dec 2008
Escaped Prisoner in Auckland City District, 11:00 am

AUCKLAND CITY — A man who was to appear in the Auckland District Court today on burglary and vehicle crime charges is on the run after escaping Police custody at about 11 this morning.

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Search and Rescue 4 Dec 2008
Rescue teams still waiting at Mt Cook

CANTERBURY — The rescue teams are still waiting at Mt Cook for a break in the weather to get to the site where it is believed two Japanese climbers could be trapped in a tent.

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Crime 4 Dec 2008
Arrest for three dairy robberies

CHRISTCHURCH — This morning, the Hornby CIB arrested a 27 year old male from Christchurch for the aggravated robbery of three dairies over the last four days.

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Police 4 Dec 2008
Behave or suffer the consequences this Christmas

Letters are being sent out to potential family violence offenders in the lead up to Christmas warning them to behave or suffer the consequences.

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Traffic 4 Dec 2008
Police appeal to make bike event safe

TARANAKI — The organisers of an annual pushbike pub crawl are being urged by police in Hawera to identify themselves and take responsible steps to make this year's event both legal and safe.

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Traffic 4 Dec 2008
Police Kick Off Oreti Beach Campaign

INVERCARGILL — Invercargill police are launching a traffic campaign at Oreti Beach, targeting vehicle speed and safety so that the area is a safe place for all beach users.

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Crime 4 Dec 2008
Man arrested for indecencies

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police this morning apprehended a male who had exposed himself to a female jogger just before 8am today.

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Traffic 4 Dec 2008
Serious road crash in Auckland City

AUCKLAND CITY — Police are investigating a serious injury crash on Ponsonby Road Auckland.

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Police 4 Dec 2008
Stabbing in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 9.09pm on Wednesday 3rd December 2008 police were called to a domestic incident in Bower Ave, Christchurch.

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Traffic 4 Dec 2008
Fatal Crash near Tirau, 9:00pm 3 Dec 2008

BAY OF PLENTY — At approximately 8.30pm this evening a van carrying several passengers has collided with a truck on State Highway near Tirau.

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Traffic 4 Dec 2008
Road safety message for Basin Reserve Christmas Carols eventgoers

WELLINGTON CITY — People heading to this Saturday night's Christmas Carols at the Basin Reserve in Wellington are urged to take care where they park and how they cross the roads.

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Police 4 Dec 2008
Violent fare found in Papakura

AUCKLAND CITY — Glen Innes Police investigating the near fatal stabbing of a 23 year old taxi driver in Mt Wellington late on Friday night, today arrested a 31 year old casual labourer from Papakura.

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Crime 3 Dec 2008
Wainuiomata TAB punters surprised by robbery

WELLINGTON CITY — The Wainuiomata TAB was robbed at knifepoint late this morning while most punters present were unaware of what was taking place.

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Traffic 3 Dec 2008
Car v Pole in Wellington

UPPER HUTT — Police and other services are at a car v pole SH2 near Kaitoke Country Gardens.

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Crime 3 Dec 2008
Assault in Tasman District

NELSON — Nelson police have jointly charged a 30 year old male, and a 21 year old female with injuring their 17 week old baby.

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Crime 3 Dec 2008
Hunt continues for Kilbirnie armed robbery offenders

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police hope security camera footage might help identify the men responsible for yesterday's armed robbery at the Kiwibank and New Zealand Post Shop Kilbirnie branch.

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Search and Rescue 3 Dec 2008
Pack dropped to stranded climbers

CANTERBURY — A helicopter with the Alpine Rescue team has just managed to drop a pack of emergency provisions to the climbers stranded on Mt Cook.

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Traffic 3 Dec 2008
Matching rider skills to their bikes

COROMANDEL — The Coromandel and Hauraki Districts have spectacular views and vistas and one of the best ways to see the sights is by motorcycle but this terrain can be very unforgiving if you find yourself involved in a crash.

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Crime 3 Dec 2008
Aggravated Robbery Wainuiomata TAB

WAINUIOMATA — Police were called to the Wainuiomata TAB situated in the Strand at 11.10 this morning.

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Search and Rescue 3 Dec 2008
Helicopters still unable to reach climbers

CANTERBURY — A helicopter left Mt Cook this morning at 5.30am as a window opened in the weather but it was unable to get near the site where it is believed two Japanese climbers are 'holed up' in a tent.

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Traffic 3 Dec 2008
Fire closes Kelburn Parade

WELLINGTON CITY — 6am - Due to a fire in a kitchen at Victoria University Kelburn Parade is currently closed.

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Traffic 3 Dec 2008
Vehicle over cliff in Canterbury District, 1:20am 3 Dec 2008

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 1.20am this morning emergency services were alerted by a resident of Purau Street in Diamond Harbour that a vehicle had driven over a cliff into the sea at Puau Bay.

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Traffic 3 Dec 2008
Fatal Crash in Northland District, 8:30pm 2 Dec 2008

WHANGAREI — Whangarei Police attended at the scene of a fatal crash at 8.30pm on Tuesday 2nd March 2008.

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Deaths 3 Dec 2008
Fatal paraponting crash in Canterbury

CHRISTCHURCH — At about 5.40pm on 2/12/08 police were advised of a paraponting crash off the Summit Road, Port Hills, Christchurch.

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Crime 2 Dec 2008
Kilbirnie Post Shop robbed at gunpoint

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are appealing for information after the New Zealand Post Shop in Kilbirnie was robbed at gunpoint early this afternoon.

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Search and Rescue 2 Dec 2008
Weather still halting search on Mt Cook

CHRISTCHURCH — Searchers for two missing Japanese climbers have to 'sit tight' at Mt Cook village as the weather continues to deteriorate.

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Police 2 Dec 2008
Missing children - both aged 14

CHRISTCHURCH — Police would like to know the whereabouts of 14 year old Issac TRAVERS.

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Fire 2 Dec 2008
Fire at St Teresa's Primary School

CHRISTCHURCH — Police were called to St Teresa's Primary School this morning regarding a suspicious fire that was discovered at 10.20pm last night, 1 December.

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Search and Rescue 2 Dec 2008
One climber seen on Mt Cook/Aoraki

CANTERBURY — Two helicopters this morning located a tent and saw one person waving to them but due to high winds have been unable to make a rescue.

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Traffic 2 Dec 2008
Chemical Spillage - East of Morrinsville, SH27

MORRINSVILLE — Due to a chemical spillage following a two truck crash on State Highway 27 a section of that highway will be closed for a period of time.

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Traffic 1 Dec 2008
Motorcyclist killed in Pahiatua

PAHIATUA — Police are appealing for witnesses to a road crash which claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Pahiatua at the weekend.

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