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Deaths 9 Oct 2024
Water-related death, Southland

MILFORD — A man has has died following a water-related incident yesterday in the Milford Sound, Southland.

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Police 9 Oct 2024
Steely joint operation lands half a tonne of methamphetamine

WAIKATO — A joint Customs and Police operation has swooped on New Zealand’s second largest importation of methamphetamine, concealed in steel beams.

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Deaths 8 Oct 2024
Update: Man dies after Courtenay Place assault

WELLINGTON CITY — Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Wellington Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB): The investigation into a weekend assault on Courtenay Place in Wellington has become a homicide enquiry.

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Police 7 Oct 2024
Hawke's Bay man charged for indecent communication with young person

HASTINGS — A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged by Police, after allegedly attempting to meet a young teenage girl for sex.

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Deaths 6 Oct 2024
Rotorua assault victim dies

ROTORUA — A woman critically injured in an assault at her Western Heights, Rotorua home in September has died.

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Police 6 Oct 2024
Three people unaccounted for following Marlborough crash

MARLBOROUGH — Three people are unaccounted for following a crash in Marlborough overnight.

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Deaths 5 Oct 2024
Death following work-related incident, South Taranaki

TARANAKI — One person has died following what appears to be a work-related incident at a farm in Taranaki this morning.

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Technology 3 Oct 2024
Sophisticated Smishing Scam Disrupted in New Zealand

AUCKLAND — A sophisticated smishing scam using technology never before seen in New Zealand has been disrupted in a coordinated, multi-agency effort, preventing widescale financial losses.

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Police 30 Sep 2024
Three arrested after Waipawa fires

HAWKE'S BAY — Police have arrested and charged three Hawke’s Bay men after large vegetation fires in Waipawa earlier this month.

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Deaths 29 Sep 2024
Snorkeller located deceased, Kaikōura

KAIKOURA — A missing snorkeler has been found deceased by rescue crews at Kaikōura.

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Deaths 27 Sep 2024
Police Release Name of Man Who Died in Arrowsmith Range Avalanche

ASHBURTON — Police are now able to release the name of the man who died after being recovered from an avalanche on the Arrowsmith Range on Wednesday 25 September.

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Police 24 Sep 2024
Three charged following two year investigation into New Zealand's largest cocaine shipment

TAURANGA — Three people have been arrested and charged following an investigation into the largest cocaine shipment to ever reach New Zealand shores.

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Search and Rescue 23 Sep 2024
Body located in search for missing man Bret Hill

UPPER HUTT — Police were notified about 1.40pm on Sunday that a body had been located by a member of the public near the Birchville Dam in Upper Hutt.

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Police 20 Feb 2024
Arrests Made in Brazen Westgate Trade Store Theft

AUCKLAND — Police have made an arrest over a brazen theft from a trade store in Westgate late last month.

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Deaths 19 Feb 2024
Fatal Glider Crash at Lake Station Airstrip

ST ARNAUD - LAKE ROTOITI — Police can advise one person has died after a glider crashed at Lake Station airstrip, Howard earlier on Sunday.

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Police 17 Feb 2024
Police make arrest over damage to electorate offices

AUCKLAND — Police have made an arrest as part of an investigation into vandalism at Auckland electorate offices in recent months.

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Search and Rescue 12 Feb 2024
Search for missing swimmer to resume this morning, Piha

PIHA — The search for a swimmer reporting missing from Piha yesterday afternoon will resume at first light this morning.

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Deaths 25 Jan 2024
Fatal river incident - Fiordland

Attribute to Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman Police can confirm that a 10-year-old girl has died after being swept down the Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park today.

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Police 24 Jan 2024
Charges laid following incident at Avondale Christmas Parade

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have completed an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Avondale Christmas Parade in November last year.

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Police 23 Jan 2024
Update on shoplifting investigation

AUCKLAND CITY — Police can advise a third charge has been laid as part of a shoplifting investigation subject to public interest.

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Mountain Biking 22 Jan 2024
Fatality at Woodhill Forest

AUCKLAND — Police are in attendance at an incident where a person has died after falling from a mountain bike in Woodhill Forest, near Muriwai this afternoon.

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Guns 16 Jan 2024
100,000th firearm entered into the new Firearms Registry

More than 100,000 firearms have now been entered into New Zealand’s new Firearms Registry.

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Search and Rescue 10 Jan 2024
Water rescue in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa

WAIRARAPA — A kayaker is safe after a frightening incident in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa yesterday morning.

Kayaker returns to shore with assistance from Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV and RHIB

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Police 8 Jan 2024
Pair arrested following fleeing driver incident in city

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have arrested two people following a fleeing driver incident in the city yesterday.

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Police 5 Jan 2024
Update and name release, body found, Wanaka

WANAKA — Police can now release the name of the man whose body was located deceased in Lake Wanaka on New Years Eve.

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Search and Rescue 4 Jan 2024
Incredible rescue after 23 hours in the sea

WHANGAMATA — A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off Whangamatā, using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch the attention of three fishermen.

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Police 31 Dec 2023
Body located near Waterfall Creek, Wanaka

WANAKA — Police have recovered a body from Lake Wanaka, near Waterfall Creek this morning, and are unable to identify the person.

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Police 19 May 2023
Newtown fire update: Man charged with two counts of arson

WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police have this afternoon arrested a man in relation to the fire at Loafers Lodge in Newtown on Monday night.

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Fire 19 May 2023
Newtown fire – Two bodies recovered

WELLINGTON CITY — Police have today recovered two deceased from Loafers Lodge in Newtown, following the fatal fire earlier this week.

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Police 19 May 2023
Stolen bronze sculpture of Camille Malfroy recovered

ROTORUA — A 70kg sculpture of early tourism pioneer Camille Malfroy, which was removed from the Government Gardens in Rotorua in February has been found by Police.

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Fire 17 May 2023
Newtown fire – Police treating fire as suspicious

WELLINGTON CITY — To be attributed to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander: The scene of the Loafers Lodge fire has now been handed over to Police by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

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Fire 17 May 2023
Newtown fire - Police expect to enter building today

WELLINGTON CITY — The scene of the tragic fire at Loafers Lodge on Adelaide Road, Newtown, will this morning be handed over to NZ Police by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

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Police 12 May 2023
Possible human remains located at Pike River Mine

WEST COAST — Recent imaging from the borehole drilling programme at Pike River Mine indicates the possibility of human remains in the vicinity of borehole six.

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Police 10 May 2023
Abbey Caves: Body located in search

WHANGAREI — Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Northland District Commander: Searchers working to locate a student missing in Abbey Caves, Whangārei have recovered a body.

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Search and Rescue 29 Apr 2023
Hunter Survives Night in Kaimanawa Ranges After Losing Personal Locator Beacon and Other Essentials

Please attribute to Senior Constable Barry Shepherd: Police want to remind people to carry your Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) on your person rather than in your pack or bag, so you have access to it when you need it.

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Police 24 Apr 2023
Fatal police shooting - Feilding

FEILDING — To be attributed to Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander:  A man has died after being shot by Police at a house in Feilding last night.

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Police 19 Apr 2023
New Zealand Police Statement on End-to-End Encryption

New Zealand Police, as part of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT), is today releasing a joint statement highlighting the devastating impact End-to-End Encryption may have on the ability to identify sex offenders online and protect children.

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Police 18 Apr 2023
New Zealand Police introduces first of its kind Rainbow 101 Online Inclusion Training Module

New Zealand Police has launched it’s first-ever online rainbow community inclusion training, as we continue our journey to better serve diverse communities.  The module is designed to provide all Police staff with valuable learnings on inclusivity and is the first of several training modules to improve knowledge and understanding among staff.

Auckland Pride 2023

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Police 18 Apr 2023
Police identify remains found on Petone Beach

WELLINGTON — To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd: Police have now identified human remains found on Petone Beach in Wellington on 25 March.

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Police 13 Apr 2023
IPCA Report Acknowledged by New Zealand Police on Death of Peter Tuhi in Custody

LEVIN — Police acknowledge the IPCA report into an officer's arrest of Peter Tuhi, who subsequently died from his injuries, in Levin in December 2021.

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Search and Rescue 8 Apr 2023
Boat Sinks Near Tiritiri-Matangi Island: Three Rescued by Police and Coastguard

AUCKLAND — Three people had a lucky escape when their boat sank near Gulf Harbour yesterday afternoon.

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Police 23 May 2022
Caution advised around cryptocurrency investment schemes

Police are reminding potential investors to be wary following numerous reports in recent weeks of people falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scams.

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Police 8 May 2022
Quick thinking Eagle crew apprehend seven youths attempting to steal vehicles

WELLSFORD — Quick thinking by Police’s Eagle crew this afternoon resulted in the arrest of seven youths who were attempting to steal vehicles from members of the public on State Highway 1 in Wellsford after fleeing from Police.    The incident unfolded after members of the public observed a suspicious vehicle in Kaiwaka township shortly before 1pm today.

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Police 2 May 2022
No love lost on online dating scams

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Allan, Auckland City District Financial Crime Unit: Millions of dollars a year are being swiped by scammers taking advantage of those looking for love online.

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Search and Rescue 30 Apr 2022
Search for missing fisherman formally suspended

OPOTIKI — The search for a fisherman reported overdue from Tōrere has been formally suspended, nearly two weeks after it began.    The man failed to return from a fishing trip on Sunday 17 April and the search for him began that afternoon.

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Police 26 Apr 2022
Heart-breaking weekend on the road, 11 dead

Police and Waka Kotahi are reminding people it takes everyone to get to no one.

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Police 24 Apr 2022
Police look to identify dog after attack

GISBORNE — Police want the public's help to identify a pitbull terrier dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti this morning.

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Police 24 Apr 2022
Unrestrained child in car during crash, driver charged

TAUPO — Police investigating a 'hit and run' crash in Taupō  yesterday evening located four young people in the offending vehicle, including an unrestrained four-year-old child.

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Police 22 Apr 2022
Two men charged for unlawful hunting near Kawerau

KAWERAU — Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, Rural Response Manager:    Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to unlawful hunting on a forestry block near Kawerau on Wednesday 20 April.

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Police 21 Apr 2022
New Plymouth fatal shooting — Police release further details; appeal for witnesses and footage

NEW PLYMOUTH — Please attribute to Assistant Commissioner Sandra Venables: Police investigating the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price between New Plymouth and Waitara last week are appealing for potential witnesses to come forward.

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Fire 20 Apr 2022
Residential fire - Ōtāhuhu

AUCKLAND CITY — Emergency services are at the scene of a residential fire on Mangere Road, Ōtāhuhu.

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Search and Rescue 19 Apr 2022
Search for overdue Torere fisherman continues

OPOTIKI — The search for a man that failed to return from a fishing trip on Sunday afternoon is due to continue this morning after efforts to locate him yesterday were unsuccessful.

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Police 19 Apr 2022
UPDATE – Fatal Police shooting, New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — Please attribute to Assistant Commissioner Sandra Venables: Police enquiries are ongoing following the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price in New Plymouth last week.

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Police 18 Apr 2022
Update: Fatal police shooting, New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — Police can now release the name of the man shot by Police in New Plymouth on Saturday 16 February.

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Police 17 Apr 2022
Fatal Police shooting, New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — A person has died after being shot by Police in New Plymouth tonight.

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Deaths 15 Apr 2022
Person dies following fleeing driver incident, Takanini

AUCKLAND CITY — One person has died in Takanini after a fleeing driver incident.

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Police 17 Jan 2014
Police warning over fake $50 and $100 notes

NORTH SHORE CITY — North Shore Police are wanting to identify the man in the attached photo in relation to a fake $100 note (also attached) he used on Tuesday to pay for a coffee at a Pak N Save supermarket.

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Alcohol 23 Dec 2013
New alcohol laws get interim green light from Police

Police are thanking the New Zealand public for their co-operation since the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act became law on Wednesday night.

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Police 11 Dec 2013
Family of missing Australian appeal for public to come forward with information

WAIKATO — A worry, likely only appreciated by those who have faced similar situations, is how the parents of a missing man describe their feelings today.

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Cycling 2 Dec 2013
Young cyclists gear up to take title

PALMERSTON NORTH — Fourteen students from across the region will don their helmets and hit the roads of Palmerston North next Friday 6 December in a bid to become Central District's Young Cyclist of the Year.

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Cannabis 29 Nov 2013
Keep an eye out in your neighbourhood for this plant

After a warm winter and sunny days ahead many people will be taking advantage of the good weather, including those who may be taking advantage for illicit reasons, and Central District Police are asking people to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in their communities.

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Police 26 Nov 2013
New road safety tools announced in campaign to save more lives

Road safety agencies are putting the brakes on speeding, drunk and dangerous drivers this summer, with new tools to reduce death and trauma on our roads.

 Highly visible coloured Police patrol vehicles

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Police 18 Nov 2013
Police welcome conviction

Police welcome today's conviction of former senior constable Gordon Stanley Meyer on corruption and indecency charges, and say others may have information important to their ongoing inquiries.

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Police 29 Oct 2013
Halloween video (by kids for kids) encourages safety first

Police are encouraging parents, caregivers and children to celebrate Halloween safely by following some simple safety tips.

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Police 25 Oct 2013
Police Say Crash Death Is Unexplained But Not Likely To Be Suspicious

WANAKA — Police say that while the death of 22-year-old Rutger Hale in a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 6 yesterday morning is unexplained they don't believe it is suspicious.

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Deaths 25 Oct 2013
Man Who Died In Crash Named

Police have released the name of the 22-year-old man who died in a crash on State Highway 6 about 12km from Wanaka early yesterday morning.

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Cannabis 8 Oct 2013
Prosecutions follow joint Hamilton synthetic cannabis operation

Hamilton Police say businesses and individuals need to realise synthetic cannabis is assessed as being one problem combined Government agencies are determined to take action on.

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Business 7 Oct 2013
Hackers steal money from Kiwi businesses

North Shore Police are urging New Zealand businesses to be extra vigilant when paying money to overseas suppliers.

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Police 3 Oct 2013
Police seek help in locating stolen guns after pair's arrest

WAIKATO — Waikato Police are seeking the public's help in locating firearms stolen from a home in the south of the City earlier this week.

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Police 27 Sep 2013
Reward of $20,000 Posted For Missing Man

Police think someone in the community knows what has happened to missing Otago man Simon Garrick and have posted a $20,000 reward in the hope of finding him.

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Police 11 Sep 2013
More care and less complacency message from Police following cycle crash

More care and less complacency is the message from Waikato Police as they investigate a crash that saw several school aged cyclists injured near Taupiri yesterday.

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News 23 Aug 2013
Snow Cave Collapse

At about 4.50 pm on Thursday the 22nd of August 2013, a group were snow caving near Delta Corner at the Whakapapa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu.

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Police 16 Aug 2013
Retailers warned over counterfeit notes

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police are warning city retailers to be on the lookout for counterfeit $20 notes.

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Police 1 Aug 2013
Christchurch Police launch Facebook page"

Christchurch Police have launched a Facebook page to engage local residents in preventing crime and finding offenders.

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Police 18 Jul 2013
Police welcome passing of Psychoactive Substances Act

Following the Psychoactive Substances Act coming into force at midnight (Wednesday 17th July), Police will be proactive in clearing communities of the newly prohibited substances, says Deputy Commissioner Mike Bush.

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Guns 3 Jul 2013
Gun store burgled, several firearms stolen

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Police are warning anyone who's offered high spec firearms at discount prices not to enter into negotiations and to call Police.

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Police 2 Jul 2013
Anonymous tips shut down four drug operations

ROTORUA — Anonymous information from the community and through Crimestoppers has helped police to locate and shut down four significant Rotorua drug operations in the past six weeks.

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Police 18 Jun 2013
Avoiding the scammers - Fraud Awareness Week a timely reminder

Fraud Awareness Week 2013 is focusing on scams that target seniors this year.

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Crime 8 Jun 2013
Deceased man in New Plymouth is named

NEW PLYMOUTH — The man shot by Police following a burglary at the New Plymouth Golf Club this morning can now be named as Adam Te Rata Charles Morehu, aged 33, from the New Plymouth area.

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Fire 2 Jun 2013
One person dead in Rotorua fire

ROTORUA — One teenager is dead and a number of people have been injured following a fire in Rotorua.

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Police 30 May 2013
Police confirm Whanganui officer's resignation

WHANGANUI — Police can confirm that Whanganui Constable Hayden Bradley who was recently acquitted of corruption has resigned.

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Police 22 May 2013
Police accept Operation 8 IPCA report

Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority's report on Operation 8 and have already made significant changes to address many of the issues canvassed in the report.

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Police 16 May 2013
Tauranga police dog wins national patrol team championship

Tauranga Police dog Turk and his handler Senior Constable Derek Orchard are this year's national police patrol dog champions and winners of the Frank Riley Cup.

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Cannabis 14 May 2013
Mother warns other parents of the risks of synthetic cannabinoids

A mother dealing with the fallout of having a son addicted to so-called legal highs says many young people are under the false belief that because the items were able to be sold legally,  they must be safe.

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Police 26 Mar 2013
Improvements to Police Integrated Tactical Training announced

Police has today announced changes that will see officers receive enhanced tactical training that better matches their role and will improve staff and public safety.

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Police 21 Mar 2013
Bay of Plenty Police join global beat tweet

BAY OF PLENTY — Bay of Plenty Police will be joining law enforcement agencies from around the world this week to increase awareness of police work via social media.

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Crime 27 Feb 2013
Family that grows together faces court together

HAMILTON — In a case of a family that grows together goes to court together, a mother, her daughter and the daughter's partner all face drugs charges following a successful operation by Waikato Police today.

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Triathlon 25 Feb 2013
Ironman cyclist in hospital following alleged assault

TAUPO — A man will appear in court in Taupo later this week after allegedly assaulting an athlete by pushing him off his road bike during a New Zealand Ironman training session.

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Sport 25 Feb 2013
Countdown begins to extreme Police raft race

Expect double the enthusiasm at the annual New Zealand Police Association Raft Race in Rotorua on Friday (1 March) as competitors make up for the cancellation of last year's event caused by adverse weather.

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Technology 13 Feb 2013
Technology decision "exciting time for Police"

Police Commissioner Peter Marshall says the decision for Police to roll out smartphones and tablets to frontline staff will fundamentally change the way these officers do their jobs.

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News 11 Feb 2013
Fourteen-year olds hailed as heroes

CANTERBURY — Canterbury police have praised the actions of two Lincoln fourteen-year olds, who pulled an unconscious driver from a submerged vehicle last night.

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Deaths 11 Feb 2013
NZ Police mourn the loss of Maori leader Sergeant Paddy Whiu

NORTHLAND — Police Commissioner Peter Marshall says New Zealand Police has lost a mighty totara following the death of Sergeant Patrick (Paddy) Whiu.

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Crime 8 Feb 2013
Sentencing for major organised crime operation

Five men and a woman from Tauranga have been sentenced in the Rotorua High Court for their part in a syndicate involving drugs and money laundering.

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Crime 8 Feb 2013
Police seek information on alleged road rage incident

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch police are appealing for information on an apparent road rage incident in the city this week, in which a woman's car was pushed off the road.

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Deaths 8 Feb 2013
Waikato Police working to identify body recovered off Whiritoa coast

COROMANDEL — A formal identification process has commenced following the discovery of a body in ocean off the Coromandel coast overnight.

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Traffic 5 Feb 2013
Serious Crash

MANUKAU CITY — Serious Crash at 1803 hrs Clevedon Rd and Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon.

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Deaths 5 Feb 2013
Child hit by vehicle in driveway

NORTHLAND — 18 month old child dies in driveway incident At 1pm today police and emergency services attended an address at State Highway 12 Ohaeawai Northland.

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Crime 5 Feb 2013
Police infiltrate New Zealand paedophile ring, saving four children

Police across the country have smashed an alleged paedophile ring, saving four children from further abuse and making 35 referrals to overseas jurisdictions.

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Cannabis 4 Feb 2013
Help police prevent drugs from tainting communities

The cannabis growing season is now underway and Central District Police are appealing for the public’s help in maintaining drug-free communities.

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