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Motoring 25 Oct 2011
Police blitz on drivers using cellphones

New Zealand Police will be running a ten-day blitz on drivers using cellphones while driving, timed to coincide with the two year anniversary of the introduction of legislation banning mobile phone use while driving.

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Motoring 25 Oct 2011
Leave the phone alone

Would drivers be so keen to use their mobile phone if they had to call a family to tell them a loved one had been killed in a road crash? That's the question being asked of drivers in Central District during a two week operation to remind people that using a mobile phone whilst driving is both dangerous and illegal.

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Deaths 25 Oct 2011
Tragic end to family outing

AUCKLAND CITY — What should have been a night of celebration after the Rugby World Cup final turned to tragedy at about 2.20am yesterday [October 24] when 17 year-old pedestrian Sanele Pauli was fatally knocked down while crossing Great North Rd with two family members.

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Crime 25 Oct 2011
Let us know if you know

Police investigating a serious assault near Osborne St in Newmarket on April 17 this year, would like to know who the two men pictured are.

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Traffic 25 Oct 2011
Road closure/restrictions re RWC parade

Because of the Rugby World Cup victory parade this afternoon, a number of roads will either be closed OR restricted in some way during the parade between approximately 1400 and 1700 hrs.

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Deaths 25 Oct 2011
Goat Island, Rodney - Drowning

A male Asian in his mid 20's drowned this afternoon while snorkling at Goat Island in Rodney.

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Deaths 25 Oct 2011
Drowning

MANUKAU CITY — A 42 year male polynesian drowned this afternoon while netting at Port Waikato.

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Search and Rescue 24 Oct 2011
Trampers found fit and well

Police and volunteer Land and Search Rescue teams have just found two Wellington women fit and well after their unexpected night in the open.

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Search and Rescue 24 Oct 2011
Search expands for two missing Wellington trampers

Additional search teams have been sent into the southern Tararua Ranges to scour the Kapakapanui Track for two women who have not been seen since lunchtime yesterday.

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Crime 24 Oct 2011
Armed Robbery

On Sunday 23rd October 2011, the Rugby World Cup Final night, police were called to attend an armed robbery at Countdown, 19, Donovan Street, Blockhouse Bay.

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Deaths 24 Oct 2011
Weekend Road toll

Travel home safely Today marks the day of many New Zealanders and visitors to our country trekking home after a night of celebration and Police are urging drivers to make sure they are well rested before they get behind the wheel.

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Search and Rescue 24 Oct 2011
Picture of missing women trampers released

This is a picture of missing trampers Anita McGonigle (39) and Kim Dunne (36), currently subject of a Police and LandSAR search around the Kapakapanui Track in the Southern Tararua Ranges.

Picture of missing trampers Anita McGonigle (39) and Kim Dunne (36)

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Search and Rescue 24 Oct 2011
Two Wellington women missing on day walk

Police and voluntary LandSAR teams are combing the Kapakapanui Track in the Southern Tararua Ranges for two women who have been missing since yesterday.

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Rugby 24 Oct 2011
A great result for Police and the All Blacks

Last night's Rugby World Cup victory for the All Blacks also brings a great win for the Police operation says Commissioner Peter Marshall.

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Police 24 Oct 2011
Male found in a distressed state

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a 25-30 year old male found in a distressed state at the Sylvia Park Shopping Centre at about 1.30am this morning.

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Rugby 23 Oct 2011
Christchurch - Fanzone a great success

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police were pleased with crowd behaviour in the Fanzone enabling a large number of fans to enjoy a special evening.

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Deaths 23 Oct 2011
Missing boat skipper is named

FOXTON — The man missing, presumed drowned off the coast of Foxton can now be named as 38-year-old Colin Robert Chrystall, from Foxton.

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Search and Rescue 23 Oct 2011
Search for missing man suspended for today

FOXTON — The search for a man missing, presumed drowned, after a boat sank off the coast of Foxton has been suspended for the day.

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Deaths 23 Oct 2011
Missing snorkler found

BAY OF PLENTY — The body of a 30 year old man snorkling in Omaio, Bay of Plenty, was located this morning at about 0825 hours.

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Motoring 23 Oct 2011
All road users please to take care on our roads.

Police urge motorists to take care During a tragic 24 hours on New Zealand roads, Police are urging all road users to take care this weekend.

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Deaths 23 Oct 2011
Wellsford - Fatal Crash

WELLSFORD — Emergency Services are in attendance at a fatal crash just north of Wellsford.

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Search and Rescue 23 Oct 2011
One man missing after boat sinks

FOXTON — One man is missing after a boat sank off the coast of Foxton last night.

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Traffic 23 Oct 2011
Double Fatality

Road Closure: State highway Two by Poukawa Rd (15kms Sth of Hastings) Emergency Services are at the scene of a double fatality.

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Police 23 Oct 2011
Serious Assault

AUCKLAND CITY — At about 2pm on Saturday 22 October 2011 an altercation occurred at an address in Apirana Avenue, Point England, Auckland City.

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Search and Rescue 22 Oct 2011
Missing Diver

BAY OF PLENTY — Police are currently co-ordinating a search for a missing diver in Omaio Bay, Bay of Plenty.

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Traffic 22 Oct 2011
Labour Weekend Traffic

Well done drivers! Police had expected a busy night last night on New Zealand roads with the start of Labour Weekend.

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Search and Rescue 21 Oct 2011
Missing person

CHRISTCHURCH — <p>Christchurch Police would like to locate David Esson, a male aged 51 years old.

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Police 21 Oct 2011
Paintball Shootings In Helensville

HELENSVILLE — Rodney Police are following positive leads in their enquiries into at least 10 reported paintball gun incidents in the Kumeu/Huapai/Helensville areas over the past 2-3 weeks.

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News 21 Oct 2011
Dangerous drugs stolen

HAWERA — Veterinary drugs, which could prove lethal if misused, have been stolen during a burglary in Hawera overnight.

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Media 21 Oct 2011
Media Advisory - Auckland RWC Police contacts

AUCKLAND CITY — Any media inquiries regarding Auckland RWC Policing tonight (Friday 21st) and Sunday night (23rd) should be directed to Inspector Gary Allcock from approx 6pm both nights - ph 027 271 1683.

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Crime 21 Oct 2011
Man sought for extradition elusive to find

A man sought for extradition to the United States is proving elusive to find, despite extensive police inquiries over the last three weeks.

Bo Jiang

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Rugby 21 Oct 2011
Police warn of counterfeit RWC2011 tickets

Police are warning rugby fans wanting to purchase last-minute tickets for the final two matches for Rugby World Cup 2011 to be aware of the potential for fake tickets being offered for sale.

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Police 21 Oct 2011
Firearms in Featherston

FEATHERSTON — At approximately 7pm this evening Police were advised of an incident in Featherston, where there had been an altercation between the residents of a house in Brandon St.

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Deaths 21 Oct 2011
Name release non-suspicious hospital death

WAIKATO — The name of a man found critically injured on the roof of a Waikato Hospital corridor yesterday afternoon who subsequently died at the scene has been released.

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Motoring 21 Oct 2011
Travel safe in the Bay of Plenty this weekend

BAY OF PLENTY — Western Bay of Plenty Police will be out in force this weekend on the District's roads and highways ensuring that motorists heading to the Rugby World Cup Final or travelling to the Bay arrive safely.

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Guns 20 Oct 2011
Firearms Incident

FEATHERSTON — At approximately 7pm this evening Police were advised of an incident in Featherston, where there had been an altercation between the residents of a house in Brandon St.

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Crime 20 Oct 2011
Aggravated robbery charge laid

DANNEVIRKE — A man will appear in court tomorrow accused of stealing $1200 worth of model vehicles during a robbery in Dannevirke.

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Police 20 Oct 2011
Commissioner says officer safety is priority

HASTINGS — The safety of officers as they deal with violent and dangerous situations is paramount, says Police Commissioner Peter Marshall.

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Rugby 20 Oct 2011
Police urge responsible celebration this weekend

Christchurch Police are urging rugby fans and holidaymakers to celebrate - or commiserate - responsibly this weekend, and say they will be keeping a close eye on bars and licensed premises.

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Crime 20 Oct 2011
Man arrested following Dannevirke robbery

DANNEVIRKE — A man has been arrested by Police in Dannevirke following a report of an aggravated robbery in the Tararua town.

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Deaths 20 Oct 2011
Non-suspicious death, Waikato Hospital

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are currently in attendance at Waikato Hospital following the discovery of a man's body this afternoon.

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Deaths 20 Oct 2011
Death no longer suspicious

NAPIER — The death of a woman found in a roadside drain near Napier yesterday is no longer being treated as suspicious.

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Police 20 Oct 2011
Arrest made in power company phone scam

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Police have today arrested at 16 year old Christchurch male in connection with a recent power company phone scam in the city.

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Traffic 20 Oct 2011
Canterbury Police to enforce lowered speed tolerance

CANTERBURY — Slow down, don't drink and drive, and be patient - that's the message Canterbury Police want motorists to stick to this Labour Day Weekend.

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Police 20 Oct 2011
Waitemata - Wanted Man Arrested

Rodney CIB have located and arrested Lyndon Carl NICOL aka PROFIT who was wanted on warrant to arrest.

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Traffic 20 Oct 2011
Temuka - Traffic Crash

TEMUKA — Police and other emergency services are currently attending a crash involving two truck and trailer units on the Temuka River bridge just south of the South Canterbury town of Temuka on State Highway One.

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Alcohol 20 Oct 2011
Waikato woman blows over alcohol limit 3 days after partner

WAIKATO — Waikato Police working to stem the District's growing road toll are concerned the drink driving messages are being ignored after a couple were processed for excess breath alcohol three days apart.

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Deaths 20 Oct 2011
Post mortem today on woman found in ditch

NAPIER — A post mortem will be held later today to determine the cause of death of a woman who was found in a roadside ditch near Napier yesterday.

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Police 20 Oct 2011
Man shot by police in Central Hawke's Bay

HAWKE'S BAY — A 48-year-old Central Hawke's Bay man is in a stable condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital after being shot by police early this morning.

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Cannabis 20 Oct 2011
Couple being interviewed following discovery of cannabis in west Waikato

TE AWAMUTU — Two people are assisting Waikato Police with their enquiries following the early morning search of a rural property west of Te Awamutu today.

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Traffic 19 Oct 2011
Be a winner this weekend - drive safely

Police are hoping for a safe weekend on the roads this Labour Weekend and are reminding drivers of their lowered speed tolerance of 4km/hr.

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Deaths 19 Oct 2011
Homicide inquiry launched in Napier

NAPIER — Police in Napier have launched a homicide inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body in a roadside drain on a main highway on the outskirts of the city.

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Deaths 19 Oct 2011
North Shore - Male body found

NORTH SHORE CITY — At 11am this morning Police were advised the body of a male had been located at the bottom of a cliff at the Northern side of Mairangi bay.

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Traffic 19 Oct 2011
Southern Police Say Keep Safe - Keep Your Speed Down

Southern drivers need to stay within 4km an hour above the permanent posted speed limit this Labour Weekend, as police will be out and about enforcing the lower speed tolerance level.

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Rugby 19 Oct 2011
Remember the weekend for rugby not tragedy

This weekend is not only a holiday it marks one of the biggest sporting events in New Zealand history, as the All Blacks take on France in the Rugby World Cup final.

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Traffic 19 Oct 2011
Weather related surface flooding

Police have received numerous weather-related reports this morning, including surface flooding and trees/branches down, on roads in the North Otago and Canterbury regions.

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Deaths 19 Oct 2011
Name releasae Benneydale digger fatality

TE KUITI — The name of a farmer killed in a workplace accident on a King Country farm has been released.

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Traffic 18 Oct 2011
Dominion Road Auckland - Pedestrian V Bus

AUCKLAND CITY — Police and Emergency services have been at Dominion Road, Balmoral at an incident involving a pedestrian and a bus.

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Police 18 Oct 2011
Arrowtown - Plane crash

ARROWTOWN — The two passengers who were involved in the fatal plane crash at Arrowtown yesterday remain in Dunedin Hospital today.

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Deaths 18 Oct 2011
Kopaki - Fatal farm accident

WAIKATO — Police and Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal accident in Kopaki.

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Alcohol 18 Oct 2011
Alcohol an issue in serious Hamilton domestic incident

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police are warning of the risks of combining alcohol with volatile domestic situation following a violent incident in the west of the City overnight.

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Police 18 Oct 2011
Auckland - Prison escapee apprehended

AUCKLAND CITY — Escaped prisoner Aaron Forden apprehended by Police Auckland City Central Police have tonight apprehended escaped prisoner Aaron Forden.

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Deaths 18 Oct 2011
Arrowtown, Central Lakes District Plane Crash - Deceased named

ARROWTOWN — Police have identified the male who died in a light plane crash earlier today, near Arrowtown, in the Central Lakes District, as Ian Douglas SLOAN a 59 year old Tauranga man.

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Police 18 Oct 2011
Officer recovering following early morning assault

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police have a message for those who believe they can get away with assaulting their staff; they can't and those who do can expect to face the full extent of the law.

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Deaths 17 Oct 2011
Deceased named- Fatal air crash

ARROWTOWN — Police have identified the male who died in a light plane crash earlier today, near Arrowtown, in the Central Lakes District, as Ian Douglas SLOAN a 59 year old Tauranga man.

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Crime 17 Oct 2011
Escaped prisoner Aaron Forden apprehended by Police

Auckland City Central Police have tonight apprehended escaped prisoner Aaron Forden.

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Traffic 17 Oct 2011
Tauranga - Serious crash

TAURANGA — At about 1530hrs a car and a logging truck collided on Takitimu Drive in Tauranga.

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News 17 Oct 2011
Light plane crash - Arrowtown, Central Otago

ARROWTOWN — Emergency services are currently on site at the Arrowtown Golf course where a light plane has crashed.

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Traffic 17 Oct 2011
Waikato Police urge motorists to ensure they're match fit for holiday weekend

WAIKATO — With the first holiday weekend of the summer coinciding with the final of the Rugby World Cup, Waikato Police are preparing for a test of their own facing greater than usual traffic flows.

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Police 17 Oct 2011
Nurse still critical - Police seek possible witness

A 46 year-old nurse and mother of two has been in Auckland Hospital in critical condition and on a life-support machine since September 10 - the day after the Rugby World Cup Tournament kicked off.

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Crime 17 Oct 2011
Driver to face further charges in Hamilton car bonnet death

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police investigating the death of a student in the City two weeks ago have charged a driver with manslaughter as they consolidate their investigation.

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Guns 17 Oct 2011
Illegal shooter's close call at Police checkpoint

WAIKATO — Waikato Police are stressing the necessity for safe use of firearms after an unlicensed man shot himself in the leg while trying to hide a gun from officers on Friday night.

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Traffic 17 Oct 2011
Tauranga Harbour Bridge

There has been a motor vehicle crash on Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui.

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Motoring 17 Oct 2011
Take care on the roads this Labour Weekend

WELLINGTON — Police are urging motorists to take it easy on the roads in and around the region this Labour Weekend.

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Deaths 17 Oct 2011
Body found at Ohope – referred to Coroner

BAY OF PLENTY — Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have confirmed that a body was found at Westend Beach, Ohope, yesterday.

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Crime 16 Oct 2011
Homicide inquiry

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Police investigating the death of John LI'A in Nash St, Mt Roskill in the early hours of Friday morning, have late today arrested a 39 year old Mt Roskill woman and charged her with Murder.

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Traffic 15 Oct 2011
Motor Vehicle Crash

TAURANGA — There has been a motor vehicle crash on Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui.

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Police 15 Oct 2011
Woman falls down cliff

CHRISTCHURCH — Police are currently attending an incident at Clifton, Sumner where an adult female has fallen down a cliff face.

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Traffic 14 Oct 2011
Minor Multi-vehicle Crash

There is a minor multi vehicle crash on SH2 the Hutt Motorway between Petone and the Aotea offramp (West bound) All vehicles are off to the side of the motorway but there are rubber-neckers slowing near the scene that are causing delays.

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Search and Rescue 14 Oct 2011
Missing Person

AUCKLAND CITY — <p>Police are seeking information on a reported missing person.

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Crime 14 Oct 2011
Wanted Man Described As Dangerous

AUCKLAND — Rodney CIB is appealing to the public for help to locate a wanted man who is described as dangerous.

Lyndon Carl NICOL [aka PROFIT]

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Court 14 Oct 2011
Guilty Plea In Child Abuse Indictments

AUCKLAND CITY — A female offender pleaded guilty to 25 Child Abuse related indictments when she appeared in the Auckland District Court this morning.

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News 14 Oct 2011
Please keep beachfronts clear for official response

BAY OF PLENTY — Western Bay of Plenty Police are asking locals, visitors and the wider public to use common sense around travelling to the beaches of the Bay of Plenty this weekend.

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Deaths 14 Oct 2011
Gathering has tragic end

Police investigating the death of 23 year-old New Lynn man John Lia, who died at the roadside in Hillsborough after an altercation in the early hours of this morning, say he suffered some stab wounds as well as injuries from a physical assault.

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Crime 14 Oct 2011
Police arrest man for attacks on 3 women in Otara

MANUKAU CITY — Counties Manukau Police have arrested a 25 year-old Otara man on charges of sexual violation, abduction and indecent assault following attacks on three women in Otara.

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Crime 14 Oct 2011
Search warrants lead to five arrests in Kaingaroa

Five men have been arrested after Rotorua Police executed a number of search warrants in Kaingaroa early on Wednesday 12 October.

Some of the firearms recovered during Wednesday's search warrants.

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Search and Rescue 14 Oct 2011
Torbay, Auckland

AUCKLAND — The missing 77 yr old male, David Bertram REEKIE, has now been located.

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Crime 14 Oct 2011
Road spikes used as drink drivers continue to cause concern

WAIKATO — Recidivist drink drivers continue to pose a problem for not only Waikato Police but the region's road users following a number of incidents overnight.

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Deaths 14 Oct 2011
Mt Roskill, Auckland City

AUCKLAND — Auckland Police have commenced a homicide investigation after the death of a man on Nash St, Mt Roskill overnight.

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Deaths 14 Oct 2011
Taharoa worksite fatality name release

NORTHLAND — The name of a man killed when his vehicle crashed in a work-site incident at Taharoa yesterday morning has been released.

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Crime 14 Oct 2011
The wall comes down on Hamilton burglary

HAMILTON — It had all the ingredients of a Hollywood crime thriller but in the end thieves, who removed a wall to get to their quarry, left empty handed and are now on the run from Hamilton Police.

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Search and Rescue 13 Oct 2011
Missing Person

AUCKLAND CITY — Police have concerns for a missing 77 yr old male a David Bertram REEKIE.

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Crime 13 Oct 2011
Aggravated Robbery In Pinehill

AUCKLAND CITY — North Shore Police are appealing to the public for information after an aggravated robbery at a house in suburban Pinehill earlier today.

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Crime 13 Oct 2011
Serious Assault in Waitakere

AUCKLAND CITY — Waitakere CIB is investigating the serious assault of a 24 year old male in Kelston.

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Deaths 13 Oct 2011
Update Taharoa fatality

Western Waikato Police say it will be for the Coroner to determine the cause of death of a man who died in a work site fatality near an isolated coastal settlement this morning.

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Crime 13 Oct 2011
Hairdressers beware

Prison escapee Aaron Forden, who's been on the run since Monday morning, may well have changed his appearance in the past few days by visiting an unsuspecting hairdresser.

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Rugby 13 Oct 2011
Auckland Police contacts for RWC semi-finals weekend

AUCKLAND — Media inquiries about Police matters relating to the RWC semi-final on Saturday night - October 15 - should be directed to Noreen Hegarty from 7pm Saturday - ph 0274 951 589.

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Marine 13 Oct 2011
Update from Bay of Plenty Police: Rena

BAY OF PLENTY — Maritime New Zealand, Police and other agencies are repeating their request to members of the public not to interfere with any shipping containers that may wash ashore from the Rena.

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Traffic 13 Oct 2011
Waitakere CIB Investigate Fleeing Driver Incident

The Waitakere CIB is investigating an incident in the West Auckland suburb of Swanson in which a 17 year old male driver has been injured while fleeing from Police.

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Deaths 13 Oct 2011
Southland - Fatal Crash

SOUTHLAND — At 6.15 p.m.

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