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Suspicious death now believed accidental - Hamilton
Friday, 6 March 2015, 9:25 am | New Zealand Police
Police investigating the death of a man who was found with head injuries in Hilllsborough Terrace Hamilton during the night now believe that foul play was not involved. More >>
Police car set alight - Pukekohe - Counties Manukau
Friday, 6 March 2015, 9:24 am | New Zealand Police
A parked police patrol car was set on fire in Pukekohe overnight. The car was parked in Princes Street Pukekohe just after midnight while the crew conducted a foot patrol in the area. When the crew returned to their car at about 12:20am it was on fire. More >>
Arrests after overnight property searches
Friday, 6 March 2015, 9:21 am | New Zealand Police
As part of an ongoing investigation and Canterbury Police’s commitment to disrupt the supply of drugs in the District a series of search warrants were executed on Thursday (5 March 2015) afternoon and evening on a car and at three addresses in ... More >>
Construction Industry Urged to be More Vigilant
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police urge those working in the construction industry to do more to prevent opportunistic theft from construction sites, containers and vehicles. More >>
Seven arrests for alleged kidnap
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation into a suspected kidnapping has culminated in the arrest of seven men and the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods. More >>
Thousands of dollars of community harm prevented
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Police
Reflecting on the success of a recent cannabis recovery operation, a senior Waikato detective says the results show strong links between illicit drugs and illegal firearms are an ongoing risk. More >>
Waikato link road fatality update
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police investigating yesterday's fatal collision between a contracting vehicle and a motorbike are working with WorkSafe NZ and on behalf of the Coroner to establish the circumstances of what occurred. More >>
Public complaints help halt speeding driver
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 9:37 am | New Zealand Police
Marlborough Police arrested a man who was recorded driving at 171kmh on State Highway 1 south of Ward about 4.30pm yesterday. Police received several complaints from members of the public about the man’s driving and went in search of the vehicle. Officers ... More >>
Auckland disruption pays off
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Police
Disruption of a different sort took place in Auckland City today when the district’s Police set out to mess up the business of many involved in organised criminal activities. More >>
Police investigate house fire in Whangarei
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police
Police and the Fire Service were called to the fire on Smeaton Drive about 4am. More >>
Names released in Waikato fatals
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Waikato Police investigating the deaths of two men in separate crashes over the weekend say too many families are being left picking up the pieces and its time drivers' attitudes changed. More >>
Appeal for witnesses to assault of 11 year old boy
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 9:40 am | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where it is alleged that a man pulled an 11 year old boy off his bicycle and assaulted him. More >>
Teina Pora - Privy Council judgment - Police Statement
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 11:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Police has received the judgment of the Privy Council which quashes the convictions of Teina Pora. Police will take time to fully consider the judgment and expect to be consulted by Crown Law regarding any Crown submissions on re-trial. More >>
Second assault within hours; repeat call for Tasers on belts
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Association President Greg O’Connor has repeated the call for the routine wearing of Tasers after a second police officer was viciously attacked within hours of the first. More >>
Counties Manukau Police Pay Parade - Friday 6 March
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 9:56 am | New Zealand Police
Counties Manukau Police will be putting its best foot forward in Pukekohe on Friday (6 March) for the annual Counties Manukau Police District Pay Parade and Awards Ceremony. More >>
Male arrested for Robbery and assault on Police
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 8:53 am | New Zealand Police
Wellington Police are investigating a robbery in Manners Mall on Monday afternoon which has resulted in a police officer being assaulted. More >>
Man charged for assaulting officer
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
Manawatu Police have now charged the 40-year-old Horowhenua man who assaulted an officer in the Foxton Township yesterday (2 March, 2015). More >>
Driver charged following fatal crash in Templeton
Monday, 2 March 2015, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police have charged the driver of the Toyota Estima involved in a fatal two vehicle crash on 18 February 2015 at the stop sign controlled intersection of Jones Rd and Dawsons Rd in Templeton. More >>
Police recover historic human remains from Aoraki Mt Cook
Monday, 2 March 2015, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police
Last week Canterbury Police SAR recovered a second set of human remains from the Tasman Glacier area of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. This follows the discovery of a set of human remains in mid February 2015. More >>
Witness sought for fatal crash in Tokoroa
Monday, 2 March 2015, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating a fatal crash between a pedestrian and a small truck which occurred on Dalmeny Street Tokoroa at approximately 9pm on Friday, 20 February. More >>
