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Remains found in Wellington centuries old
Source: New Zealand Police Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his...
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Milk spill, oil spill affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Cantebury
Source: Radio New Zealand A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road users are being asked to stop on demand. Supplied...
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This Roar: if you are not sure, then don’t shoot!
Source: New Zealand Police As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of...
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Offenders armed with gun demand cash during robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them with information. RNZ / REECE BAKER Three people, one armed with a...
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Man arrested following park assault
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in King Edward Park in Stratford on Friday evening...
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Offenders armed with gun demand cash during alleged robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them with information. RNZ / REECE BAKER Three people, one armed with a...
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Delays on Auckland’s Southern Motorway after multi-vehicle crash
Source: Radio New Zealand There were delays near Auckland’s Ōtāhuhu after the crash. (File photo) Unsplash / Robert Calvert Commuters on Auckland’s Southern Motorway should expect delays following a multi-vehicle...
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Health – Record-breaking drug consumption shows, yet again, a new approach is needed
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri New data showing record-breaking cocaine consumption is just the latest evidence that the country’s drugs approach is failing, the NZ...
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Woman sent to court after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling through...
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Six dead in 24 hours after multiple crashes around NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, northbound lanes were blocked on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera Six people have died in 24...
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Four dead in 24 hours after multiple crashes around NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, northbound lanes were blocked on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera Four people have died and others...
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Fatal crash, Leet Street, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander: One person has died in a single vehicle crash early this morning. Shortly before 3am, Police signalled for...
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Multiple crashes block lanes, two dead, others hurt
Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, northbound lanes were blocked on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera Two people have died and others...
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Multiple crashes block lanes, one dead, several hurt
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera One person has died following a...
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Multiple crashes block lanes, people injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera A crash has blocked lanes on...
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Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are working to locate all parties involved. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding....
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Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga. In a social media post on Saturday, the Cook Islands Police...
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Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkling in Rarotonga
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga. In a social media post on Saturday, the Cook Islands Police...
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Taylor Broughton sentenced for life-threatening knife attack on Whanganui probation officer
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections undertook a safety review following the stabbing. NZME An offender who became enraged during a meeting with his probation officer repeatedly stabbed the man in...
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One injured after boat explosion at Tauranga marina
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they were called to the scene at the marina about 1.35pm. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Emergency services are responding to a boat explosion in...
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Emergency services rush to boat explosion at Tauranga marina, one injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they were called to the scene at the marina about 1.35pm. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Emergency services are responding to a boat explosion in...
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Police asking for information on park assault
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in Stratford yesterday evening are asking the public for...
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Government orders complete review of Dog Control Act after spate of attacks
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts says recent attacks have been horrific. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog...
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Government orders review of Dog Control Act
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks....
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Police appeal for witnesses after Hastings pub brawl leaves several injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Police want to identify the man in the fawn cap – the photo on the right shows him without the hat. Police/Supplied Police are looking for...
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Health and Alcohol – Ki Tua o Matariki: Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life
Source: Ki tua o Matariki Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life Ki Tua o Matariki (KToM) is warning that proposed changes to alcohol laws could increase harm...
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Appeal for information on fight at Common Room bar in Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone else affected by a group of people fighting...