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Body of kayaker who went missing in Auckland’s Waiwera found
Source: Radio New Zealand Surf lifesavers, police and the Coastguard during the search for the kayaker, north of Auckland, on Sunday. RNZ/ Nick Monro The body of a kayaker missing...
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Two injured in serious assault after burnouts, police say
Source: Radio New Zealand Police want to hear from anyone who recognises this car, or its occupants, shown in stills from footage taken on Saturday night in Matangi, Waikato. Supplied/...
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Mediawatch: Govt moves on rough sleeping – by moving it on
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Herald front page the morning after the government announcement. New Zealand Herald “Last week was not a particularly fun time for the government,”...
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Serious crash blocks Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services workers at the scene of a serious crash that blocked traffic on Auckland’s North Western Motorway on Sunday. RNZ A serious crash has blocked...
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Search underway for missing kayaker, Waiwera
Source: New Zealand Police A search and rescue operation is underway this morning after reports of a kayaker missing in the water near Waiwera. Emergency services were called to the...
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Information sought on serious assault, Matangi
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a serious assault in Matangi are asking the public for help in identifying the offenders. Two people were trying to speak to the occupants...
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Police pleased with safe and fun Electric Avenue crowd
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police on safety patrol around the Electric Avenue concerts on Friday and Saturday are pleased with the behaviour of the event attendees. An estimated 43,000...
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Police continue to investigate after Papakura shooting leaves man in moderate condition
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police are following “strong lines of enquiry”, after an Auckland shooting on Saturday...
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Man appears in court after Auckland assault leaves two seriously hurt
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside the central Auckland Library on Lorne Street. RNZ / Lucy Xia A 65-year-old man has appeared in court over a serious stabbing in Auckland’s CBD...
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Lindis Pass reopened after crash leaves one seriously hurt
Source: Radio New Zealand The closure is from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Lindis Pass / State Highway 8 has reopened after a single-vehicle...
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Person seriously injured, another arrested in Auckland’s Glen Eden
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Great North Road around 10am. RNZ A person has been seriously injured in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden. Police were called...
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Man arrested after Central Auckland assault leaves two seriously hurt
Source: Radio New Zealand Police recovered a knife at the scene and a 65-year-old man was arrested by responding staff. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man has been arrested after...
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Serious assault, Lorne Street
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews: One person has been arrested, and two people injured, after a serious assault on Lorne Street late last night....
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Lindis Pass closed, one seriously hurt after crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The closure is from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Lindis Pass/State Highway 8 has been closed and one person...
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Charges laid after Taranaki police forced to retreat from ‘hostile’ group at car meet
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Taranaki Police have laid charges against two people after encountering what they described as a “hostile” group of people at a car meet in...
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$74k necklace heist using pole thwarted, police say
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ A woman’s attempt to nick a $74,500 necklace using a pole has been thwarted thanks to the quick thinking of workers at the...
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Attempted $74,500 jewellery theft lands one in Auckland District Court
Source: New Zealand Police A 26-year-old woman’s plan to allegedly steal a $74,500 necklace in Auckland’s CBD was derailed this afternoon after quick actions of store employees. Police were called...
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Two men charged after antisocial road behaviour in Oaonui
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Taranaki Area Commander, Inspector Mark Miller: Taranaki Police have arrested one person and summonsed another following antisocial road user behaviour in Oaonui last weekend....
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Youth justice: police take actions against fewer children, young people
Source: Radio New Zealand There has been fewer cases of police taking action against children and young people, latest data from the Ministry of Justice shows. Police have taken action...
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Two Napier men charged in relation to Sharlene Smith homocide
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they hope the arrest would reassure Sharlene’s family and the community. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Two Napier men have been charged in connection with...
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Road rage leads to assault and serious injury in Hamilton
Source: Radio New Zealand Police had received reports that a person was assaulted at the intersection of Massey Street and Korimako Street. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person is seriously...
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Operation Fairview – Arrests made in Omahu homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Two Napier men have been charged in connection with the homicide of Sharlene Smith – one charged with her murder. Sharlene’s body was located on a...
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14 new charges result from Manawatū Police operation
Source: New Zealand Police A number of people are before the courts facing new charges following an operation by Manawatū Police on 25 February. Operation Maxim is taking place across...
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Arrest following assault, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: A man is before the courts after assaulting a woman in...
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Appeal for information following road-rage assault, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Alistair Hill, Hamilton City CIB: Hamilton Police are appealing for information following a road-rage assault that has left a person in serious condition,...
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How police linked Malcolm Rewa to a rape in the ’80s
Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in court in 2019. POOL Warning: This story contains graphic details. Serial rapist and convicted killer Malcolm Rewa was linked to the rape of...
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Cannons Creek assault, arrest made
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Police investigating an assault in Cannons Creek last week, have arrested and charged a man. On Friday...