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Fatal crash, State Highway 1, Timaru
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died following a crash in Timaru this morning. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Evans Street, State Highway 1, about...
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Firearm recovered following callout in Manurewa
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests and removed a firearm from the community in Manurewa. On Tuesday afternoon, Manurewa Police were called to a Great South Road...
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A guide for health professionals disclosing information to Police
Source: Reviewed May 2025 (previously titled ‘Can I tell the cops? A guide for health professionals.’ Health professionals have the significant responsibility of knowing and caring for some of the...
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Awards – Outstanding exporters to be recognised at ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards
Source: EMA Judges for the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards have announced the finalists who will be honoured at the awards gala on Friday 18 July at Mercury Baypark,...
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Serious crash, State Highway 1, Timaru
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Evans Street, State Highway 1, in Timaru this morning. Police were notified of...
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Surveys – Poll shows overwhelming majority support increase in spending on public services
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future As the Government prepares to release a Budget that will deliver further cuts to public services an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support...
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Breakdown, Rakaia River Bridge
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists using the Rakaia River should expect delays after a truck broke down on the bridge. Police were notified about 5.55am. The truck is currently blocking...
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Police acknowledge sentencing of Donald Sarratt in child sexual abuse material case
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Donald James Sarratt in the Wellington District Court today, for his role as a facilitator of a website which...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Papers, Petitions, Select Committee Reports, and Introduction of Bills – 001477
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities PETITIONS, PAPERS, SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SPEAKER: A petition has been delivered to the Clerk for presentation....
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Three arrests in Wairoa in relation to weekend incidents
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Three Wairoa men are before the courts following three separate, unrelated incidents in the town over...
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Youth offenders caught red handed
Source: New Zealand Police A group of young people had their plans foiled after a break-in at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre last night. Mall security reported a burglary taking place...
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Report shows Govt’s callous lack of support for system at breaking point
Source: Green Party A new report from Aotearoa Educators’ Collective, released today, has confirmed what teachers, students, and whanau have been calling out for years–our learning support system is overstretched,...
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Arrest made in Poukawa assault on cyclists
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard: A man has been arrested in relation to an assault in Hawke’s Bay last month in which cyclists competing...
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Woman charged over apartment burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made arrests following an early morning burglary at a Devonport apartment building. Two offenders were seen allegedly breaking into the Queens Parade complex just...
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Caught on camera: Gang member arrested in Paihia
Source: New Zealand Police An eagle-eyed camera operator alerted Police to a person possessing a firearm in Paihia overnight. “At around 2am Police were notified by Kaitaia cameras that a...
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A 22 year old mystery solved
Source: New Zealand Police A 22 year old Lake Taupo mystery involving a Russian stuntman has been solved thanks to some useful information being sent in following an appeal by...
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Legal News – Former NZ Associate Minister Of Foreign Affairs Calls On NZ Government To Uphold International Law Over US Designation of Cuba
Source: Hon Matthew Robson Former NZ Associate Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Hon Matt Robson, has called on the New Zealand Government to uphold International Law. “New Zealand prides itself on...
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Manslaughter charge laid following Papatoetoe death
Source: New Zealand Police An additional charge has been laid over a man’s death following an alleged assault at a Papatoetoe bus stop last month. On 27 April, 61-year-old Peter...
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Man arrested in FBI bust has thousands in assets restrained
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard Police have restrained more than $650,000 in assets, following the arrest of a Wellington-based man on Friday as part of...
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Parakao homicide investigation: Updated appeal
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are continuing an appeal for information in relation to the death of Whangārei man Geoffrey Ware. A homicide investigation has been underway since the...
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10 days of TLC for Mason Bay homestead |
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house By Sarah Wilcox Volunteers atop Big Sandhill looking south to the Ernest Islands and The Gutter | Riki Everest In January...
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One to appear in court following aggravated robbery, Ashhurst
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager A 20-year-old man is before the courts following an aggravated robbery in Ashhurst. On Saturday...
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Update – homicide investigation, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson Police investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City are continuing to appeal to those who may...
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Health – Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge
Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption, the NZ Drug Foundation...
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Team effort to rescue teens
Source: New Zealand Police Packing a personal locator beacon paid off for two teenagers when one was swept down a river north of Wellington today. The two 15-year-olds were returning...
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Police make arrest over Masterton fires
Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police have made an arrest in relation to seven suspicious fires in Masterton earlier this year. Six churches and a local business were damaged by...
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Fatal crash, Waipawa
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Waipawa early this morning. Emergency services were called to Racecourse Road about 4.05am. Sadly, one person has...