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Police have arrested five people following the termination of two operations in Central Otago and Queenstown. On 24 June three search warrants were executed in Alexandra targeting the supply of MDMA and cannabis. The three addresses were linked to the long-term supply of illicit drugs in the communi

Thirty-eight new cops are graduating from their initial training at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) today, Wednesday 24 June. Like their police colleagues across New Zealand, they have deeply felt the loss of Constable Matthew Hunt, and will wear huia pins to honour him at their graduat

Police have put a halt on recruiting after a large increase in applications during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. There are 160 recruits going through the Police College at the moment, and plans to train a further 320 by the end of the year. But anyone wishing to sign up for a career with the pol

Fourteen people have been arrested and 50 vehicles have been recovered after 112 Jucy rental vehicles were stolen last week In a release, police said they understand 112 vehicles were stolen from the car yard in Mangere last week. Fifty of the vehicles have been recovered so far. “The vast majority

Police have confirmed that they have arrested a man in relation to an incident near Te Anau on Wednesday. The man who was believed to be armed was apprehended on Thursday afternoon and faces a variety of charges. He is expected to appear in court today (Fri). The search started after Police attempte

Two people have been arrested following the assault of a young girl in Invercargill at the weekend which circulated on social media. The video appeared to have been taken between 4pm and 4.30pm at Southland Girls’ High School, near Splash Palace swimming pool, on Sunday and showed two girls deliveri

Police are appealing for members of the public who may have witnessed or have information about a crash outside the Four Square on Main Street, Mataura. The incident occurred about 6.20pm on Saturday 4 May. A vehicle, described as a white or light-coloured four-wheel-drive, reversed into a red Honda

Police and ambulance attended a serious crash in Southland tonight on Watt Road, Otatara. A motorbike collided with a power pole and the rider sustained critical injuries. The crash occurred at about 10pm and the Serious Crash Unit are completing a scene examination. Motorists are asked to avoid the