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12 hours ago
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Police launch homicide investigation in Tūrangi
Police have stationed a guard at the scene. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have launched a homicide investigation, after a woman was found dead at a property in the central North Island on Friday. Emergency services were called to an address in Hinerangi Street, Tūrangi at about 6.30am. Police say a scene guard is currently stationed at the property. They are asking anyone who has information or footage relating to the incident to get in touch. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

RNZ News
20 hours ago
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Police attend serious family harm incident in Turangi
Emergency services were called to the address about 6.30am on Friday. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are at the scene of a serious family harm incident in Turangi. Emergency services were called to the address about 6.30am on Friday. A scene guard was at the property and enquiries were ongoing. More to come. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

RNZ News
2 days ago
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Roads closed in central Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill due to police incident
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have closed a road in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill, as officers respond to a family harm incident. A section of White Swan Road has been blocked off, with cordons in place between Ellis Ave and Richardson Rd. Officers are attempting to engage with an individual in a nearby residence. Police say the matter is contained and there is no risk to the wider community. This is breaking news, more to follow Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

RNZ News
2 days ago
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Police say body found in Christchurch car park
A body has been found in a Christchurch car park. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Police say a body has been found in a car park in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton. Police said they were notified that a body had been found in a car park in Leslie Hills Drive at about 4.40pm on Wednesday. They say they are investigating the circumstances of the death. ... More to come Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

RNZ News
10-06-2025
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Stolen car driven towards police before hitting school bus
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A stolen car has collided with a school bus in Lower Hutt on Wednesday morning after evading road spikes set up by police. Police said they received reports of a stolen vehicle being driven erratically in the Eastbourne area, heading towards Lower Hutt, at about 8.30am. "Police deployed and set up spikes in an attempt to stop the vehicle." A spokesperson said the driver then swerved towards officers standing on the street, avoiding the spikes, before colliding with a school bus which continued on. "No injuries were reported and police will be following up with the bus driver." Police said they have since recovered the stolen vehicle in Lower Hutt. It will undergo a forensic examination. However, the offenders fled on foot.