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Man dies after jumping into Wellington Harbour

January 28, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A 33-year-old man died after jumping from a crane in Wellington Harbour on Friday, New Zealand Police said.

New Zealand: 2023 road deaths down on previous year

December 31, 2023 New Zealand Police

While crashes on our road continue to be a leading cause of death, we have provisionally seen 340 road-related deaths in 2023, which was down 34 from 2022.

New Zealand Police generally pleased with New Year’s Eve behaviour

December 31, 2023 New Zealand Police

While the weather may have affected New Year’s Eve celebrations around the country, there were still many thousands of people gathered in various locations across Aotearoa to ring in 2024.

Be safe this New Year and have a good one

December 30, 2023 New Zealand Police

This New Year, Police encourage people celebrating to enjoy themselves, but to be sensible, look after your mates and make sure everyone gets home safely.

Homicide inquiry, Christchurch

December 21, 2023 New Zealand Police

One person is in custody as Police in Christchurch launch a homicide inquiry.

New Zealand Police arrest two men in relation to Helensville homicide

December 19, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Waitematā Police have charged two men in relation to the death of a man in Helensville last month.

New Zealand Police arrest 12 protesters following protest at Te Papa

December 11, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police said they arrested 12 people following a protest at Te Papa, where parts of the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition were defaced.

New Zealand Police disrupt crime syndicate in Wellington

December 8, 2023 New Zealand Police

A joint operation between Police and Immigration New Zealand has disrupted a criminal syndicate being operated by Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals in Wellington.

New Zealand Police investigating death of Helensville man

December 8, 2023 New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are investigating the death of a man following a serious assault in Helensville last month.

Body located in the Avon River, Hagley Park

December 7, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

A body has today been located in the Avon River near Riccarton Avenue in Christchurch, New Zealand, authorities said.