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35 days ago

Deceased man at Muaūpoko Park

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police are investigating after a man was found deceased at Muaūpoko Park near Lake Horowhenua in Levin yesterday afternoon.
Police were called at 5.40pm yesterday, after the man was located in a building at the park.
At this early stage of our enquiries the man’s death is being treated as … View more
Police are investigating after a man was found deceased at Muaūpoko Park near Lake Horowhenua in Levin yesterday afternoon.
Police were called at 5.40pm yesterday, after the man was located in a building at the park.
At this early stage of our enquiries the man’s death is being treated as suspicious, pending the results of a post mortem which will take place in the coming days.
A scene guard is in place in Muaūpoko Park and Levin residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the area as a scene examination and other enquiries are carried out.
If anyone has information which they think might be relevant to our enquiries, please update us online or call 105.
Please use the reference number 241017/7823.

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45 days ago

Is this yours?

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

A framed copy of the Victoria cross was handed into the Palmerston North Police Station and we are hoping to reunite it with the owner.
If this is yours, and you can prove ownership, please contact 105 referencing file number 241007/0350.

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58 days ago

Incident in Pātea

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police in Pātea, Taranaki are working to resolve an incident that took place in Hadfield Street earlier today.

Officers were called to the property around 3:50am to a report of someone being unlawfully at an address.

It’s not believed anyone is injured, however, members of the Armed … View more
Police in Pātea, Taranaki are working to resolve an incident that took place in Hadfield Street earlier today.

Officers were called to the property around 3:50am to a report of someone being unlawfully at an address.

It’s not believed anyone is injured, however, members of the Armed Offenders Squad are assisting local staff in the area working to safely resolve the incident.

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86 days ago

Collision in Stratford

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Emergency services are responding to a collision involving a train and a truck at the intersection of State Highway 3 and Radnor Street, Stratford.

The crash was reported at 6:42am and one person is being treated for serious injuries.

State Highway 3 is blocked and traffic management is in … View more
Emergency services are responding to a collision involving a train and a truck at the intersection of State Highway 3 and Radnor Street, Stratford.

The crash was reported at 6:42am and one person is being treated for serious injuries.

State Highway 3 is blocked and traffic management is in place at the scene.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and use and alternative route where possible.

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127 days ago

Homicide in Palmerston North

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a woman at a Palmerston North address overnight.

Emergency services were called about 12.10am after reports of a person being seriously injured at a residential property in Featherston Street, Roslyn.

The victim received medical … View more
Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a woman at a Palmerston North address overnight.

Emergency services were called about 12.10am after reports of a person being seriously injured at a residential property in Featherston Street, Roslyn.

The victim received medical attention but died at the scene.

Cordons have been put in place and a scene examination will be carried out over the following days.

This will be a shock to many in our city, however we do not believe there is a risk to the wider community.

The investigation is in its early stages, but the public can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area while these enquiries are ongoing.

More information will be released proactively when it becomes available.

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