On Thursday, 5 April the Central District Highway Patrol ran a vehicle and road safety operation on State Highway One at Sanson.
The operation ran from 4pm through to 6pm and was designed ... More
Eighty people are facing a variety of charges after a series of search warrants were executed across Central District over the last couple of days.
The arrests were part of a combined ... More
For the last two year's Easter in Central District has been marred by a tragedy on the road and Police are hoping not to see that trend continue.
In 2010 two people were killed in a crash ... More
Police in Whanganui are investigating the death of a woman which is believed to be drug-related.
Sanchia Wilson (33) who had recently moved to Whanganui from Hamilton, was taken to hospital ... More
Recorded crime in Central District is now at its lowest level per head of population for at least 15 years and the District continues to see a rise in the number of offences resolved.
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Public information about drugs is being hailed as a major contributor to the increase in cannabis seizures during this year's recovery operation in Central District.
The annual operation ... More
