Over 400 front-line police officers are being trained to use Tasers in Central District, providing another tactical option in the Police toolbox.
The roll-out of Tasers across the country ... More
A farmer who died yesterday when the bulldozer he was using went down a bank into a gully has been named as Malcolm Alexander Squire from Tokomaru.
Mr Squire, aged 54, was using the ... More
Whanganui residents are likely to see considerable helicopter activity over and near the city this weekend (Saturday, 20 March and Sunday 21 March).
Three rescue helicopters from the ... More
Family violence cases in Central District are now being reviewed by dedicated area coordinators to ensure that appropriate intervention has taken place to reduce further risks to victims.
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A 21-year-old man has appeared in the District Court at Morrinsville today (Tuesday, 2 March) charged with manslaughter and driving with excess blood alcohol causing injury following a fatal car ... More
A 17-year-old youth from Whanganui has been charged following an aggravated robbery at a dairy during which a mother and daughter were assaulted.
The incident occurred on Sunday, 21 ... More
