Tag: youth_services

Police Accept IPCA Findings on Child Care Placements, Emphasize Staff Decisions

9 Jun 2026 10:36 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police accept an IPCA report on placing children in alternative care, affirming staff made thoughtful decisions while committing to continuous process improvements and refreshed guidance for frontline officers.

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Five Arrested After Car Thefts in Canterbury

6 Jun 2025 3:24 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Rangiora Police apprehended five individuals in Pegasus following car thefts in Canterbury. The suspects, aged 13 to 23, face charges including unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.

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