Police reporter, NZ Herald
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NZ's violent robberies shoot up
Violent robberies have increased up to 54 per cent in some parts of New Zealand.
Rescue choppers propose central control
New Zealand's rescue helicopter operators have asked the Government to fund an "air desk" - a new centralised dispatch service.
Crime investigation roles reduced
One Soco position each from Hawkes Bay and Gisborne will be disestablished, reducing manpower in the teams by a fifth and a third, respectively.
Where burglars get away scot-free
Some police stations did not solve a single burglary last year.