Auckland police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, faces life in jail if convicted
Supplying cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
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Labour leaders farewell Kīngi Tūheitia
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'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
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Dogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities
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SH1 closure for road maintenance
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Major victory for mobility parking advocate
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Ginny Andersen concedes police foot patrols are up after claiming they were down
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'Get off your fat arse': Councillor's expletive-laden rant found in breach of code of conduct
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Bird of the Year voting is open
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Bricks & Mortar a reality
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'Pretty grim stuff': Veteran pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trial
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Alleged child murderer was trespassed from Hamilton motel before death of 8yo
Police have notified the IPCA of these events 'in the interests of transparency'.
Kīngi Tūheitia changed the face of Māori criminal offending through leadership - Wally Haumaha
Former top cop Wally Haumaha says the King's impact was enormous for Māori.
‘Outstanding job’: Politicians pay their respects at Kīngi Tūheitia’s tangi
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