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Offender levy kicks in Thursday
New on-the-spot orders will allow police to remove an alleged offender from a home for up to five days to "calm things down".

Man arrested after knife threat
Police have arrested a man after they were called to an incident in Lower Hutt where he allegedly threatened someone with a knife.

Police seek trio over Papakura bashing
Three men who kidnapped and bashed a man in the south Auckland town of Papakura last night are still on the loose.

Strip club dad convicted of assault
A man who left his baby son unattended in a car while he visited a Wellington strip club has admitted assaulting the child's mother.

Stabbing accused named
A 25-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother in a fight, has had his name suppression order lifted.

Head injuries spark homicide inquiry
Hamilton police want to hear from anyone who saw a middle-aged man in slippers who was attacked in the city on Saturday night.

Hamilton police launch homicide investigation
An investigation is underway after a man believed to be in his late 50s or early 60s was found dead in Hamilton this morning.

Drink-drive officer had won distinctions
A decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.

Second charge for Tauranga murder accused
Police say the investigation into the murders of Ravneet and Anna Sangha is "far from over" despite a 23-year-old man being charged with both murders.

Police pair guilty of attacking students
A victim of two off-duty policemen found guilty of a drunken assault is calling for justice after their bid for a discharge without conviction.