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![Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
![One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person dead after water-related incident at Auckland’s Narrow Neck Beach
The victim was brought out of the water but could not be revived.
![Gang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shot
Police are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.
![‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekend
The road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.
!['Darkness to light': Families of Chch terror attack victims have questions answered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Darkness to light': Families of Chch terror attack victims have questions answered
After seven weeks' worth of evidence from dozens of witnesses, the inquest has concluded.
![Paramedics need realistic training for major incidents, terror inquest told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paramedics need realistic training for major incidents, terror inquest told
Multi-agency training is needed to help prepare paramedics for major incidents.
![Five of the seven injured in Hastings crash were children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five of the seven injured in Hastings crash were children
A 12-year-old remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital after a Hastings crash.
![New coastal flood maps affect thousands of properties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New coastal flood maps affect thousands of properties
'This is not triggering a conversation about managed retreat.'
![Bystanders restrained woman before police arrival after Shani's Restaurant stabbing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bystanders restrained woman before police arrival after Shani's Restaurant stabbing
Bystanders restrained the woman before police arrived.
![‘Hugely unprepared’: Critical shortcomings in learnings from 2020 Napier floods](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Hugely unprepared’: Critical shortcomings in learnings from 2020 Napier floods
The review also praised staff who went above and beyond.
![Passenger gets stuck on a cruise ship: claims it's a blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Passenger gets stuck on a cruise ship: claims it's a blast
If you’re unfortunate enough to get injured at sea, this is a pretty luxe place to rehab.
![Son jailed for savagely beating his Kiwi mum to death in Melbourne drug-fuelled rage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Son jailed for savagely beating his Kiwi mum to death in Melbourne drug-fuelled rage
Tia Minhinnick murdered his mother in February last year.
![111 call about Linwood threat ‘clearest example of Priority 1 call’, expert says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
111 call about Linwood threat ‘clearest example of Priority 1 call’, expert says
Frontline police could have possibly stopped the shooting at a second mosque.
![Man charged over pub crash that killed five people in Victoria](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man charged over pub crash that killed five people in Victoria
The man is being accused of failing to treat his low glucose levels.
![Man in court on multiple charges after six pedestrians injured in car collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man in court on multiple charges after six pedestrians injured in car collision
A 22-year-old man will appear in court today.
![Road closed: One dead in crash near Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Road closed: One dead in crash near Tauranga
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.35am.
![New bright red radios donated to rescuers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
!['Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account
'To be honest, I’m disgusted... how is that okay?"
![Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
![Truck crash near Pākaraka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
!['We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands
"... I’m not going to be carted out of the office on a gurney if I can help it."
![Residents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Residents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasion
Residents of a Hamilton street feel unsafe after latest alleged home invasion.
![Whanganui assault victim in stable condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui assault victim in stable condition
The victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.
![Drugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drugs discovered after a car broke down attempting to evade police
A 28-year-old man was chased down by police tracker dogs.
![Tourist killed, others injured in Paris attack near Eiffel Tower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourist killed, others injured in Paris attack near Eiffel Tower
The 25-year-old French citizen had spent four years in prison.
!['Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnesses
Phil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.
![Man in hospital after falling into Napier harbour while intoxicated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man in hospital after falling into Napier harbour while intoxicated
Firefighters and members of the public helped rescue the man from the water.