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News snippets from across the region.

"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.

Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.

The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.

Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.

Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.

Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.

Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.

Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.

Power outage for Far North.

Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.

The 18-year-old victim's name is Krillan Koni Brown.

"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."

Two community groups targeted in burglaries.

Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.

Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.

Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.

A motorist is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Mangere Bridge.

Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.

Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.

Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.

Rare sculptures, early colonial pottery, even a Jim Beam 'Hone Heke' decanter at auction.

Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.

Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.