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Prison bans Rebel members after recruitment attempt
Three senior members of the Rebel Motorcycle Club have been banned from visiting a Northland prison after attempting to recruit members there.
Crash near Foxton claims two lives
Two people are dead and five others have been taken to hospital after a vehicle carrying seven people rolled this morning near Foxton.
Man not guilty of toddler's murder
A jury in the Palmerston North High Court has today found a man not guilty of murdering a three-year-old girl but guilty of her manslaughter. Kash McKinnon died of head injuries in Palmerston North Hospital in August 2009.
Machete attack teen pleads guilty
One of two teenagers charged with attempted murder after a policeman was attacked with a machete at Taihape on December 11 last year has pleaded guilty.
Doctor shortage reaches 'crisis' level
A spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.
Gang bust blow to Rebels' NZ growth - Police
A major police operation resulting in at least 30 arrests is likely to stymie Australian gang the Rebels' growing presence in NZ, police say.
Aussie gang presence growing: cops
Luxury cars and motorbikes, drugs and thousands of dollars have been seized in a major police crackdown on organised crime.
Luxury cars, firearms, drugs seized in bust
A major police operation today has highlighted the fact that rival gangs are working together in the highly lucrative drugs trade, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
New leads on murder after appeal
Anonymous tipsters responding to an appeal for information on a vandalism attack have given police new leads on the murder of Feilding farmer Scott Guy and police have reiterated that information will be treated in confidence.
Public call police over Scott Guy vandalism lead
Going public today with images of graffiti found on murdered Manawatu farmer Scott Guy's house has led to a number of calls to police.
Vandalism lead in Scott Guy case
Police investigating the murder of farmer Scott Guy are pursuing a new lead linked to a vandalism attack on his Feilding property.
Man goes on trial for toddler's murder
Members of the public wept in court today upon hearing a 3-year-old had over 80 marks or wounds when she died.
Shark spotted in Whanganui River
Police are warning users of the Whanganui River to beware of a shark that has been spotted in the river.
Searchers looking for missing man find body
A police search and rescue team looking for missing Pahiatua man John Campbell have found a body. Mr Campbell, 64, was last seen leaving his Pahiatua home, in the Tararua district, for work at 6.45am yesterday.