Oaonui, Taranaki homicide: Two men arrested after Jacob Ramsay found dead
The men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court today.
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Iwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana ban
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Rugby skills session gets Stratford youth prepared
Children from the district enjoyed some free rugby training from local premier clubs.
Police accused of insensitivity over Kaoss Price's death
Kaoss Price, 22, was shot after he rammed a police car on SH3 on Saturday night.
'He's only a kid': Friend of Kaoss Price says shooting was unjustified
The 22-year-old was shot dead on State Highway 3 after a run-in with officers.
Kaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack drivers
The review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.
Police shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never was
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Fatal police shootings: Call for change in approach
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Kaoss Price shooting: Investigation centres on witnesses and vehicles
Police would reveal more information later this week.
The man shot dead by police: A dark past and a promise to 'make changes'
An associate of Kaoss Price spent some time speaking with him the morning before he died.
Police shooting victim rammed patrol car after cops stopped friend's vehicle
Police are expected to give further details during a media conference at 11am today.
Fatal police shooting: Victim's history of fleeing officers
A man died after he was shot during a traffic stop in New Plymouth.
Roads remain closed after fatal police shooting in New Plymouth
Police are expected to give an update this morning following last night's shooting.
Fatal police shooting: Man dead after officers stop vehicle
Police are working to identify the person and notify their next of kin.
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
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Sliver of land sparks confiscation debate
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