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Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Police and St John staff were called to an incident on Elliott St late this morning.
Soundsplash organiser says stringent drug checking process paid off.
The stolen car was spiked, but didn't stop until it got stuck in traffic.
The crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
"Some of those victims don't ever get over it."
Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.
Four youths were taken into custody and will appear in Hamilton Youth Court today.
A pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.
A 24-year-old woman is due to appear in the Wellington District Court on Tuesday.
Aaron Joseph Hutton, 36, was arrested after months of covert investigation.
The three-month programme will be based at police stations by appointment.
Police have found the body of a fisherman who had been missing since August last year.
His family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.
The two people killed in the crash have now been named.
Police in West Auckland are looking for those involved in a late-night shooting.
Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.
Focus to change to drugs causing greater harm.
The review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.
Police called on to take "a preventive approach" in future.
One incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.
The crash occurred after a vehicle turned the wrong way onto the motorway, CCTV shows.
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Mt Roskill, Auckland, early today.
Koyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.
Inquiries are underway to identify and locate the offenders.
The funeral for alleged murder victim Martin Berry will be held this week in Whanganui.
A person has been charged with two counts of murder in relation to a homicide in Taranaki.
'Four or five police with guns pointing at me and my friend. It was pretty scary.'