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![Tauranga police appeal for sightings of Papamoa Beach surfer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tauranga police appeal for sightings of Papamoa Beach surfer
Emergency services searched the area until midnight.
![Catfished: Kiwi loses $840,000 to online romance scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Catfished: Kiwi loses $840,000 to online romance scam
Kiwis lost nearly $19m in online fraud reported to Netsafe in the past year.
![Swimmers get into trouble at Mosquito Beach, Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Swimmers get into trouble at Mosquito Beach, Auckland
The group were now all out of the water, a police spokeswoman said.
![SH2 reopened after Upper Hutt fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
SH2 reopened after Upper Hutt fatal crash
The road is now open again after this morning's crash in Elderslea.
!['Pools of blood': Person in hospital with serious injuries after fight in West Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Pools of blood': Person in hospital with serious injuries after fight in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene on Kervil Ave in Te Atatu Peninsula.
![White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done
An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.
![Police seize haul of ecstasy-like drugs in Wgtn raids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police seize haul of ecstasy-like drugs in Wgtn raids
Police have raided seven Wellington properties and arrested two people.
![Aramoana massacre: Nephew of policeman killed says he's 'proud' of his uncle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aramoana massacre: Nephew of policeman killed says he's 'proud' of his uncle
It was New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting for 29 years.
![Violent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Violent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself
High-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.
![Fugitive on the run for a month caught by police, following Facebook taunts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fugitive on the run for a month caught by police, following Facebook taunts
Mathew Kidman, 40, said on social media: 'Catch me if you can'
![Watch: Police investigate after cop filmed swearing at teen suspects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Watch: Police investigate after cop filmed swearing at teen suspects
A boy hiding in a ceiling attempted to assault the officer and threatened to stab him.
![The future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'
Police design branded hijab as part of front line uniform, to be worn first by Zeena Ali
![Person trapped after crash at Coopers Beach, Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person trapped after crash at Coopers Beach, Northland
"One person was trapped in their vehicle and was extracted from the vehicle," Fenz says.
![Dilworth: Former assistant principal admits sex crimes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dilworth: Former assistant principal admits sex crimes
Ian Wilson held several positions of responsibility during his time at the school.
![Many Kiwis believe cars are speeding on their streets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Many Kiwis believe cars are speeding on their streets
One-in-four New Zealanders believe it is not safe to cycle, says a report.
!['Freak accident': Father's mystery sudden death on way to jury service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Freak accident': Father's mystery sudden death on way to jury service
His wife had just given birth to their second child a month ago.
![Armed police stop vehicles in Auckland after person reported to be carrying firearm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Armed police stop vehicles in Auckland after person reported to be carrying firearm
'Police take these reports seriously and were armed as a precaution,' a spokeswoman said.
![Queenstown arrest disrupts national meth supply - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Queenstown arrest disrupts national meth supply - police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a two-month-long investigation.
![Latest Northland shooting not a random attack - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Latest Northland shooting not a random attack - police
Police suspect multiple people know exactly what happened.
![Police investigate death at 'transient' home in Manurewa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police investigate death at 'transient' home in Manurewa
A resident says there were regular arguments at the home but they were good neighbours.
![Body of missing man found in Waikawa River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Body of missing man found in Waikawa River
It's thought that the man was whitebaiting at the time.
![Three-car crash in West Auckland: road blocked, one person injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three-car crash in West Auckland: road blocked, one person injured
Police are responding to a serious crash in West Auckland.
![A Moment In Crime Podcast: Hell in paradise - the Aramoana massacre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime Podcast: Hell in paradise - the Aramoana massacre
A Moment In Crime episode 13 looks back at the 1990 Aramoana mass shooting and siege.
![Witness describes 'massive explosion' as man falls on tracks near Britomart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Witness describes 'massive explosion' as man falls on tracks near Britomart
The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
![Search will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Search will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beach
The search will continue until nightfall and begin again tomorrow.
![Man hospitalised after getting electric shock crossing train tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man hospitalised after getting electric shock crossing train tracks
The man was transported to Auckland Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
![One person dies in crash near Invercargill overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One person dies in crash near Invercargill overnight
The vehicle the person was driving collided with a power pole near Oreti Beach.
!['Mr Big' boss of alleged 1-tonne drug syndicate extradited from Italy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Mr Big' boss of alleged 1-tonne drug syndicate extradited from Italy
Alleged drug boss arrested in Italy, now in Covid-19 prison isolation facing 94 charges.
![Man missing for three days in ranges found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man missing for three days in ranges found
The young man was rescued after spending three nights in the open in rainy conditions.