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A person who attended told the Herald they were "horrified" by the comment.
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Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Finding better outcomes after family violence - the career legacy of Sam Aberahama
Aberahama left police and Tairāwhiti after 14 years as area commander to be with whānau.
Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face
Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.
One dead after fiery two-vehicle crash closes SH1, helicopter sent to scene
Initial reports suggested serious injuries.
Watch: Ram raiders smash through security grille, ransack vege store
Several offenders smashed the security grill to steal cigarettes, chocolate and drinks.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Homicide investigation launched after man dropped off at Northland hospital dies
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Gang brawl in Porirua leaves one person in hospital with serious injuries
Police were called to the fight around 1pm today.
'You are my servant': Auckland bus driver abused then punched in face
A passenger told the driver it was his country, later unleashing a vicious assault.
'I started to run': Grey Lynn shooting witness says family too scared to return home
A family on Tuarangi Rd has moved out after ongoing trouble in the neighbourhood.
Police urge neighbours of Grey Lynn shooting location to do the 'right thing'
Officers are going door-to-door as they investigate a homicide in Grey Lynn this week.
Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
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Person critically injured in Pakuranga Heights, police cordon off street
St John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Three charged with murder of Sidney Ross Bridson nearly a year after housefire
The men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court later today.
Focus: Police update Grey Lynn shooting
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Reports of a firearm discharged in Grey Lynn
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'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scam
The scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.
One dead in SH2 crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.
'Spoiled child': Ponsonby CEO charged over road rage incident
The pensioner's family say the CEO should stop acting "like a spoiled child".
Otoko crash: Three seriously injured, State Highway 2 closed
Three people have been taken to Gisborne Hospital with serious to critical injuries.
Auckland police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, faces life in jail if convicted
Supplying cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
Hamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.
A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'
Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.
Northland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in Mangawhai
Four Wood Street businesses were impacted by the attacks.
Wellington shop windows shattered by vandals, mushrooms thrown inside
Wholly Bagels and TJ Terrace Superette each had windows shattered.