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"What we are seeing is that firearms are the big player in this."
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Trouble in paradise: Vicious assault on Waiheke Island
Father punched twice in the face while driving family to the beach for a picnic.
Southland police seize $20k, meth and guns in crackdown
Police had carried out search warrants in the area over the past two weeks.
Middle-aged adults prime target for scammers
New research shows middle-aged adults are just as likely to be scammed as the elderly.
Pedestrian hit by car in St Johns, Auckland
A pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in St Johns, Auckland, this morning.
Man seriously injured after an attack in Huntly
Victim taken to Waikato Hospital for treatment; police seek offender.
First fugitive nabbed near Otaki, manhunt continues
One of the fugitives who escaped from Police custody has been caught near Otaki.
'Who wants to die first?': Flatmates held at knifepoint
The suspects in an Onehunga home invasion threatened to cut off one of the tenant's ears.
Family's sleepless nights after terrifying door-knock
"We always thought this was one of the safest areas."
Man, 70, dragged from car and robbed during test drive
The man was pulled from his silver Subaru, on Townshend St, about 2.30pm yesterday.
Two hurt after car drives off Southern Motorway and into house
The car crashed off the Southern Motorway, down a bank and into a house in Otara.
Man injured in shooting near K Rd, central Auckland
A person suffered serious injuries after the shooting at 1.45am.
Man dies after serious assault in Ōtāhuhu, South Auckland
A scene guard remains in place as police continue to investigate today.
Two motorcycle riders critically injured after crash in Waihi
Emergency services were called to the crash on Dobson St about 12.50am.
Police 'can do better': review of prisoner custody after four escapes in a week
Police can do better at transporting prisoners after four escaped in Levin recently.
Man seriously injured after shooting at bar in South Auckland
A person nearby said there were more than a hundred people in the area at the time.
Police await post mortem report after toddler dies
It is the third death of a child investigated in Northland within the past 12 months.
How to fix Auckland's 'tedious' nightlife
Strict rules risk making Auckland's nightlife 'tedious'. So how could it be changed?
Fourth escaped prisoner this week, police launch national review
Levi Parekuka escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital just after 4pm.
Man arrested five months after child shot with slug gun near Gisborne
A 42-year-old man was arrested today in relation to the incident on March 5, in Patutahi.
Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt
Raymond Burnside, 45, was assaulted on his way home in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening.
Arrests made following early morning aggravated robbery
Police have reason to believe the group is connected to similar aggravated robberies.
Man charged with murder over Waikato death
Police were called to a Tokoroa house after reports of a serious incident.
Watch: Bad Grandpa! Mobility scooter rider in hilarious police pursuit
The slow-speed pursuit was captured on video.
Levin fugitive's big brother: 'Relax for a day, then hand yourself in'
Karlo Witana says his brother was "actually a really good kid" but had had a tough life.
Devast8 case: Police admit deleting video evidence
'We acknowledge that the officer should not have deleted the first video.'
Wild ride: New Zealand's zany love affair with the mobility scooter
Kiwis have found some creative uses for the motorised scooters.
Police admit error after inmates' daring court escape
As of 6am police had not found Wiremu Eparaima, Te Wera Hemara and Emmanuel Witana.
More than $500,000 of damage done to heavy machinery at West Cost mining site
Three big trucks, a fuel tanker, a loader and two or three diggers were smashed.
Manurewa teen missing for four days found
Auckland teen Chloe Mears has been missing since Sunday.
Bomb scare forces Auckland workers out of city office building
About seven employees were evacuated from the Baycorp NZ offices.
Carjacking trio escape police custody, on run in Levin
Police say they're committed to locating and arresting offenders as quickly as possible.
Expert advice: What to do if you get a suspicious knock at the door
Have a phone by your bed and don't unlock the door, police say.
Woman walks free on cocaine money laundering charge
The masters-educated woman laundered $54,000 in cocaine sales.