Gunfire reportedly heard in Papakura, police following up
Residents in the Smiths Ave in Papakura reported they heard gunfire just after 8pm.
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Man in serious condition after kayak flips
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Police confirm eight dead in horror crash
Two vehicles were involved the crash on SH1 near Taupo – an SUV and a van.
11 firearms stolen from police station still missing
Eleven guns allegedly stolen from a police station are still missing
Maungatapu Bridge crash: Car found with body inside
Police say a vehicle was found with a body inside
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Man in court for alleged gun theft
A man has appeared in court on charges related to the theft of guns from a police station.
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A man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.
Missing Hawke's Bay woman found dead
A helicopter was deployed as part of efforts to locate Autumn Sciascia.
Highway closed after serious crash near Timaru
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Woman, 19, charged after motorist stabbed at intersection
The charged teen and the victim were not known to each other, police say.
One person dead in Bay of Plenty crash
The crash happened on SH34, Kawerau Rd West between SH30 and Kawerau.
Man charged over motorbike store shooting: Gangster fighting for life
39-year-old man arrested and charged with attempted murder in relation to the shooting.
Unprecedented security at NZ mosques for Ramadan
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39-year-old man arrested and charged with attempted murder in relation to the shooting.
Motorist critically injured after being stabbed at Papatoetoe intersection
A person is in police custody after the incident.
Prominent Kiwi entertainer placed wife in headlock
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Father of two 'not coming home' after being crushed by moving crane
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Three dead, pedestrian seriously hurt in Anzac Day crashes
A number of crashes occurred throughout the country on Anzac Day.
The boy in a coma: 7yo's death-defying recovery after hit by car on SH1
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Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police
Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.
Pedestrian seriously hurt after collision with vehicle
Te Ngae Rd is currently blocked and diversions are in place.
Wellington bomb scare followed bus driver's stoush with passenger: witness
A 41-year-old man is in custody and due to appear in court tomorrow.
Two people trapped following serious crash in Christchurch
Marshland Rd crash in east Christchurch leaves road blocked in both directions.
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