Since Sunday, five petrol stations have been targeted by robbers and burglars.

Pakowhai Rd was closed and diversions in place along Te Ara Kahikatea and Elwood Rd.

Guns, drugs, ammo and cash were seized in a police raid at a prominent man's home.

Armed police descended on Ohautira Rd about 8.15am on Tuesday after a body was found.

Police have advised the public to avoid the area.

Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.

The woman suffered a minor injury but did not require medical attention.

The first of new high-tech cameras has been rolled out with a community's blessing.

He was last seen near Horowhenua College this morning.

David Benbow's ex-partner told him she 'despises' him as he's jailed for life.

The officer has been placed on restricted duties while the matter is before the court.

The driver may have had a medical event.

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The franchise owner said his stores have been robbed eight times this year.

The Justice Minister accepts the ban will be a challenge to implement.

The 49-year-old talked to 'a number of' underage girls through social media, police say.

The brawl follows a week of violence in Taitā, Lower Hutt.

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The reasons for the name suppression are also suppressed.

A witness said there were 'police everywhere with guns'.

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The man allegedly followed the woman out of a gaming room to her car on Edinburgh St.

Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.

The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident.

A worker says the store has been hit at least four times before.