Man found dead with knife in his chest after falling from ladder
But CIB didn't visit Kevin O'Grady's home for 10 days, despite concerns being raised.
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The incorrect report sparked an emergency services callout.
One dead in suspicious Waitaanga house fire
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The incident is a first for the school.
Drink-driving police officer denied discharge without conviction
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Auckland driver rams police car in desperate getaway attempt
He is due to face various vehicle and assault charges in the Auckland District Court.
Motorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklings
A duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.
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Police have urged people to come forward with information on the homicide.
Serious assault with weapon in Hastings thought to be gang-related
A man was seriously injured after an alleged gang-related assault with a weapon.
David Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friend
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Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised
'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'
Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
Kowhai Park fire considered suspicious
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'Bloody wrong': Family furious at WorkSafe decision not to prosecute after forestry death
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Head Hunters asset seizure case: Trial begins in police bid to strip Wayne Doyle of wealth
The Police Commissioner wants to seize more than $12m from alleged president Wayne Doyle.
80yo charged with murdering his wife at Mount Maunganui retirement village
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Murder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrial
David Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.
'Mindless offending': Police warn Te Teko residents to be wary of mail thieves
Mail has gone missing, been dumped on the side of the road or found miles away.
Kids rode in boot in stolen car joyride
Police referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.
Shock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for life
The father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
Albany car yard burglary: Auckland police charge two men over stolen jet skis, ramming cop cars
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One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
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Man accused of New Windsor dairy stabbing was on electronic bail
The police prosecutor said police had opposed the bail.
Stabbed dairy owners had long feared they'd be attacked
Neighbour says calm, softly spoken owner had been “scared all the time”.
24yo charged after New Windsor dairy stabbing attack left two injured
A male stabbing victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.