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Bash's aversion to people wearing masks in a global pandemic didn't help his cause.
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Tu'imala Moala (nee Fulivai) died in a house fire in Tonga and her family want answers.
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A 28-year-old is accused of stealing patrol car after being bitten by police dog.
Wrong-way motorway collision: Seven injured, six seriously, near tunnel
A number of people have been injured in a head-on collision in Auckland overnight.
Killer's nurse attack revealed: Why it took six months for police to act
Police defend length of time it took to charge man who went on to kill.
International procurement process: Police officers failed to declare conflicts of interest
An investigation found the officers breached the code of conduct on various grounds.
North Shore schools temporarily in lockdown, armed police respond to firearms incident
Police are responding to what is understood to be a firearms incident in Beach Haven
One dead in fatal Christchurch crash overnight
Police were called to the scene around 12.10am.
'Disastrous' start to life: Toddler who witnessed mum kill man grows into criminal
Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was 2 when his mother, Daniella Bowman, took part in a murder.
Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'
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Unsolved disappearance: Police search new areas in 23-year mystery
Police believe there are still people who can help solve the case.
'They're making bloody excuses': WorkSafe under fire over forestry death
WorkSafe says the nearest qualified inspector was three hours away in Napier.
Two injured after car crashes into parked ute in Beach Haven
It is understood at least one of the pair suffered serious injuries in the crash.
Police probing Lower Hutt homicide reveals victim died from fatal stab wounds
Police are asking locals in the area to check their front yards for weapons.
'Tragic case': Man and woman charged after death of Gisborne toddler
Police say she suffered critical injuries at an address in Te Hapara, Gisborne.
Police continue investigation into Hokitika teen Layk Scowen’s death
Police were called to an address after the sudden death of an 18-year-old last Friday
Pedestrian hit by sightseeing tour bus in Auckland critically hurt
Explorer Bus confirmed one of its vehicles was involved.
Amber-Lee Cruickshank case: Man who gave 'inconsistent' statements to police pursued
Detectives have received new information in investigation into toddler's disappearance.
Man appears in court charged with murder of Anaru Moana
Anaru Moana was last seen in December last year.
Missing body: Pair charged with murder
Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.
Student faces suspension after active shooter threat saw school locked down
The school was locked down last week due to an active shooter threat.
Two arrested in connection with murder of Anaru Moana
Moana was reported missing in December last year and inquiries were carried out.
Lake Rotorua death: Police confirm recovered body as missing French kayaker
The man was reported missing on October 24.
Watch: Bystanders confront hammer-wielding masked robbers after jewellery heist
Police swiftly arrested 'a number of people' nearby on Lunn Ave.
Fatal collapse: Man dies speaking to police after disturbances in Auckland street
Police were responding to reports of disturbance in the street.
Probe into bank's refusal to refund fleeced pensioner's $134,000
'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'
Police called to shut down violent brawl at Taranaki boxing event
Hundreds were evacuated from the venue and six matches were left unfought
Westpac analysing victim's devices after internet banking theft
Ray Johnson lost $49,000 and wants Westpac to refund the money.
Staff member at top Wellington school charged with assault
Police confirmed they had charged the staff member.
Car crashes into garage, pins one person, traps another
The car careened off a street and into a garage where four people were gathered.
Boating tragedy: Police warn searchers rallying to 'bring little boy home to family'
The Clarks Beach community is helping with search efforts for 10-year-old today.
Thieves ram raid, smash into five Auckland businesses overnight
A dairy, Subway outlet, restaurant, vape store and car yard have all been damaged.
One dead after car crashes into power pole in Waikato
Investigators are still looking into the cause of the early morning crash.