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![Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin
Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.
![Man in serious condition after being shot in Rolleston](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Man in serious condition after being shot in Rolleston
"Initial indications are that the incident involved people known to each other."
![West Auckland shooting: One person seriously injured in incident at Rānui house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
West Auckland shooting: One person seriously injured in incident at Rānui house
At least one person is understood to have been critically injured in a shooting.
![Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
!['Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
![Police at property after sudden death in Ranui, West Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police at property after sudden death in Ranui, West Auckland
Police are now treating the death as "unexplained" .
![4WD tragedy: Crash that killed boy, 7, remains under police probe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
4WD tragedy: Crash that killed boy, 7, remains under police probe
New details emerge of tragedy claimed life of "little ninja".
!['Utterly tragic': Newborn's death and why dialling 0800 was a factor - coroner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Utterly tragic': Newborn's death and why dialling 0800 was a factor - coroner
Coroner says baby's death eight hours after birth "utterly tragic".
![Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties
Uber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.
![Person in critical condition, street cordoned off, police investigating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Person in critical condition, street cordoned off, police investigating
Police say inquiries are continuing to determine how the person was hurt.
![Auckland Southern Motorway crash: Nine people treated by paramedics after three-car crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Auckland Southern Motorway crash: Nine people treated by paramedics after three-car crash
One person taken to hospital.
![Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
![Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms
It includes a boost to cover DHB deficits before the new health reforms.
!['They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
![Two men in hospital, one critical after fight in Papakura](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Two men in hospital, one critical after fight in Papakura
Police were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.
!['Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
![Police still piecing together details of crash that killed four Invercargill teens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police still piecing together details of crash that killed four Invercargill teens
Police still investigating a crash that killed four Southland teenagers in Invercargill.
![Young dad a 'lucky one' after suffering cardiac arrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Young dad a 'lucky one' after suffering cardiac arrest
Young father fortunate wife knew CPR, saving him after a cardiac arrest.
![Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
![Driveway explosion leaves man with burns to 70 per cent of his body](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Driveway explosion leaves man with burns to 70 per cent of his body
He has been in a critical but stable condition in intensive care.