Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.
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71 pilot whales die after stranding on Chatham Islands beach
All of them either died or were euthanised after it was clear refloating wasn't an option.
Reports of a stabbing in Christchurch: One in serious condition
Armed police swarmed the address where the serious incident was unfolding.
'Looks like a war zone': 7 teens arrested after McDonald’s targeted in robbery
'Every single window is broken, from the drive-through to the entrance.'
Body found floating near Beach Haven wharf, police investigating
The death is being treated as unexplained.
Drunk drivers, assaults, and arrests: Dunedin police tackle weekend mayhem
On Sunday morning, several drivers were stopped for drunk driving following a boozy night.
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
Editorial: It’s time to ramp up the response to violent boy-racer meets
OPINION: The Police Association has slammed the events where officers are targeted.
'Is nothing sacred anymore': Dismay at funeral services arson attack
'We were so lucky the FENZ crews were able to get there so quickly to stop it.'
Government targets drink-drivers with 3.3 million breath tests a year
Kirkpatrick supports crackdown to make roads safer, citing personal loss to drink-driving
Watch: Moment gunshots ring out in East Auckland suburban shooting that killed grandad
Grandfather was found in a courier van with a gunshot wound and died at the scene.
Pakuranga gunshots caught on camera
Audio of the moment a person was fatally shot has emerged. Video / Supplied
Homicide investigation launched after grandad gunned down
'I ran over to see if he was still alive ... but he was already gone.'
Driver admits fatally injuring motorcyclist
A driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.
One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls
One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene
A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.
More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.
'Traffic hazard': Residents, road users demand safety barriers be removed
People have spoken out, saying the concrete separators do more harm than good.
Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze
OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.
Rob Rattenbury: Are NZ cops paid enough?
OPINION: NZ police are being enticed across the ditch.
Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'
'Hope you get what you deserve': Man hit by two vehicles was walking home from 'family event'
'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'
Have you seen Lavanda? Police, family fear for girl, 15, missing in Waikato
She was last seen in the rural community of Tapapa yesterday evening.
Watch - 'Hostile and violent': Boy racer events orchestrated to attack cops - police union
Video footage shows a ute reversing at speed to ram a police vehicle.
Firefighter dies after being struck by police car
Police say he was on foot when hit by police car driven by an on-duty officer.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.
Simeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-driving
The Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.
Watch: Four police cars damaged in 'hostile, violent' car event
Four police cars were damaged in total.
Watch: Ute rams police car during 'Hamilton invasion' as boy racers descend on city
The ute can be seen reversing at speed and ramming the police car.
Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market
The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.
Autopsy completed on 5-year-old found dead in pond
Authorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.
Revealed: The Bay of Plenty's favourite illicit drugs - and the harm they do
Wastewater testing reveals the amount of drugs Bay people are consuming.