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Young people on roof at Wiri youth justice residence
Source: Radio New Zealand It is unclear how many youth are on the roof. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A group of young people have climbed onto the roof at...
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Govt Cuts – Govt’s extreme anti-Māori agenda ramps up with another 27 roles proposed to go at Te Puni Kōkiri – PSA
Source: PSA – Proposed cuts would see more than 100 job losses overall Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri would be further gutted by a proposal to axe 27 roles to...
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Stronger trespass laws pass first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which strengthens trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says....
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Panel finds Judge Ema Aitken’s conduct does not justify removal
Source: New Zealand Government The panel which inquired into alleged conduct by Judge Ema Aitken has found her removal is not justified, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct...
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Homicide probe launched into Lower Hutt death
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene on Malone Road on 9 April. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead outside an address...
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Social Investment Agency examining how it handles conflicts of interest as part of review
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (File photo) (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency is examining how it handles conflicts of...
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Homicide investigation launched, Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Hutt Valley Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt...
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Burglars strike twice in a night in New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth ended with three young adults and one youth in custody after being caught by Police for unlawfully being in...
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PSA – Govt cost cutting puts Ministry of Justice jobs supporting Māori-Crown relations at risk
Source: PSA A proposal to cut 26 roles at the Ministry of Justice would undermine the Ministry’s ability to deliver on its Te Tiriti obligations, in the latest example the Government’s...
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Police make arrests as pressure continues on gangs in firearms investigations
Source: New Zealand Police Police in west Auckland have made several arrests in separate operations focusing on firearms offending, all in a morning’s work. Yesterday morning the Waitematā Gang Disruption...
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Thousands of litres of diesel stolen from Marton business
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the loss of a large amount of fuel was a major hit for a local business (file photo). 123rf Police are investigating a theft...
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Youth arrested for Southland burglaries and fuel thefts
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a string of burglaries and fuel thefts in Southland have arrested a 17-year-old youth and say the swift response should be a warning to...
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Police investigating fuel theft from Marton business
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the theft of about 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business this week. The theft happened on Tuesday, between 4.20am and 4.50am...
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Witnesses to fatal mobility scooter in New Plymouth crash sought by police
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people had fallen from the mobility scooter last month. (File photo) 123rf/Igor & Alina Barilo Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a...
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Appeal for information following fatal mobility scooter crash, New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sophie Gurnsey: Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday 5 March...
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NZ film director Michael Seresin’s grandson Finbar Sullivan fatally stabbed in London park
Source: Radio New Zealand Finbar Sullivan. Supplied / London Metropolitan Police The 21-year-old grandson of acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Michael Seresin has been stabbed to death in a busy London...
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North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Radio New Zealand Imagery of Cyclone Vaianu from 9 April. NOAA Sandbags are being made available across Coromandel as officials brace for what they say could be a significant...
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Four teens arrested after ram-raid in Wellington suburb of Miramar
Source: Radio New Zealand Four teenagers have been arrested following an early morning ram-raid. RNZ / REECE BAKER Four teenagers have been arrested following an early morning ram-raid in the...
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Last call on red tape: Alcohol Bill open for submissions
Source: New Zealand Government The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last week and is now open for submissions at...
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Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid
Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour....
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Chambers told Phillips doco producer he’d ‘love to catch up’ before starting police commissioner job
Source: Radio New Zealand Chambers said last week police did not handle the documentary properly and the process was under review. RNZ / Supplied / Police The police commissioner told...
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Lower Hutt residents say road closed as police swarm area
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have reported that a section of Malone Road is closed. Supplied Lower Hutt residents say a section of Malone Road is blocked off...
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Papanui unexplained death deemed not suspicious
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have said a post mortem had been completed and the death was referred to the Coroner. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have confirmed an unexplained...
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Post-mortem to be carried out as investigation into ‘unexplained’ Christchurch death continues
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were investigating the death. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A post-mortem would be carried out on Thursday after an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch...
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Scooter thief rolls into court
Source: New Zealand Police An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony...
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Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Jordyn Paekau: Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February....
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Investigation into unexplained death continues, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui while enquiries are carried out following an unexplained death...