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Quinn Patterson exploited the same gun law loophole as the Christchurch mosque shooter to amass his arsenal. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Gun law loophole also exploited by Northland siege killer

20 Mar, 2019 5:33pm
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Quinn Patterson upgraded arsenal to military-style weapons with 100 round magazine clips.

Simon Mount, QC, helped write the Thorp Report and believes lives would have been saved in Christchurch if the recommendations were acted on. Photo / File.

NEW ZEALAND

QC says 1997 report could have saved lives in mosque tragedy

19 Mar, 2019 8:12pm
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If Thorp Report acted on, top lawyer says terror attack would not be as deadly.

Semi-automatics like the AR-15 could be banned following the deaths of 50 people in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

'Plight' of NZ firearms owners watched by NRA, emails reveal gun lobby tactics

19 Mar, 2019 5:00pm
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Gun lobby groups "remind" MPs about election votes, while Nazi photos shared online.

NEW ZEALAND

'New Zealand would be shocked' - Sniper rifles with armour piercing rounds for sale on basic licence

18 Mar, 2019 4:49pm
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A teen with basic gun licence can buy a sniper rifle and armour piercing rounds in NZ.

Semi-automatic rifles such the AR-15 can easily be converted with large magazines to military style weapons. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Minister warned 'gaps' in gun laws impossible to police

18 Mar, 2019 12:15pm
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'Negligible' chance of discovering licensed firearms owner breaking the law, say police.

A judge yesterday ordered that the face of the man charged in relation to the Christchurch massacre be pixelated. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Accused mosque killer's gun club: 'We don't foster white nationalist ideology'

17 Mar, 2019 7:41am
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Club vice-president rejects any links to white nationalism, says allegations 'unfounded'.

NEW ZEALAND

Analysis | Why PM might follow the lead of Australia on guns

16 Mar, 2019 1:41pm
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An inquiry recommended more than 20 years ago to ban the weapons used in the terror attack

A Ford Falcon - with a distinctive red bonnet - is of interest to police investigating murder of David Kuka. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mistaken identity 'execution': Police seek 'distinctive' car

14 Mar, 2019 8:00pm
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A new clue has emerged in the "execution style" murder of David Kuka.

Lacey Te Whetu today giving evidence in the High Court trial of her mother. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Mum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby dead

12 Mar, 2019 5:18pm
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Lacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.

Shane Neil and Lacey Te Whetu, Isaiah's mother, both pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of their son. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

'We cooked the baby': Dad's evidence in manslaughter trial

12 Mar, 2019 1:57pm
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Defence lawyer points out "massive memory blanks" because of synthetic cannabis.

Donna Catherine Parangi is facing a manslaughter charge over the death of eight-month-old Isaiah Neil. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Daughter to give evidence against mother at manslaughter trial

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Woman who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her baby is testifying against her mother.

Alipate Moala was duped into smuggling methamphetamine and arrested in Hong Kong in September 2015. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Duped drug mule gets new trial after interpreter bungle

10 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Rugby player with no translation experience used as interpreter for trial.

NEW ZEALAND

Justice fails to talk with Haumaha complainant after critical SSC report

9 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Three months after SSC finds 'poor communication', Justice has not spoken to complainant.

Lee Vincent, also known as Kemp Ashby, was wanted in connection to Operation Ark but arrested in a Thai immigration crackdown. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi drug kingpin dies in Thai prison

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Operation Ark party pill pioneer found dead after arrest in Thai immigration sweep.

NEW ZEALAND

Global tug-of-love battle heading to Court of Appeal

26 Feb, 2019 3:18pm
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Evidence of psychologist called into question as court rules case is of public importance.

Former top Northland police officer Kevin Burke stands in the dock at the Auckland High Court to face sex charges. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

High-ranking police officer on trial for sexual assault

11 Feb, 2019 2:58pm
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Two women have accused a Detective Inspector of sexually assaulting them.

Police investigating the murder of David Kuka 12 months ago have released a new image of car of interest to the inquiry. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Mistaken-identity murder: New image in hunt for killer

11 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Victim of mistaken identity, police probe link between two fatal shootings in Tauranga.

Marli Atu, 16, has been forced to cover up his traditional tatau tattoo at Glenfield College. Photo / Graham Hooper

NEW ZEALAND

'Shameful': Teen told to cover up traditional tattoo to challenge school rules

9 Feb, 2019 8:53pm
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Marli Atu is proud of his Pasifika heritage, plans to challenge school rule.

NEW ZEALAND

Karel Sroubek case: Prague photo that helped convince jury

1 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: The photo of Karel Sroubek smiling in his homeland despite fears for his life.

Chris Chase outside the Auckland District Court in November 2011. Photo/Richard Robinson.

NEW ZEALAND

Operation Ark: Inside NZ's $50m designer drug ring

31 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from May.

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealander of the Year 2018 People's Choice: Rachael de Jong

29 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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A young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.

The IPCA found Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha improperly divulged confidential information about a woman who raised bullying allegations. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha saga: Corrections boss apologises for email used to discredit bullying complaint

21 Dec, 2018 2:32pm
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Corrections has apologises for the email, and a privacy complaint has also been lodged.

Police Commissioner Mike Bush will now deal with the issues raised by the IPCA as an employment matter. Photo / Andrew Warner.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha saga: Police accept IPCA report, Commissioner Mike Bush to deal with issues as employment matter

20 Dec, 2018 3:51pm
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No grounds for PM to sack top cop, refers IPCA report to police as employment matter.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha's behaviour was at times unprofessional and inappropriate, according to the IPCA. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

PM: No grounds for Govt to sack top cop Wally Haumaha

20 Dec, 2018 10:15am
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PM Ardern sought legal advice on what to do about Wally Haumaha criticism.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is considering the IPCA report into Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Cartoon / Rod Emerson.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha: Women speak out on 'Dirty Politics' in IPCA report

20 Dec, 2018 9:26am
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Two complainants say IPCA findings about top cop are 'concerning'.

Wally Haumaha's behaviour while running a justice project was 'inappropriate and unprofessional', the IPCA says.

NEW ZEALAND

Top cop Wally Haumaha's 'inappropriate, unprofessional' conduct

20 Dec, 2018 8:08am
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Top cop's behaviour while running justice project was 'inappropriate and unprofessional'.

Carmen Walker with her husband Bob Walker. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato DHB criticised in investigation after death of cancer patient

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Health and Disability Commissioner deemed aspects of care 'suboptimal'.

Carmen Walker, pictured in 2009, delivered meals on wheels to the elderly. Photo / Wanganui Chronicle

NEW ZEALAND

Our fight for mum: Family wants answers after cancer patient bled to death

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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A super-dose of chemo was supposed to buy more time for Carmen Walker.

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes will investigate how Justice and Corrections handled bullying allegations against Wally Haumaha. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha: New probe into Justice and Corrections' approach

5 Dec, 2018 10:31am
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New investigation into bullying complaints against top cop, as IPCA report delayed.

The Bay of Plenty DHB employs 283 people in mental health and addiction services. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Emails and memo reveal fallout from damning DHB report

28 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Three key staff members were asked to take "some time out" after the report's release.

Police investigate trainer after inappropriate use of stun weapon. Photo / Mark MItchell

NEW ZEALAND

Shocking: Police investigate trainer for tasering AOS recruits

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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'Unacceptable' use of force by police trainer who tasered AOS recruits at Police College.

Head Hunter Liam Kane tried to get a friend to take the blame for his assault rifle. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

Head Hunter's plan for friend to take blame for gun backfires

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Friend tried to take rap for Head Hunter's AR-15 firearm. Then both were sent to prison.

The appointment process of Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha has been cleared in a Government Inquiry. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

'We were on trial' - Two women who complained about Wally Haumaha speak out

13 Nov, 2018 3:07pm
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Two women who laid formal complaints "saddened" by tone of Government Inquiry.

New details about alleged bullying by Wally Haumaha have been revealed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

New details of bullying allegations against Wally Haumaha outlined in report

12 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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QC clears anyone of wrongdoing in appointment but IPCA investigating bullying complaints.

Wally Haumaha was appointed to Police Deputy Commissioner in May. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha inquiry: Govt releases QC's report

12 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Findings of QC into appointment process of deputy commissioner finally released.

NEW ZEALAND

Canadian businessman claims evidence to freeze $70m in NZ was 'coerced' in China

10 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Witnesses in China claim threats of extra jail time unless they co-operate with inquiry.

A web of deceit has seen a young man wrongly imprisoned and his life ruined. Illustration / Andrew Louis

NEW ZEALAND

How jealous lies sent a teenage boy to prison for rape he didn't commit

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Why a NZ teen spent nearly 10 years in prison for a rape he didn't do.

NEW ZEALAND

False rape claim: Teen serves 10 years

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Why was teen boy in prison for nearly 10 years when rape accuser confessed to making up?

The false passport of Jan Antolik, better known as Karel Sroubek, now at the centre of a political storm. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Karel Sroubek saga: Drug smuggler's links to covert police op

5 Nov, 2018 4:32pm
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Smuggler in contact with chemist and the poison pen who threatened to spike baby formula.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha report to be released 'very shortly' says PM

5 Nov, 2018 4:20pm
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Cabinet has received an oral briefing on the probe into the Haumaha appointment.

Karel Sroubek, under the name Jan Antolik, travelled twice to the Czech Republic in 2009. Photo / Steven McNichol

NEW ZEALAND

Karel Sroubek went back to Czech Republic twice despite fears for life

1 Nov, 2018 3:55pm
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High Court judge gave passport to Karel Sroubek to travel home, twice, while on bail.

Jan Antolik, also known as Karel Sroubek, was discharged without conviction on the false passport charges. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

'I believe him' - Judge who gave Karel Sroubek a second chance stands by ruling

30 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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Judge has "no doubts" about genuine safety concerns if drug smuggler deported.

The water park keeps the youngsters happy. Photo / Supplied

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Room check: The Oaks Oasis Resort

30 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Jared Savage checks into the Oaks Oasis Resort, Caloundra, in Queensland.

Head Hunter gang member Kalwyn Kershaw was released from prison just three weeks before the Tauranga assault. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Loaded, cocked pistol found in taxi after Head Hunter stabs two men

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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An eagle-eyed camera operator spotted gun in gangster's hand after he slashed two victims.

National Party leader Simon Bridges speaks to media after a caucus meeting at Parliament yesterday. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Ross saga: Cathedral Club donor's identity revealed

17 Oct, 2018 11:12am
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The identity of the secret $10,000 "Cathedral Club" donor is now known.

Tribesmen Rawden Yates, left, with Kimble Moore together not long before Yates murdered his fellow gang member. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Inside the gangland murder of Kimble Moore

6 Oct, 2018 6:30pm
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They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.

The social worker has been charged with meeting someone younger than 16 following sexual grooming. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Appalling allegation: Female social worker groomed teen with drugs, porn

6 Oct, 2018 11:48am
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Oranga Tamariki suspends woman charged with "deeply upsetting" teen sex allegations.

Tusha Penny (left) and Lauano Sue Schwalger have been promoted to Assistant Commissioners.

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: Two high-profile women promoted in police reshuffle

5 Oct, 2018 10:01am
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Just one woman had risen through ranks to Assistant Commissioner. Now there are three.

The two inquiries involving Wally Haumaha - now possibly a third - have been a political headache for the Government. Cartoon / Rod Emmerson.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha: Third inquiry into bullying claims 'if necessary'

2 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
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Three government departments, three different stories about handling of bullying claims.

NEW ZEALAND

Backpackers smuggle cocaine into NZ in Irish drug ring

29 Sep, 2018 2:47pm
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NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.

Green MP Jan Logie is leading the reform of family and sexual violence services in NZ. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Bosses of 10 Govt agencies to be held accountable - new plan to tackle NZ's appalling violence

28 Sep, 2018 2:00pm
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All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.

Police say twin baby Karlos Stephens died from head injuries in Rotorua in November 2014. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Murder charge in cold case death of baby

28 Sep, 2018 1:44pm
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Police say 10-month-old suffered 'significant injuries' before his death 4 years ago.

National Party claims Winston Peters called Wally Haumaha about the Government inquiry. Photos / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'No basis to National's claim': Winston Peters denies calling under-fire top cop

26 Sep, 2018 5:20pm
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Acting PM assured Wally Haumaha everything would be 'okay', Nat MP claims in Parliament.

The National Party denies inviting Winston Peters to a celebration event for Wally Haumaha. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Nats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebration

24 Sep, 2018 3:00pm
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Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.

Some of the 26 firearms seized by police in the second phase of Operation Notus. Photo / Police.

NEW ZEALAND

Mongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearms

19 Sep, 2018 7:11pm
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Police target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.

Police continued to monitor the drug trade in Kawerau six months after first raid on Mongrel Mob. Photo / Sarah Bicknell.

NEW ZEALAND

Mongrel Mob raids: More arrests in police crackdown

19 Sep, 2018 11:23am
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New raids as national organised crime detectives monitor new players in town's drug trade.

Mary Scholtens, QC, will share evidence of alleged bullying with the IPCA. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha inquiry: QC to share evidence with IPCA investigation into alleged bullying

18 Sep, 2018 2:40pm
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Partial transcripts of witness interviews handed to police watchdog to determine "merit".

The bravery of Rachael de Jong, 21, was praised by the Coroner investigating her drowning on the Waikato River. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

'It felt like a washing machine'

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: Young woman who drowned in Waikato River praised for helping friend to safety.

Police are investigating the 2014 death of twin Karlos Stephens who suffered severe head injuries. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Investigation into baby's death re-opened: 'There are people who know what happened'

8 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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'Vague' explanations do not match severe head injuries of 10-month-old boy, say police.

Two women have now made formal complaints to police about alleged bullying by Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Two women make formal complaints about Wally Haumaha bullying

6 Sep, 2018 11:51am
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Complaints sent to Independent Police Conduct Authority, which could also investigate.

Bay of Plenty DHB has promised to change the workplace culture of mental health services in Tauranga and Whakatane. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Head of mental health quits after damning report

6 Sep, 2018 6:34am
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Dr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha faces an internal employment investigation after a formal complaint. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Formal complaint about alleged bullying laid against Wally Haumaha

5 Sep, 2018 8:24pm
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Employment investigation on top of QC's inquiry into appointment process for top job.