Police reporter, NZ Herald
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More than 90 per cent of Bay burglaries unsolved
Less than 10 per cent of burglaries committed in the Bay of Plenty this year have been solved by police. New data shows that more
Rotorua shooting: Man critical
Shooting an example of the scourge of P in communities, says police association.
Rotorua shooting: Man flown to Waikato Hospital
The man shot by police in Rotorua earlier today has been airlifted to a second hospital in a critical condition.
Adams says no to lowering age of consent
The discharge without conviction of five Opotiki men who had sex with underage girls has not prompted the Justice Minister to reconsider the age of consent in New Zealand
Where burglars get away scot-free
Some police stations did not solve a single burglary last year.
New mum, bride loses cancer battle
A courageous mother who wed and gave birth after a bleak cancer diagnosis has died overnight.
Youth savagely beaten over 'rumour'
A video posted on social media shows a group of boys savagely beating a youth in Whangamata.
Mum dies two days after birth of son
New mum Claire Pepperell was "walking around happy as hell" after the birth of her son, Cameron. Two days later, the 27-year-old was dead.
Bullet-riddled ute accidentally listed
A New Zealand car auction company has "accidentally" listed a ute with bullet holes and blood stains from a Rotorua shooting on its website.