Major police operation carried out this morning in West Auckland
Residents reported hearing an explosion and saw armed officers descend on a nearby house.
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Jailed Dunedin man Nathan Boulter on parole with conditions
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Police investigating after 20 guns stolen in Wellington burglaries
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Auckland robbery foiled: Armed offender flees scene after fog cannon deployed
Fog cannon was deployed during an attempted service station robbery.
Teens arrested after ramraid
Teens arrested after ramraid. Video / Edwin Zijderveld / Saarah Yas
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Dairy worker injured in assault.
Home detention instead of prison for burglar who resisted joining Mongrel Mob
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Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
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Man's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving charge
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