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Detective Inspector Scott Beard and Gloria Masters launched a campaign to aid young abuse victims. The campaign introduces a special hand signal for victims to discreetly seek help
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'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter
The jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.
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A nearby worker said the situation 'looked pretty serious'.
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Forgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene
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Auckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme session
The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.
Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family
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He was spotted walking away, leaving the victim seriously injured.
Two injured in downtown Auckland, four suspects taken into custody
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'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
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NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on retail crime
NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on retail crime
'All crime is crime': Police Minister on 'confusing' shoplifting loss threshold memo
Police Minister called Newstalk ZB to “clarify” a “poorly-worded" police memo.
NZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’
Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.
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'She is not going to prison': Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof
Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'
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Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gambling
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'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen Audi
He has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.
Neighbour beaten 'black and blue' at wake over property dispute
The men were drinking together, mourning the loss of their neighbour, when matters soured.
Man charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe
The man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.