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Body found floating near Beach Haven wharf, police investigating

The death is being treated as unexplained.

Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.

Editorial: It’s time to ramp up the response to violent boy-racer meets

OPINION: The Police Association has slammed the events where officers are targeted.

Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene

A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.

More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.

Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes

OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'

Rob Rattenbury: Are NZ cops paid enough?

OPINION: NZ police are being enticed across the ditch.

Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.

Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market

The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.

'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discovered

Angela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".

Hostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assault

A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant Routen

First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too

The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.

Lachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s death

The inquest is in its second phase.

Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered

The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.

Constables pay a visit to miracle baby born in their police car

The constables caught up with Nooroa for the first time since she gave birth to Kahurangi in the back of their police car.

Auckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud case

Two Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.

Neighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier home

A woman was arrested after the 'well-involved' fire, police inquiries are ongoing.

Scammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currency

The scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.