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Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024

This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata Māori

Letters: Forget fines for street racers – impound their cars instead

OPINION: 'I suspect a number of them already have unpaid fines.'

AOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chase

Residents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.

Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man

Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.

Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'

Law and order will be the Government's focus.

Young family 'terrified' after attempted carjacking in holiday traffic

The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.

Watch: Man Tasered before death in custody, family hopes footage a 'wake-up call'

The video shows the man attacking a pensioner before he is Tasered by police and arrested.

Street racer crackdown: Police impound 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington

Police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.

Editorial: The kids aren't all right

OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.

Editorial: Police patrols a good way to fight crime wave

The commissioner's new move takes a leaf out of an old police playbook.

Ex-top cop accused of 'insidious’ bullying, intimidation, 'unacceptable behaviour'

Staff allegations came months before John Price retired from police.

Search under way for missing fishing boat off Gisborne coast, NZDF joining operation tonight

'We are doing everything we can to locate the missing vessel.'

Parole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prison

The woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.

'Tense situation': Police officer allegedly assaulted during inquiries near Waipawa

At least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.

Jarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptable

OPINION: The latest police incident shows crooks haven’t changed but the cops have.

Watch: Jewellery store worker fends off robbers with sword after brutal hammer attack

The armed robbers fled the scene after the attack and are yet to be located.

Government introduces new measures to combat youth crime

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Children’s Minister Karen Chhour and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced new measures to combat youth crime.

Police seeking help finding missing Hastings teen Kirihana

Kirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.