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‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab

"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."

Two dead on region's roads

Police have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.

'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves

"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.

Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes

Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.

Gisborne police arrest five people, three related to recent shootings

Some of the arrests are part of Gisborne police's Operation Medial and the CAIL Act.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Dangerous driving on Waimārama Beach prompts calls for caution

Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.

Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days

One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.

'He's trying to stab him': State tenant accused of lunging at neighbour with ‘butcher’s knife’

"I’m going to go and get a car and ram your house and kill you and your family."

Man suspected of killing Miramar woman dies in Hong Kong

Police say Irene Katsougiannis knew her killer.

'It’s terrible what happened to him': Beloved street busker in hospital after alleged hit-and-run

"As whānau, we can only hope for him to get well soon."

'How dare you?' Family recall pain as martial arts killer jailed

'A part of me will be broken for the rest of my life,' the victim's son says.

Auckland speed trial: New point-to-point speed cameras being installed on six Auckland roads

A trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.

'Heartless idiots': Hoax bomb threat disrupts school and tangi

The wife of the deceased remained behind with his body as everyone was evacuated.

Miramar homicide victim lost husband six years ago

The woman is the owner of the property where her body was found.

Police reveal names of two people killed in Temuka crash

Inquiries continue into the crash that killed a man and a woman on October 5.

Youngsters sought for information on huge fire

The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.

Breaking the cycle of crime: 'Some want to get out of it, but might need a bit of help'

Hamilton police officer connects detainees with support services.

'Your failure haunts our family': Dunedin man avoids jail over role in tragic death

Carl Frederick Longshaw appeared in High Court five years to the day after her death.