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News snippets from across Northland and the surrounding areas.

‘Very dangerous': Overcrowded party at notorious flat 'could have ended in tragedy'

Party was shut down by police with 600 people crowded inside and another 200 on street.

Police investigating after body found in South Auckland

Emergency services are at the scene after a body was found in Manurewa.

King Cobras shooting: Gang member's boss found 3D-printed semi-automatic gun at workplace

Monnier Time hid the 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol at work.

Investigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emerge

Fire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.

Storm-hit Piha devastated by cyclone, homes destroyed, residents in trauma

A Piha baby was born during the cyclone. His mum's name? Gabrielle.

Boaties treaded water for an hour waiting for rescue

Three of the group were taken to hospital and treated for hypothermia.

Mother of newborn baby found buried in backyard referred to restorative justice programme

The newborn baby was found buried at a Christchurch property in October 2021.

Vanished: Coroner to hold inquest into John and Mike Beckenridge disappearance

Sightings of man and son here and overseas since 2015.

Temporary morgue set up at Napier Port amid fears over cyclone victims

It is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Elderly woman and two others facing 72 charges after historic sex and physical abuse investigation

Those charged are a 72-year-old woman, a 33-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man.

Mexican meth bust in NZ: Nearly half a million dollars, 14kg of meth seized

A Mexican national, 36, is before the court on charges of possessing meth for supply

21-year-old arrested in relation to six aggravated robberies across Auckland

Over the last three months, the man had committed six aggravated robberies across Auckland

Homicide investigation launched: Man found critically injured dies in hospital

Police found the critically injured man on Clyde St, Hamilton East on Tuesday night.

Tribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tour

Police have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.

Youth crime unit: Hawke’s Bay’s newest police team focuses attention on teens

“It is not just a police problem, it is societal.”

Downfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seized

Court rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.

Appeal for sightings of Bay of Plenty man missing for two months

Despite 'extensive searches' across the region, the Murupara man cannot be found.