Young criminals using starter pistols 'too common' - Police Association
Starter pistols are affordable and appear easy to buy online, the Police Association says.
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An elderly man, Peter Rasmussen, was allegedly gunned down in his home.
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Police said an alleged starter pistol, which has been handed in, was involved.
Watch: Gun drawn during Auckland high school fight
Ōtāhuhu College principal did not know if the gun shown in the video was real.
Elderly man allegedly shot dead in 'prison-ordered hit gone wrong'
Rugby league stalwart Peter Rasmussen, 75, was shot dead in his home during lockdown.
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'A nightmare': New CCTV footage released of missing man
Atonio Finau has not been seen or heard from since November 16.
Trio appear in court accused of murder
The men, aged 18, 21 and 29, are accused of jointly participating in the August shooting.
Police reissue appeal for missing Ōtāhuhu man
Atonio Finau was last seen on November 16 wearing a blue vest and dark pants.
Year 13 at King's College tests positive for Covid-19
Kings College is among a number of school with Covid-19 cases.
Police charge gang member with shooting, possession of 3D-printed gun
Police said they found the gun on Saturday.
Ōtāhuhu homicide: Stolen vehicle sought two months after shooting
Police are still investigating the alleged shooting of a 75-year-old in his own home.
Hillsborough shooting: 28yo charged with presenting firearm at police
No bail for one man charged after Hillsborough shooting pandemonium.
Police shooting: Pursuit driver to appear in court, shot man guarded in hospital
Police urge people to share any videos or photos of yesterday's pursuit.
Triple stabbing: Serious injuries after confrontation at South Auckland address
Police were called to the Great South Rd address in Ōtāhuhu around 2pm.
Industrial dispute threatens bread supply, says George Weston Foods
George Weston Foods staff members go on strike disputing long working hours and low pay.
Exclusive: MIQ escapee faces lockdown drink-driving, fleeing police charges
Man who came to notoriety after MIQ escape back before the courts on drink drive charge
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The hospital is safe to attend, Counties Manukau Health chief medical officer says.
Delta outbreak: The mystery cases keeping New Zealand on edge
The mystery cases, where a link has not been established to previous cases, now number 29.
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New locations include multiple Auckland buses, Superettes and a Pak'nSave.
NZ's Delta outbreak turns deadly – Auckland woman dies in hospital
The woman had a number of underlying health conditions, the Ministry of Health says.
Parents of MIQ escapee reported him to police; mother apologises
'I told my husband to call the police because we don't want him to spread the virus.'
Investigations under way, but more called for after man with Covid-19 escapes MIQ
Joint head of MIQ Brigadier Rose King described it as 'disappointing and unacceptable'.
Police staffer tests positive for Covid-19
The person's place of work has not been named as a location of interest.
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Peter Rasmussen was a stalwart of south Auckland's rugby league scene.
Otahuhu College latest school to be linked to Covid outbreak
All students and staff are now being considered as close contacts and must isolate.
Ōtahuhu fatal shooting: Community had a 'gutsful'
Nearby residents say the shooting is "scary" and "too close to home".
'Fear and uncertainty': 7000 students close contacts of Covid cases
Students from De la Salle, McAuley, Avondale, Northcote and Lynfield await test results.
Cops investigate Ōtāhuhu street violence
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Ōtāhuhu gang-related incident: One seriously injured
Police and emergency services have been called to Fort Richard Rd in Ōtāhuhu.
Ōtāhuhu homicide: Two men charged with murder of Alec Moala
Two men have been charged with the murder of Alec Moala, of Papatoetoe.
Ōtāhuhu murder: Victim's dad says he went to help attacked woman
Father's heartbreak: 'I said to them: Don't worry about who shot him.'
Ōtāhuhu shooting victim named
Alec Moala was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Otahuhu shooting: Police call for witnesses after 31-year-old shot dead
Police are still seeking those involved in the shooting just after 2am yesterday.