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There was a fight at the address before the man was found dead, police say.
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The restaurant owner rushed in to restrain one of the attackers, who was throwing glasses.
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Police to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendors
Officers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.
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Southland shark attack victim simply 'unlucky', says mum
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Gang motorcycles impounded following alleged 'reckless and intimidating' behaviour
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Midnight ram raid at West Auckland dairy, burglars still at large
The superette in Massey was hit around 12.30am.
Greazy Dogs gang motorcycles impounded after members flee police
Police executed several search warrants at properties between Cambridge and Kihikihi.
Man arrested after 35 guns, explosives seized from west Auckland properties
The man is facing serious firearms-related charges in court.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
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Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.
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Nine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.
Body of missing man found by Search and Rescue
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Police seek information following fatal Waikato crash
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Family of slain security guard Ramandeep Singh grieve loss of only son
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Unruly Air NZ passengers spark Christmas crackdown on behaviour
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Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
Security guard named as Auckland park homicide victim
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R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition
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Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Five people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.
Driving tickets soar despite missed mobile speed camera target
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Forensics experts comb crime scene after man killed at Massey park
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