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Major police investigation finds being Māori increases chance of prosecution

The finding comes after a three-year investigation into trust and bias in policing.

Understanding Policing Delivery project findings

Khylee Quince, Chairwoman of the independent board of the Understanding Policing Delivery project, speaks about the first report's findings. Video / Alyse Wright

Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown

Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.

Armed police stand guard outside Henderson gang pad

Several armed police stood outside the Headhunters gang pad in Henderson, West Auckland following a pre-planned search warrant. Video / Michael Craig

Almost 250 police jobs cut, Commissioner promises no impact to front line

The cuts were expected to free up about $53 million over four years.

Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.

Police release image of fifth man wanted over death of Charles Pongi

Pongi, 32, was allegedly shot during a brawl involving more 70 gang members.

71 pilot whales die after stranding on Chatham Islands beach

All of them either died or were euthanised after it was clear refloating wasn't an option.

Pakuranga gunshots caught on camera

Audio of the moment a person was fatally shot has emerged. Video / Supplied

Homicide investigation launched after grandad gunned down

'I ran over to see if he was still alive ... but he was already gone.'

Driver admits fatally injuring motorcyclist

A driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.

One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls

One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car

A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.

Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene

A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.

More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.

'Traffic hazard': Residents, road users demand safety barriers be removed

People have spoken out, saying the concrete separators do more harm than good.