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New nationwide strategy unveiled to crack down on organised crime

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The Government has released a new all-of-government plan aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s response to transnational, serious and organised crime, describing the threat as...

Christmas deliveries rescued after stolen courier van recovered

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Selwyn Police say quick action and help from the public prevented Christmas deliveries from being lost after a courier van was stolen last week. The...

Auckland man Vincent Ding Peng Hii jailed for six-year fake job immigration scheme

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54-year-old Vincent Ding Peng Hii, has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for running a six-year immigration fraud scheme that...

Police hunt Rotorua homicide suspect, urge residents to check properties for evidence

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Police investigating the homicide of a Rotorua man are asking residents near the scene to search their properties for items that may have been...

Man arrested in central Auckland after police seize Samurai sword

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A man has been arrested in central Auckland after police located him carrying a samurai sword following reports of a possible firearm. Police were alerted...

Moped rider arrested after failing to stop for police in Mt Albert

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A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly failing to stop for police while riding a moped in Auckland overnight. Police say a...

Two youths arrested after aggravated robbery and vehicle incident in Hamilton

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Two youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a Hamilton business and a later disorder incident involving a vehicle, police say. Officers were...

Man jailed for two separate sexual assaults

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Stephen Walker has been sentenced to seven years and 10 months’ imprisonment after being convicted of sexual offending against two women in separate incidents,...

Police acknowledge sentencing of former Wellington GP Jared Cook for sex crimes against boys

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A former Wellington medical professional has been sentenced to home detention after admitting to a series of sexual offences involving teenage boys. Police confirmed that...

Refugee jailed over sexual abuse of 14-year-old at Māngere centre

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A Syrian refugee has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a teenage girl at the...

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