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Man killed in Taupō police pursuit 'motivated offender who did not want to be caught'

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Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor said police staff involved have been deeply affected by this incident.

Police concerned by number of weapons found during searches

Recent News RNZ

East Coast police say they're concerned at the number of weapons they're finding while investigating gang-related shootings in Ruatoria and Taradale.

Whakatane man who tried to shoot at police in Auckland sentenced to three years' jail

Recent News NZ Herald

A man who tried to shoot at police and was prevented from firing by the gun's safety catch has been sentenced to three years in jail.

Armed police to patrol Hawke's Bay streets after gang violence spills into open warfare

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Armed police will descend on Hawke's Bay and East Coast streets after escalating gang violence.

The '1X' attempted suicide callout police are getting 67 times a day

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Suicide callouts increased 10 per cent in the past year; Police Association president Chris Cahill says the figures are 'pretty disturbing'.