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Auckland gun violence: 147 Auckland firearms victims hospitalised during spate of shootings

Recent News NZ Herald [Premium]

A surge in gun violence across Auckland has seen nearly 150 gunshot victims admitted to hospital for serious injuries in just four years.

Police Association: Gun violence a massive problem across NZ

Recent News Newstalk ZB

The Police Association says the number of innocent people caught up in gun violence is growing.

Whanganui slowly learning to move forward after nine homicides in two years

Recent News Sunday Star Times

Police Association president Chris Cahill says police are also feeling the pressure.

Lawyer admits money laundering allegedly linked to Comancheros Motorcycle Club

Recent News NZ Herald

A lawyer has pleaded guilty to money laundering transactions which allegedly aided the Comancheros Motorcycle Club.

IPCA investigation likely after fatal police shooting in Tauranga

Recent News Newstalk ZB

New Zealand Police Association regional director Scott Thompson said different officers would process a traumatic incident differently.

Tauranga shooting victim's violent past

Recent News Stuff

Police Association vice president Craig Tickelpenny said there is a robust process that takes place following a fatal shooting by an officer.