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Police confiscate AK-47, submachine gun, and meth in North Shore drug bust.

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Police found two illegal firearms at the properties - an AK-47 and a submachine gun, pistols, ammunition, meth, cash and jewellery.

New Zealand's force grows while the world calls to defund police

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New Zealand is forging ahead with the coalition Government’s promise to add an extra 1800 police - a plan seemingly at odds with moves by others to…

Funeral for Constable Matthew Hunt to be held at Eden Park

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Police is still finalising details with Constable Hunt's family, including his mother Diane and sister Eleanor, but the Herald has confirmed with…

NZ Herald Editorial: Blood on a blue police uniform is a stain on a nation

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New Zealanders urged to reflect on how much respect and appreciation we have for the blue line which walks amongst and ahead of us, as our last shield…

Massey police shooting: Slain officer Matthew Hunt's mum's frustration: Relatives isolated in Rotorua

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The grieving family of slain policeman Matthew Hunt face a heartbreaking wait for his funeral, with overseas relatives required to spend 14 days in…

Auckland police shooting: Man charged with murder after Massey shooting

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A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after the fatal shooting of Constable Matthew Hunt during a routine traffic stop in the…