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

NewsRecent NewsNZHerald02 Jul 2020

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

NewsRecent NewsStuff30 Jun 2020

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

NewsRecent NewsNZ Herald29 Jun 2020

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

NewsRecent NewsNZHerald24 Jun 2020

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

NewsFeatured ArticlesRecent NewsNZ Herald22 Jun 2020

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

NewsRecent NewsStuff20 Jun 2020

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…

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