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The only other option was to put the man in jail for two weeks.
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Dilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'
Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.
Police arrest eight and seize guns, cash and meth in drug operation
Police believe operation will be a major disruption to meth supply in district.
Hillcrest homicide: Man named as co-defendant in North Shore murder case
Co defendant charged with the murder of Kevin Hay can now be named.
Cluster of stolen vehicles: 15 teens arrested after Auckland fleeing driver incidents
The 15 people arrested were aged between 11 and 16.
'Distressed and dismayed': Hate crime victim worried after offenders discharged without conviction
Two of the four offenders were discharged without conviction.
Man in court on illegal gambling charges
The man is accused of running a gambling operation and laundering money.
Act of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55k
The ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.
Man charged with murder after woman's body found in house fire
The 50-year-old is due to appear in Manukau District Court.
Youth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and Waikato
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.
'Pain, trauma, destruction': Business owners warned against vigilantism
Concerns raised at meeting between Police Minister and Dairy and Business Owners Group.
Dilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resign
Murray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".
'Do you want a bullet in your head?': Youth raids Grey Lynn store at gunpoint
A terrified wine store worker was held up at gunpoint by a youth in Grey Lynn yesterday.
North Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosis
Neatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.
Arrest after Auckland pilot's DIY burglary investigation
Police have arrested the man Laurence Pope believes broke into his apartment.
Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition
Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.
Woman arrested for alleged foodbank burglary
Police were notified of a burglary at a foodbank on Hobill Ave on Sunday.
Consensual incest with adult daughter lands man in home detention
The father and his teenage daughter had sex only once but ended up having a baby together.
Lower Hutt killing: Police release photo of car
Police want help from the public to identify the car.
NZ Comancheros member on run from FBI nabbed in Thailand
Thai police swooped on Shane Ngakuru this morning.
Crown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissed
Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.
Man responsible for fatal hit and run pleads guilty
Talikavili Talakai was charged on June 10, 2021, a day after the fatal crash.
Sister's 'beautiful' mission: Hopes of ending sorrow at place where murdered teen was discovered
Almost seven weeks have now passed since slain teen Ariki Rigby's body was found
'Police can't do anything': Dairy owner's stress after multiple robberies
'I'm experienced now, I know what to do,' says owner of six dairies in central Auckland.
Teenager's car stolen by masked man in Christchurch car jacking terror
Teenage boy has car stolen by masked man in Christchurch car jacking terror.
Woman pleads guilty to involvement after fatal shooting
Woman pleads guilty to connection to the death of a 75-year-old man.
New photo of hit-and-run van released, police appeal to driver
Police understand the vehicle has after-market mag wheels.
Guilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang Harrap
The man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.
Another night, another ram raid in Auckland
Group of masked burglars flee in waiting van.
'Social media frenzy' behind rape charges, court told
Defence says sexual abuse allegations are 'untruth, gossip and rumour'.
Watch: Ram raiders target PB Tech Newmarket
A car has smashed into PB Technologies, Newmarket. Video / NZ Herald
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Teens arrested after burglary, aggravated robbery
Two 15-year-olds and a 13-year-old have been charged.
Police responding to unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore
Police are responding to an unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore. Video / NZ Herald