A 92-year-old kuia who had her home in Kawakawa invaded is thrilled that her treasured stolen possessions have been recovered by police.
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NewsThink your commute is bad? Major mugging every 3 hours on PNG route
Residents of the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby have more reason than most to complain about their daily commute after reports that a major mugging incident occurs along the city’s Boroko-town route every three hours.
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Duo appear in court over camping ground death
Two men are in court this week for the assault of a 22-year-old man who died in the Bay of Plenty two weeks ago.
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Kawakawa locals intent on 'vigilante justice' for attack on kuia
A 24-year-old appeared in the Kaikohe District Court this morning charged with aggravated burglary and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police say the second alleged offender, 40, handed herself in to police this morning and appeared in the Kaikohe District Court this afternoon.
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Four men stabbed in Timaru gang fight
Police say they received calls at 2.30am today reporting a number of gang members fighting in the Dunkirk Street area.
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"Pokokōhua!"- Northland top cop hits out at attackers of 92-year-old kuia
It's the worst insult possible in te ao Māori, but "pokokōhua" is the only way Northland Police can describe the attackers of a 92-year-old kuia in Kawakawa.
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Home invasion leaves 92-year-old hopitalised
Northland police are seeking information following a home invasion incident that occurred in Kawakawa last night.
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Tobacco Tax “beyond tipping point” – Dr Marewa Glover
Smoking cessation expert Dr Marewa Glover the continual hike in tobacco tax is a move towards criminalising smokers and drives them to commit crimes like the robbery of the Z petrol station in Wellington earlier this week.
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Kuia calls for community support to recover stolen items
Freda Donna was out with her mokopuna on Wednesday afternoon when her home was burgled and precious items were stolen including pounamu and a battery for her breathing machine.
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Christmas celebrations ruined by burglars
Richard Moon and his whānau returned to their home yesterday to find more than $30,000 worth of property taken. An Auckland woman is also calling for public support to recover an important item which was stolen.
