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The three victims were thought to be inside a kebab shop in Sydney's west.

The man also unzipped a constable's vest and attempted to get hold of their Taser, before being restrained.

The prosecution made closing arguments on Monday, with the defence to follow Tuesday.

Years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron killed his brother, it can be revealed. Emails obtained by RNZ show his fears about being released.

Suspect Vance Boelter is custody after killing a politician and her husband while posing as a police officer.

Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio

A man was transported to hospital in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.

Large retailers such as Briscoes, Bunnings and Mitre 10 support the use of facial recognition technology to combat repeat offenders but concerns continue over potential privacy breaches.

The Government has promised to recruit 500 more police by early next year.

In 2023, Craig Shepherd pleaded guilty to four assault charges in relation to three women, two of them Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust employees.

She was sentenced to nine months' home detention and referred to a sex offender programme.

Police counsel says the task of the coroner is a delicate one as CCTV footage examines frame by frame what happened.

A man allegedly hid in the ceiling space of a Marton store until evening before threatening an employee and fleeing with a large amount of cash.

She told the Supreme Court jury she never planned for three lunch guests do suffer an agonising death from death cap mushroom poisoning.

"You took my mummy away from me" - The Christchurch real estate agent's family told court of the unbearable absence of Bao from their lives.

The weapons stockpile included pistols, potentially prohibited and restricted weapons, significant quantities of ammunition, and parts.