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Loafers Lodge fire: Five bodies found, with four removed from the scene
Police are still unable to give a definite death toll from the Loafers Lodge fire, but have confirmed that five bodies have been found. Watch the latest update from police here.
Man charged with arson after fatal hostel fire
A man will appear in court this afternoon on two counts of arson in relation to Tuesday's deadly fire, and police are not ruling out further serious charges. At least six people died in the fire at… Audio
Loafers Lodge fire a 'harrowing night' - emergency call taker
A man has been arrested and charged with arson in relation to the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington on Monday night. He is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court on Friday and police… Audio
Loafers Lodge Fire: Man charged with arson
Police have arrested a man in relation to the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington on Monday night. He's been charged with two counts of arson and is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court… Audio
Police retrieving bodies from Loafers Lodge after fatal fire
In Wellington, police have begun recovering bodies from the scene of the deliberately-lit Loafers Lodge fire. The fire broke out in the Newtown building just after midnight on Tuesday, but it's still… Video, Audio
Searchers find body in ranges near Nelson
A body has been found by search teams in the Richmond Range, police say.
Watch: Police are treating the Loafers Lodge fire as arson
The fatal fire at Loafers Lodge is being treated as arson, and Police Inspector Dion Bennett says due to that, it is also a homicide inquiry.
Seven arrested after reports of shot fired during confrontation
Police have arrested seven people after reports a firearm was fired during a confrontation in a Palmerston North suburb.
Police treating Loafers Lodge fire as suspicious
Fire and Emergency have handed the scene of the Loafers Lodge fire over to police, who say they are treating it as suspicious.
Council buys gang pad, immediately tears it down
The council said the purchase of the Meadows Road property was confirmed today, and the building was demolished this afternoon.
Investigation underway in Ruakākā after 2 bodies found
Northland police are investigating the discovery of two bodies at a property in Ruakākā this morning. They were called to a property on Peter Snell Drive. RNZ reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Max Towle. Audio
Gang members flood into Palmerston North after death
Police have named a man killed in a suspected homicide in Palmerston North, as gang members congregate in the city.
Pike River families hopeful for prosecution after more remains found
The father of one of the Pike River miners says the discovery of more remains is upsetting for some but another step towards justice. Audio
Health and safety lawyer on Abbey Caves tragedy
WorkSafe and Police have begun their investigations into the death of Whāngarei Boys High School student Karnin Ahorangi Petera, who died at the Abbey Caves.
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Auckland police investigating how a Grey Lynn man suffered serious injuries
Auckland police are seeking public help to work out how a Grey Lynn man suffered serious injuries last Thursday.
Legal decision 'puts police on notice' about photographing people, association says
A court decision on how police can photograph people in public could dramatically change how officers investigate crime, the Police Association says.
Police association disagree with ruling against photos
The Police Association says a new court decision on photographing people in public could "dramatically change" how police do their work.
The Court of Appeal has ruled a man who had his picture taken… Audio
Concerns for privacy with police taking photos in public
A barrister is concerned a new court decision will create a precedence of "no consequences" for police who take unlawful photos of people.
The Court of Appeal has ruled a man who had his picture… Audio
Relief as Pasifika man is granted a temporary visa
A big win for justice is the view of the lawyer of a Pasifika overstayer who was raided by police in his home at dawn last week but who has now been granted a temporary visa and will no longer be… Audio
Four arrested as jewellery store ramraided in Wellington
Four people have been arrested as a Michael Hill jewellery store gets ramraided in Wellington.
