Third man charged with murder of Claude Takao
Five people are now facing charges in relation to the death of Claude Takao.
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Footage showed black smoke billowing from the truck at Rugby Park.
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Gateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summer
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Tai Mitchell 2023: West beats Gold in both finals
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Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel
Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.
Body down a bank: Two adults accused of murder, teen charged with kidnapping
A homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.
Mongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice
The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.
Opinion: Police allowing gang mayhem is a national disgrace
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National pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi procession
Labour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.
'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in Ōpōtiki
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PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
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Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Police name man who died in Ōpōtiki
CPR was performed but the man died of his injuries.
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Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
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GNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island charge
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Man injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launched
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