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Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.
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Man shot partner in the face while on bail for hammer attack on gang member
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One dead, helicopters respond as two-car Easter crash closes SH3 in Taranaki
Emergency services were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm.
Missing autistic teen found safe and well, police say
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'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts
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Police seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New Plymouth
The cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.
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Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
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