Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
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Police: Social media may have formed a perception of increasing aggravated robberies
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Students evacuated after person armed with knife seen on school grounds
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