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Police inquiries included exploring whether the man had been injured earlier and in a different location to where he was found.
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Syd Te Rata was wearing the patch while riding his motorcycle around 3.30am on April 19 when he was stopped by police.
Speaking to Breakfast, the Prime Minister said he would expect "reasonable questions" to be answered with some form of inquiry.
A man died in custody at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison on Sunday.
The victim remains in hospital, a month after the attack.
Britain's Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles III, for the first time in 19 months last week.
Police were seeking witnesses after an early-morning crash near Palmerston North yesterday left one person dead.
This year’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori marks the 50th anniversary of its fight to put the language at the centre of Aotearoa’s present and future.
The 25-year-old man faces 26 shoplifting charges and two burglary charges.
The intense weather may be gone for now – but MetService is forecasting wet weather and strengthening winds for parts of the country from Wednesday.
Marlanna Harris and Richard Rapana had their prison sentences extended after admitting to a multi-year fraud targeting Inland Revenue, netting over $115,000 in illegitimate payments.
Sainz and Lawson made contact during lap 27 in Zandvoort, a collision which ultimately ended both drivers' races and saw Sainz penalised and deemed at fault.
A man has been forced to forfeit a property, a Ford Ranger, more than $100,000 in cash, and over $36,000 held in bank accounts to the Crown following drug manufacturing and supply convictions.
David McEwen faces criminal charges for breaching a Stop Order and was now under fresh scrutiny after clients report unauthorised card payments linked to his investment newsletter and associated entities.
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A group of Christian clergy prayed at electorate offices in Auckland and Wellington, demanding a timeline for proposed sanctions against Israel.
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Ministers said outdated restrictions were limiting concerts and sports at New Zealand’s largest stadium, with potential changes aimed at driving jobs and tourism.
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After team management confirmed they'd replace Amy Du'Plessis, fans were speculating who they'd opt for with the likes of Ruby Tui and Hannah King suggested - but they've chosen someone else.
The arrest came after police were called about a shoplifting incident at Bunnings Manukau earlier this month.
The trial at the Auckland High Court was expected to last for four weeks.
The All Blacks halfback told fans he "appreciates the aroha" following his serious injury during the big loss to the Springboks on Saturday.
Several thousand people marched through the capital five decades on from the first Māori Language Week.