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New Zealand Police Staff Honored with Bravery Awards

13 Dec 2025 7:36 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Five New Zealand police officers have been awarded the NZ Bravery Medal for their courageous actions in saving lives during dangerous situations, including rescues from floodwaters and a burning building.

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Media Monitor: Woman sleeps in car after hospital discharge

25 Jun 2025 4:30 p.m. · Source: RNZ News

RNZ reports a homeless woman slept in her car after being discharged from a Rotorua hospital. Also, a detective found it strange that a murder suspect drove to get her husband instead of calling an ambulance.

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