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Family harm callouts are at their highest in five years.

Police data: Kids aged 5 to 9 among youth busted with drugs 10 May, 2021 06:00 PM 6 minutes to read Figures show court proceedings were taken against 631 Bay of Plenty youth between 2016 and 2020. Photo / File Figures show court proceedings were taken against 631 Bay of Plenty youth between 2016 and 2020. Photo / File Police are finding children aged nine — or even younger — with drugs, new figures reveal. Over the past five years, police have caught more children and young people with illicit drugs in the Bay of Plenty than in any other district. And a former drug kingp...

Stuff Detectives and ESR staff on the Waipukurau property of Ngaire McKenzie after she was found killed by her ex-partner. (File photo) No-one is to blame for the death of Ngaire McKenzie other than the man who killed her. And while a coroner’s report on her death encourages agencies to do more work publicising the “red flags” of domestic coercive control, the National Network of Family Violence says it remains a “fundamental concern” that women and their friends are expected to be alert to the signs rather than insisting the men involved stop their violence or get help. Murray D...

Holiday makers are being advised to make sure their home looks lived-in before heading away

Please attribute to National Manager Prevention Superintendent Eric Tibbott Family violence is a reality for thousands of families in New Zealand and remains a widespread problem in our communities. Unfortunately this time of the year is one of the busiest times for Police attending family violence incidents. We are aware that there are extra pressures at this time of year that can exacerbate relationship issues and put a strain on individuals and families. Added financial stress, increased alcohol consumption, difficult relationships with extended family, decisions about where to spend holid...