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	Live: First arrest three minutes past midnight as gang patch ban comes into effect Stuff.co.nz - 21 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) The Gangs Act 2024, which was part of the coalition Government`s 100-day action plan, came into effect at midnight. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Body of missing soldier in Manawatu River found Stuff.co.nz - 21 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) The man was walking his dog on the weekend when he fell into the river and vanished. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	First arrest under gang patch law made three minutes after it was enacted Stuff.co.nz - 21 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) A 51-year-old Mongrel Mob member was found displaying insignia in Hastings at 12.03am on Thursday Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Crews mopping up Bay of Plenty fire that burnt across 3.5km of shelterbelt Stuff.co.nz - 21 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Despite a flare up in the night, Fire and Emergency say they have the situation in Te Puna under control. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Just how much more will you be paying for power next year? Stuff.co.nz - 21 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Most of us can expect to be paying more, but for some regions it’ll be higher than others. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Government's fiscal policy dragging out recession, economists say RadioNZ - 21 Nov (RadioNZ) Slashing the budget deficit and reducing public debt are making matters worse for households and businesses, they say. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	What we know about the likely consequences of the new Gangs Act RadioNZ - 21 Nov (RadioNZ) Explainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia`s, likely play out in New Zealand? Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey RadioNZ - 21 Nov (RadioNZ) Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, as prices for illegal drugs fall relative to everything else. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	New Police Commissioner 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers RadioNZ - 21 Nov (RadioNZ) The Police Association wants a conversation with the new boss about routine arming of officers. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	Body found in search for man missing in the Manawatu River RadioNZ - 21 Nov (RadioNZ) The man fell into the Manawatu River while walking his dog on Saturday. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General