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A man is in critical condition after a paragliding accident in Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland.
Police received a report of a paraglider landing just south of Manukau Heads Lighthouse at 4.20pm on Thursday.
The man was airlifted by helicopter to Auckland Hospital, but remained in a critical condition on Friday morning.
Police have confirmed the death of four people on the roads overnight that involved two separate crashes.
Police are urging swimmers not to use floatation devices on the Waikato River after two people had to be rescued over 24 hours.
The owners of a dog fatally shot by police in Christchurch this week want to know why it happened.
A 41-year-old has been charged over the shooting of Daniel Eliu at a South Auckland church.
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