The new laws will allow officers to scan for knives in public without a warrant. 

The new laws will allow officers to scan for knives in public without a warrant.&nbsp;

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Those travelling should check road closures.

Those travelling should check road closures.

Plus: Fresh calls for Far North residents to change locks when moving houses.

Plus: Fresh calls for Far North residents to change locks when moving houses.