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Police seek Wellington stabbing filmer
CCTV footage shows a woman appearing to film the incident, police said.
Retail Crime Prevention Fund 'making good progress', say police
Police secured $60 million last month to help prevent more stores from being raided.
'Very scary': Car smashes through hair salon, staff and clients in shock
A car crashed into the back of another, shunting it into the shop.
Auckland kidnapping: Accused pleads not guilty to all charges
The man is facing 10 charges in relation to the incident.
'Obsessed with hunting': Repeat offender jailed on 14 charges
A Hindon man was 'obsessed with hunting' and appeared to enjoy breaking the law.
Man jailed for manslaughter after King Cobras gang member shot dead on rural Canterbury road
Daniel French has been jailed for the manslaugher of King Cobras gang member Luke Sears.
Police make public appeal to find Hamilton mall smash-and-grab thieves
Police are asking the public for help to find more people involved in the Hamilton heist.
'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman critical
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.
Harassment case: The tourist obsessed with her ex-boss - judge overturns conviction
Sand-duning accident led to mental ill-health and obsession, says appeal judge.
Armed police block roads after multiple police cars hit by car in Taupo
Three police cars were hit before the vehicle's occupants fled in it on SH1
Police release CCTV footage of suspected vehicle involved in hit and run
The 19-year-old man was struck by a vehicle around 6.15am on Marama Avenue South.
14 young people arrested after recent smash and grabs
Defendants will appear in the Auckland District and in youth courts.
Man jailed for part in fatal car boot kidnapping appeals conviction
Luigi Havea says he didn't testify at trial because he didn't want trouble from a gang.
Drug dealer who shot high-ranking Mongrel Mob member in the back gets life sentence
Clifford Umuhuri was sergeant-at-arms of the Mob's Bay of Plenty chapter.
Hipkins asks questions about false stolen car alerts
Minister said Police could have used emergency powers to access number plate database.
Parliament occupation: Leighton Baker's charges dropped
Baker was one of the more prominent members of the anti-mandate protest.
Remuera surgeon accused of wife's murder allowed minor bail relief
Pauline Hanna was found dead inside the couple's $4 million home.
Donations theft: Friend steals Givealittle money raised in memory of mountain climber
The Kimi Worrell Foundation was set up after she died to raise money for climbing safety.
Nest-egg to nightmare: Facebook scammer swindles $284k from victims
"We've become collateral damage to his greed."
Exclusive: Police faked car crimes in hunt for women who sparked Covid lockdown
A powerful network of CCTV cameras was accessed after police made up a crime.
Ashburton cop reflects on a night 50 years ago when a gunshot blast nearly ended his life
Surgeons told Vince Nolan he had just 24 hours to live; somehow he survived.
'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'
A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.
Watch: Three arrested after police stop suspected stolen vehicle
Police spiked the car after tracking it with the Eagle helicopter.
Auckland ram raids: Person referred to youth aid after targeting mobile repair store
The owner of Mobile Muster said it's the first time the store has been targeted.
'Someone could get killed': Mayor, retail boss raise alarm after brazen robberies
'We're very much in the middle of a tidal wave of crime sweeping the retail sector.'
'You used your daughter as a sex toy': Man jailed for 10 years, judge expresses shock
Man who sexually abused his primary-school-aged daughter, jailed for more than 10 years.
Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death
The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.
Invercargill hit and run: 'I'm not angry' - father's plea as son fights for life
Ryan Phillips, a 19-year-old bricklayer, is fighting for his life.
Good Samaritan seriously assaulted after stopping to help domestic violence victim
The man stopped to help a woman and was allegedly attacked, suffering facial injuries.
'Don't practice what we preach': The push for open justice against NZ system
Journalists are shining a light on our legal system, revealing systemic problems.
Watch: Daylight smash and grab at mall; Guard hurt in other violent robbery
Workers at the mall were seen shaking and crying as the frightening robbery took place.
Police seek help after stabbing victim found in central Wellington
The man was found with serious stab wounds on Courtenay Pl.
Watch: Terrifying robbery at Hamilton mall
Armed robbers at Te Awa mall, Hamilton. Video / Supplied