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The pursuit began in Manukau, South Auckland and finished in Massey, West Auckland.
Hastings stabbing victim remains in serious condition
A man has been charged and another remains in hospital following a stabbing in Hastings.
Arrest made after man dies in alleged hit-and-run in Henderson on Friday night
A 42yo man has been arrested and will appear in Waitākere District Court on Thursday.
Man arrested after Invercargill incident leaves three hurt, one critically
18-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
School fundraiser mayhem: Dance-floor bashing victim tells of horrific injuries
The victim was dancing - next thing he knows he's getting blood cleaned off him.
'She was calling for help': TVNZ reality star admits taking advantage of drunk teen, acquitted of suffocating her
Wayde Moore is due to appear on TVNZ's FBoy Island NZ.
Watch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrols
Thieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.
'Birthday gift' drugs bust: New Zealander facing possible death penalty in Bali
The man, identified as "MP", reportedly received drugs sent to a Bali post office box.
Watch: Moment Albany Mall thieves rob jewellery store
Footage of the robbery shows loud bangs as thieves smash the Michael Hill Jeweller store. Video / Supplied
Auckland mall masked gang robbery: MP rushes to pick up 'panicked' relative
Mark Mitchell rushed to the mall where armed men robbed a jewellery store.
Emergency housing, drugs and shoplifting: Man jailed for 'persistent' offending
He started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.
Albany mall robbery: MP Mark Mitchell speaks on crime
National MP Mark Mitchell on the moment a masked group robbed a jewellery store at the Westfield Albany mall in Auckland. Video / Supplied / Mark Mitchell / @jawad.cooll via TikTok, Lazie Wu
Watch: Masked group flee in getaway car after robbing Auckland mall jewellery store
Masked men were seen running in the suburban mall.
NZ records 1000-plus AOS callouts for year as cops battle heavily armed crims
"Frontline staff ... find themselves in situations where they feel ill-equipped" - police.
Patron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custody
The incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.
Patched-up kids: Oranga Tamariki raises concerns over youth gangs
More kids arrive at youth residences with patches and full-face tattoos.
Alleged Mt Albert arsonist set to appear in court today
Series of arson incidents reported in Mt Albert, Auckland overnight.
Off-duty police officer charged over cyclist's death, faces drink-driving charge
Cyclist David Lane, 69, died at the scene of the crash.
Kiwi kids targeted in global sextortion; X-rated photos posted of blackmailed teen
Naked or sexual images of youngsters are also being captured during live streams.
Convicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prison
The man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.
Man spoken to by police after hoax tsunami threat
A vehicle was driven around a Dunedin suburb transmitting through a loudhailer.
Police search for body of man killed the day his mother died
Anaru Moana is believed to have been murdered late last year in North Otago.
Top officials urge long-term commitment to address youth crime
Police have rejected National assertions youth offenders are getting off scot-free.
Crown appeals teen rapist's home detention sentence
An appeal has been filed despite the Crown earlier defending its position on the sentence.
All Black greats speak in support of MDMA dealer as five drug syndicate associates sentenced
Sir Michael Jones and Eroni Clarke spoke on behalf of MDMA dealer Joshua Tofa-Tulisi.
RSA toilet attack: Man 'blindsided' with knock out punch while urinating
The victim, who suffered a broken cheekbone in the attack, once dated the offender's ex.
'Punctured lung': Accused admits violent stabbing of three people inside Indian restaurant
The 31-year-old walked into the kitchen and stabbed two workers and then a customer.
No warning: Mobster broke his brother's skull - then attacked mum
"The photos of her injuries are chilling indeed", says judge
'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCA
The offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.
Surveillance audit: Cops will investigate use of CCTV network
Privacy Commissioner questions police access of surveillance network.
Trial date set for two men accused of central city murder
Two men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.
Homicide probe after 3-month-old baby dies in Starship hospital, man arrested
The baby was taken to Middlemore Hospital a fortnight ago with serious injuries.
New areas searched for missing man, appeal over cars
Anaru Moana was reported missing last year and has not been seen since.