Auckland Police area commander Grae Anderson talks about the changes that Central Auckland has gone through, and the realities of policing in the area. Video / Dean Purcell

Crime Prevention Group president Sunny Kaushal said there was a 'retail crime emergency' in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald

Leader Christopher Luxon is set to announce National's gang policy today in Auckland.

Armed police block off roads in Māngere Bridge; police investigate three other firearm incidents. Video / NZ Herald

It's the first seizure of drugs from a passenger since the border was reopened.

Dawson's neighbour told a court he saw Lynette more than a year after she disappeared.

King Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.

Police are trawling through recovered documents in a bid to contact affected gun owners.

"For anybody that wana show up, no dramas only alofa."

John Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.

Third person charged as an accessory after the fact in relation to the murder.

Calls for police to "shoot to injure" ignore reality of "fast-moving, complex" situation.

Flatmate said he felt "crook" and died two days after the assault.

Arsonist smashed window and threw molotov cocktail inside; damaged office remains closed

Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.

"I never even spoke to them and they beat me like a dog."

Social media bile is "regrettably normal" the judge said as he denied name suppression.

Man who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.

Police say person of interest 'not at large in the community'.

Investigator says all involved in murder case miscarriage of justice must be scrutinised.

Police locate person believed to be involved in Mcintosh's death.

Another store owner has found a fake $50 bill in the till.

Janna Fischer died from inhaling stomach contents into her lungs after using drugs.

Police warn arrests should serve as a warning to criminals everywhere.

Cartwright served as New Zealand's first female High Court judge and as Governor-General.

Posters of a man and his gay lover were put up in his hometown, decrying their sexuality.

Authorities said Clive Vakalahi dragged his victim over 100 metres underneath his Nissan.

Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme will stand in court over seven charges of sexual assault.

Manhunt under way after daylight shooting ends with man being shot in face.