Man who allegedly struck road worker with speeding car charged with attempted murder
The road worker was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle.
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Police Commissioner and Police Minister reveal specialised gang task force
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced a National Gang Unit to crack down on gang crime and gangs’ anti-social behaviour. Video / NZ Herald
Kathleen Kawana death: Police claim she was murdered in Hastings
The murder-accused has been remanded in custody and has name suppression.
National Gang Unit set up to crack down on violence, drug crime
The Police Commissioner is set to make the announcement in Auckland today.
Young Auckland couple's grim life no excuse for dad killing child: Crown
A jury will soon weigh whether Amaziah Te Ahuru's death was a murder or a tragic accident.
Gangbusters: Govt to reveal new task force targeting organised crime
The gang crackdown is set to feature a specialist anti-crime squad.
'I'm going to kill your children': Man assaults, threatens whānau member
Temuera Paul also broke into a Kāinga Ora house and took a shower.
Man leaves baby on the ground as he steals car
CCTV footage shows a man abandoning a baby on the side of the road as he drives off in a stolen car. Video / Supplied
Man charged three years after crash that killed one, injured another
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.
Four arrests at funeral for Ponsonby Rd gunman, police say no 'significant issues'
Police have been planning their response to Hone Kay-Selwyn's funeral for days.
Killer Beez gangster flees police checkpoint
Man pulled U-turn at checkpoint, drove on wrong side of road, dumped car, was arrested.
West Auckland attacks caught on camera
Police have vowed to 'hold youth offenders to account' after distressing video of separate attacks was published online. Video / Supplied
'Do not approach': Police appeal for sightings of wanted man
Police ask the public to phone 111 if they see 33-year-old Quaid Clements.
Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints, survivor not surprised
Police said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.
'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationships
Officials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.
Meth ‘kingpin’ stripped of $80k in Louis Vuitton, Versace goods, gold jewellery
Police said the offending had unlawfully benefitted him to the tune of $191,350.
'A poor show all-around': Drink-driver caught after hitting off-duty cop's car
Matters then got worse when the driver tried to punch the officer in the face.
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino
Mackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.
$250k jewellery store heist: Getaway driver caught with gems stuffed in bra
Video showed masked teen co-defendants, who were half her age, lash out with hammers.
Māori weaponry instructor beat students with stick, says heritage exempted him from law
He told the Court of Appeal they had no power over him. The justices disagreed.
Gang member on run for year: Cops' alarming find when he was finally caught
Name suppression lifted when the gang's 'orchestrating influence' was sentenced.
Mother of kidnapped girls: 'He has taken away innocence of childhood'
One girl who ran to escape returned to help her sister.
The goat did it, says man defending family violence allegations
But, a jury wasn't buying it - defendant guilty of multiple charges.
'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
Ponsonby shooting: Vigil for victim, 'unbearable pain' caused by shooter
A long-time friend of Horne said he was "loved by everyone".
'Always had a smile on her face': Tribute to teenage fire victim
Investigation continues into the fire that killed 16-year-old Lizzy Marvin.
Fleeing drivers lead to 10 arrests in Manukau overnight
Police were first alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling along Mt Wellington Highway.
Police to monitor New Lynn station due to after-school brawl plan fears
Some schools sent an 'urgent' email to parents to warn them.
'I gunned it': Fleeing Merc thief's interview after 70yo owner died in watery crash
'I was knocked out and bleeding - I thought I was dead,' Kyle Clarke told police.
‘Huge tragedy’: Police say fatal fire near Burnham military camp was not suspicious, victim was 16-year-old girl
Police say the fire at the NZDF-owned property was not suspicious
'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's death
Paul Jones believes his son was murdered.
Gang member admits firing gun at rival in incident that shutdown Wellington Hospital
Tensions between the Black Power and Mongrel Mob members began earlier at a motel.
'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat
Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.