Man found dead with knife in his chest after falling from ladder
But CIB didn't visit Kevin O'Grady's home for 10 days, despite concerns being raised.
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Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youth
The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
Sex complaints soar against taxis, rideshares: Woman assaulted by fake ‘Uber’ driver
Police report cases of fake drivers luring unsuspecting passengers into their cars.
Man accused of New Windsor dairy stabbing was on electronic bail
The police prosecutor said police had opposed the bail.
Stabbed dairy owners had long feared they'd be attacked
Neighbour says calm, softly spoken owner had been “scared all the time”.
'Better have a lot of paint': Message to vandals who painted over te reo Māori
'Most New Zealanders ... see te reo as something that is part of their identity.'
'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claims
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
'Racist behaviour': Te reo painted over on 40+ waste bins in Tauranga
'This is not who we are, or who we want to be' - Tolley
Te Pāti Māori candidate targeted in fresh incident, man 'served trespass notice'
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
More bus 'troublemakers' coming, driver warns as security bill hits $1.7m
'The risk is that it could blow up at any time.'
Kidnapper of 9-year-old girl left fingerprints on ransom note
'She knew she was being rescued. She knew that she was in safe hands.'
‘Unacceptable’ bungle: Violent offender on intensive supervision flees NZ
Man fled NZ despite stringent conditions of his sentence - and it's not an isolated case.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
Two in custody following four early-morning robberies in Auckland
Police were advised of four robberies early Saturday morning.
Delivery driver acquitted after shooting YouTube prankster
Driver pleaded he was acting in self-defence after food court confrontation.
Mike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election season
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'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central
"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.
Auckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robbery
It's understood one of the offenders had a firearm.
Man decided to 'cut out the middleman' and got caught
MDMA package bound for man's home intercepted.
Labour says ram raids are down, National says they're not. Who's telling the truth?
Labour, National at odds on whether the number of ram raids is falling. We have the data.
Teen arrested after alleged shooting at Rotorua intersection
The person is due to appear in Rotorua District Court.
‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chest
Killer of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.
'Shaken': Neighbour describes drive-by shooting at Auckland home
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted last night.
Gang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meeting
The gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.
Multiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnight
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.
‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in Coromandel
Locals have been left fearful after violence over the weekend.
Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
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Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.
Ruff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the back
The car thief had an unexpected passenger.
Brutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and charged
Video of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.
'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten
'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.
Downtown Auckland crime: Parties share their views after calls for greater police presence
Police presence is biggest driver for safety in cities, says Scott Pritchard
'They're not afraid': Young staff member left terrified after armed robbers storm shop
A staff member at a vape store put his hands up as a hammer was waved at him.