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Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald
Two arrested after report of gunshots closes major Auckland highway
Witnesses reported seeing 'about 20 police cars' and armed officers on the rural road.
Penrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees police
A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied
‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.
Napier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnesses
Police are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.
"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"
Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks
How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
Police investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine
“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."
Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ
Family of 501 who died after Ōrere Point tasering launch fundraiser to fly body home
Family say he grew up in Australia but was deported in 2017 under the 501 law.
Police search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023
Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.
Bus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid area
Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.
Pre-planned police operation led to school lockdown
One person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.
Student in custody, another in hospital after serious ‘assault’ near Napier high school
'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'
Registered sex offender thought he was sending explicit messages to teen ... but he was wrong
It was actually a detective posing as a 14-year-old on Snapchat.
Calls for change: Petition demands police bodycams after man’s death
Family members allege police violently assaulted Faasala Samu Matue.
‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money launderer
A scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".
‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scam
The victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each.
Police hunt man over aggravated robbery, escaping custody in Auckland
Cave has long hair, usually worn in a top-knot style, and has two tā moko style tattoos.
Hoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury school
Last night's email threatened violence today.
Driver arrested at Ōrere Point charged as police identify dead man
A 42-year-old man has been charged over aggravated robberies on Auckland’s North Shore.
Rugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mum
Cass Maguire's father said the club and others were responsible for his daughter's death.
Watch: Man with metal pole tasered by police at Ōrere Point, Auckland
The video shows the standoff and the moment police took the man into custody.
Dirt biker to appear in court following West Auckland incident
A biker was spotted speeding through Ranui Park while a family was playing.
Man dies after being Tasered and pepper-sprayed when he threatened cops with samurai sword
The man passed out after being Tasered by police.
Truck breakdown blocking southern lanes on Hawke’s Bay Expressway; significant delays
Motorists heading south between Napier and Hastings are asked to take alternative routes.