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A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
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'Not adequately equipped': Big increase in police officers leaving the force
National list MP Shane Reti says Northland needs more police in the right places.
Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases
Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.
Auckland shops hit overnight: 'I'm tired, I'm over it' - owner
Thieves have struck again; with several shops around Auckland targeted.
South Wairarapa alleged arsonist arrested
Fires were lit at two properties, Wards Line near Greytown, damaging several buildings.
Law change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell review
Officers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.
'I can't breathe': Custody officer says the man's hands later turned blue
Alo Ngata was put in a spit hood. He died in hospital three days after his arrest.
Family of missing Marokopa children trying to raise funds for reward
This month marks 10 months since the children went missing for the second time
Dyslexic police candidate fails typing test, takes fight to court
Guy Greenslade failed the typing test three times and was rejected from Police College.
Most junior cop on scene fitted a spit hood during arrest. The suspect died in custody
Alo Ngata died in police custody days after a violent arrest in Auckland.
'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murder
The newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.
Minister says 'no' to Kiwi cop's family facing Taliban reprisals
Days remain before family of New Zealand woman face being handed over to Taliban.
'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie Heaney
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch
Police officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not all
The officer fired nine shots at the man, including three into the back of his stolen car.
'Chilling' murder of Constable Matthew Hunt: Killer appeals 'crushing' sentence
"Mr Epiha had no motive to kill these police constables. He was just killing them."
NZ Police data sharing agreement with European police questioned over controversy
The European Union's own data protection watchdog is suing its own police.
Auckland burglaries: Teens arrested after allegedly targeting two retailers in less than an hour
One was a ram raid at a BP service station.
Auckland crash: Three people seriously injured in Great North Rd crash
The crash occurred shortly after 11.15pm.
Police dismantle major stolen property ring and thousands in goods
Police have arrested two men and one woman who they believe are key players in the ring.
Police admit undercover cop dressing as window washer for operation 'not appropriate'
The use of plain clothes officers is a standard operating tactic.
Army pays tribute to soldier killed in double fatal crash in Canterbury
The soldier killed in a double fatal crash on Friday has been named as Tristan McQueen
Three times this year: MP Simon Watts asks for more Police resourcing after jewellery store ram raided
Thieves have hit an Auckland jewellery store for the third time this year.
'They treated me like an idiot': Top union boss fumes with bank after hackers drain accounts
'I was utterly determined I was going to get my money back.'
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.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in Turakina
Inquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
One person in critical condition following disorder incident in Invercargill
Police said the parties involved are understood to be known to each other.
Watch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrols
Thieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.
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.
Man found with serious injuries on Auckland road dies
The Concourse is closed off at present and diversions are in place.
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.
Miracle survival: Woman trapped for 15 hours in car wreck after crashing down bank
The Herald understands the woman is from Whangārei and has family in Kaitaia.
Patron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custody
The incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.