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![Auckland Harbour Bridge fully open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Auckland Harbour Bridge fully open
Motorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.
![Two seriously hurt as stolen car crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Two seriously hurt as stolen car crashes
Police appeal for witnesses after car earlier failed to stop for an officer.
![Christmas tragedy: Two killed in separate car crashes this morning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Christmas tragedy: Two killed in separate car crashes this morning
Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene.
![Christmas crashes: Motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Gordonton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Christmas crashes: Motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Gordonton
The crash was reported to police just after 9.20am today.
![Two seriously injured in crash in Counties Manukau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Two seriously injured in crash in Counties Manukau
The road is blocked and motorists are being asked to avoid the Goodwood Heights area.
![Mt Roskill homicide: Two still in hospital, post-mortem exam carried out on victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Mt Roskill homicide: Two still in hospital, post-mortem exam carried out on victim
More than 20 police staff are spending Christmas working on the case.
![Search for missing swimmer put on hold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.
!['It was love at first sight': Girlfriend of man gunned down left distraught](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'It was love at first sight': Girlfriend of man gunned down left distraught
Police say the killing was an isolated incident and is not believed to be a random attack.
![Hundreds of shooting victims treated at Auckland's hospitals amid surging gun violence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hundreds of shooting victims treated at Auckland's hospitals amid surging gun violence
"What do we do here because our families are being caught in the middle."
![Arrest made following death of 10-month-old baby in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Arrest made following death of 10-month-old baby in Auckland
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man with murder.
![Police release image of shoe in hope of identifying seriously injured motorcyclist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Police release image of shoe in hope of identifying seriously injured motorcyclist
Police have released an image of the man's shoe.
![Child dies at Christchurch swimming pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Child dies at Christchurch swimming pool
A distraught woman shouted 'that's my baby' as the child was pulled from the water.
![Major search for missing swimmer suspended for the night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Major search for missing swimmer suspended for the night
'A search and rescue operation is currently under way.'
![Guilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Guilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammer
Offender says he was afraid of the police dog and that's why he lashed out.
![Sex abuse surivor shares 'rollercoaster' journey to help others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Sex abuse surivor shares 'rollercoaster' journey to help others
A Chinese sex abuse survivor speaks out to shine light on offending in similar cultures
![Returnee who escaped from hospital back in quarantine after handing themselves in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Returnee who escaped from hospital back in quarantine after handing themselves in
Authorities have given an update on a person who escaped Middlemore Hospital with Covid.
![One seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
One seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crash
Police close road after responding to a two-vehicle accident just after 8.30pm.
![Police hunt for fleeing driver who crashed car, injuring two others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Police hunt for fleeing driver who crashed car, injuring two others
The crash happened on the corner of Ulster St and Abbotsford St.
![Location of recent returnee unknown after escaping from hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Location of recent returnee unknown after escaping from hospital
The person was transferred to Middlemore Hospital from a MIQ on Sunday.
!['Racist to the core': Hone Harawira lashes out at police over Northland checkpoints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Racist to the core': Hone Harawira lashes out at police over Northland checkpoints
Others, though, have characterised the partnership as a success.
![One dead following Raglan paragliding incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
One dead following Raglan paragliding incident
Emergency services were alerted to a paraglider requiring medical attention.
![Serious crash in Christchurch: Main road closed as emergency services work at scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Serious crash in Christchurch: Main road closed as emergency services work at scene
Serious crash in Christchurch, at least one person injured
![How two families battled with police over crash that killed loved ones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
How two families battled with police over crash that killed loved ones
Dale Waitokia and Shona Brenssell took on the police, local and national, and won.
![Man arrested after Palmerston North hit-and-run](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Man arrested after Palmerston North hit-and-run
Police believe a driver "deliberately hit" and elderly man then fled the scene.
!['Jacinda Ardern' ecstasy pills for sale on underground drug market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Jacinda Ardern' ecstasy pills for sale on underground drug market
Police unaware of illicit pills with 'Jacinda Ardern' imprint.
![Multiple shots fired at vehicle in central Auckland, person injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Multiple shots fired at vehicle in central Auckland, person injured
Armed police responded to multiple incidents in central Auckland early this morning.
!['Not safe anymore': Alleged white supremacist in state house terrorising neighbours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Not safe anymore': Alleged white supremacist in state house terrorising neighbours
'We just want a safe neighbourhood for my kids.'
![Man dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in Tūrangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Man dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in Tūrangi
A police spokesperson said the crash occurred on State Highway 1 just north of Tūrangi.
![Police investigating hit-and-run crash after elderly man 'deliberately hit'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Police investigating hit-and-run crash after elderly man 'deliberately hit'
Police said the man was hit on Grey St in Palmerston North just before 12.30pm.