The crash at Te Puna was reported just before 3pm.

Attacker gave her "hell of a fright", woman says.

Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.

Four hurt in horror attack but police say far worse outcome averted by brave intervention.

'The community expects a zero tolerance for any violence, gang and drug activities.'

Two-car crash blocks state highway in Kaitaia and diversions are in place.

Joanne Ingham was living in emergency accommodation and battling alcohol addiction.

The incident was among a number of burglaries police attended overnight.

The man charged with murdering Juliana Herrera has appeared in court again today

According to an OIA, Police have been well behind on other road safety targets recently.

A liquor store in Albany, Auckland, was targeted by burglars last night.

The incident happened on Grey St and was reported to police around 12.50pm.

The incident occurred in Kaiti on Friday afternoon.

New minister also hopes to address youth offending.

The wounded man remains in a serious condition in hospital.

The group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.

The crash was reported to emergency services at 2.43pm.

Craig Lord says he will defend any charges brought against him.

Inquest hears that wife thought she was going to die at the hands of her armed husband.

Police are now treating the death as "unexplained" .

Shoppers told there's a 'gunman' at Glenfield Mall, staff cower in 'safe room'.

A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.

It comes after a day-long search.

An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.

Police were called last night after the boat capsized.

The fast food store was burgled just before 3am.

The victim says she even alerted police to a potential address for the thieves.

"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."