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'Carnage': Emergency responders' horror after seven dead in crash, including infant
An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.

Hundreds gather for boy racer meet in Onekawa
'... police will step in and take your vehicle from you.'

Boat found, person still missing off Auckland coast
Police were called last night after the boat capsized.

McDonald's store robbed at gunpoint overnight
The fast food store was burgled just before 3am.

Thieves steal driver's licence from letterbox, buy car, police won't investigate
The victim says she even alerted police to a potential address for the thieves.

From hurt to healing: Mum of girl raped, filmed by CEO speaks on sex abuse case
"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."

Father finally awarded costs after failed charge of killing baby
Father accused of killing baby boy has charge dismissed and awarded costs by police.

Hiding in a truck: Couple to be deported after breaching Covid restrictions
An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.

Motorists warned of delays in Whenuapai due to crash
One person has been taken to hospital in critical condition.

'I enjoy a challenge' - new Police Minister Chris Hipkins dispels workload concerns
Chris Hipkins admits ground to make up with police and 'more we can do around gangs'.

Man dropping his child off at school injured when gunman opened fire - mayor
Taupiri School, north of Ngaruawahia, was sent into lockdown during the incident.

'Tough time': Mother of mosque attack victim assaulted in aggravated robbery
Police are asking the public for help to find two men who allegedly robbed the store.

RNZAF plane lands safely after engine fluid leak
Police were poised to respond to the incident.

Mysterious fireworks display over Auckland solved: Who lit up the sky?
The church apologised for distress to neighbours.

Burglars smash windows to loot Smith & Caughey's in Queen St
One of Auckland's most well-known retail stores has been targeted by thieves overnight.

Why we should care about the future of the Auckland CBD
The Auckland CBD has become an eyesore - is there any way to salvage it?

One dead after early morning crash in Manawatū
One person has died at the scene of a single-car crash in Manawatū this morning.

Drive-by shootings trigger Nats' gang banning order policy
Drive-bys are planned, so stop gangsters from meeting up, Mark Mitchell says.

Six charged after ketamine, P, ecstasy, mephedrone party drug bust
Police operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.

Man and woman dead after Taupō crash
The crash occurred on Whangamata Rd, near Kinloch, Taupō.

Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland
OPINION: "Make Auckland a place people can get around, set down roots, access services."

Auckland shootings: Man arrested after car shot at in Māngere Bridge
Police were called to shootings in Māngere Bridge, Favona, Massey and Ōtara yesterday.

New Auckland city centre police base to open, but there's a catch
The base would hopefully improve response times by local officers.

Manslaughter charge admitted over King Cobras killing
King Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.

More than 4000 firearms licence documents stolen from old Auckland police station
Police are trawling through recovered documents in a bid to contact affected gun owners.

Glen Eden murder accused trio given name suppression at court appearance
Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with Ben McIntosh's murder.

'All gangstas welcome': Associates of man killed by police welcomed to farewell him with 'no dramas'
"For anybody that wana show up, no dramas only alofa."

Dyslexic Police College ex-candidate goes to court over failed typing test
Guy Greenslade failed the test "dramatically" three times.