Police seek to take over suspects' and defendants' social media accounts
Law experts have expressed their concern over the tactic.
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Man charged with murder of Connor Whitehead
Connor Whitehead died from gunshot wounds after attending a birthday party on Friday.
'Bang, bang': Armed police enter west Auckland property
One man in custody as armed police descend on property in Auckland's Glen Eden.
Man accused of Eagle helicopter laser attack charged with putting police lives at risk
If convicted, the former construction company director could face up to 14 years' prison.
New retail crime police unit to crack down on 'repeat offending'
Police will investigate 'high priority repeat retail offending' across New Zealand.
Anti-lockdown protesters heading to Parliament on Tuesday
Police are aware of various protests planned around Auckland and Wellington tomorrow.
Police investigating people offering to take vaccine for others
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Two arrested after armed carjacking and high-speed police chase
Pursuit of high-risk offender was initiated with assistance of the AOS and air support.
'Intolerable': Woman launches legal action against neighbours, alleges 21 months of 'hell'
Ōrākei residents say allegedly antisocial neighbours are destroying their lives.
Internal investigation under way after youths try to escape Oranga Tamariki facility, prompting police callout
An incident at Rotorua's Youth Justice Centre is under investigation.
Christie Marceau's brutal death and lasting legacy explained in A Moment In Crime podcast
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits sad death of Christie Marceau on the 10th anniversary.
Christie Marceau's family mark 10-year anniversary since shocking fatal stabbing at North Shore home
It has been a decade since Auckland teenager Christie Marceau's brutal death
Stained glass art burglary: Pat Hanly work among 11 stolen from Auckland studio
Shock break-in at the country's leading stained glass art studio.
Person found in driveway near motel died despite police providing first aid
Police are doorknocking New Lynn residents after a person died this morning.
Māngere shooting: Two arrested after family home shot at in suspected gang drive-by
Two arrested after "innocent family's" house struck in suspected gang drive-by shooting.
Police looking for man who allegedly stole woman's undies
The panty raider allegedly stole a number of pairs of undies, as well as some cash.
Homicide investigation launched after police incident in New Lynn
A person was found dead at a property in West Auckland this morning.
Arapera Fia's father posts emotional tribute as police investigate her death
Tributes are flowing for a little girl who died of non-accidental injuries
'Extraordinary survival story': Log ship jumper in water for 23 hours
Log ship jumper, a Myanmar national, was in the water for 23 hours.
Undercover cop car rams stolen vehicle after it smashes into another police car
The man is due to appear at Waitākere District Court today.
Some firefighters prepared to 'walk away from the career they love' following vaccine mandate
Ambulance staff and firefighters must vaccinate. Will police officers be next?
Two people critically injured in serious crash in Hastings
Five people were injured after a serious crash on York Rd in Hastings.
Watch: Police ram stolen vehicle in West Auckland
Dramatic video footage has emerged of an undercover police car ramming a fleeing vehicle.
Weymouth toddler death: Flowers left for family as police guard house
Neighbours left flowers at the house where a toddler was fatally injured.
Person critically injured after firearms incident in Palmerston North
One person has been critically injured following a firearms incident.
Police continue to search for Raglan fishermen
Olson Canatoy and Eric Dabalos failed to return from a fishing trip to the Ruapuke area.
How the Mongrel Mob brought two killers together in brutal hammer murder
Judge outlines how old gangster and wannabe patch came together to kill innocent man.
Fire at Christchurch wastewater treatment plant now contained
Christchurch residents are being encouraged to keep doors and windows closed.
Weymouth toddler who died of head injuries used to play on red and blue slide
The girl suffered injuries that are believed to be 'non-accidental', police have said.
Police locate Covid-infected man who absconded from MIQ
Police have found one person who absconded from MIQ, while a woman is still on the run.
Police issue 50 infringement notices for alleged dangerous driving following tangi
At the time two people were arrested and four vehicles impounded.
Anti-lockdown protest: Police arrest 36-year-old, further charges likely
A 36-year-old man has been charged after a gathering at Auckland Domain on Saturday.
'We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental health
Former and current first responders support the establishment of a homestead retreat.
Body of missing tramper found in Arthur's Pass
A woman was reported missing after failing to return from a hike on Saturday.