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Warning for Toyota Aqua owners after car targeted by thieves
Police have a strong warning for anyone who owns a Toyota Aqua.
Overturned kayak: Police urge public to help identify owner
Empty kayak with fishing rods and bait found near Auckland's Motuihe Island.
'Undue risk': Paedophile cheerleading coach who worked on kids' TV show denied parole
Marinovich was denied parole due to his continuing unhealthy interest in child sex.
Serious crash south of Cambridge
SH 1, south of Cambridge has since re-opened following a serious crash.
Notorious killer back behind bars after visiting prostitutes, breaching parole conditions
Murderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.
Two arrested on drug charges after raid of New Lynn address
A 32-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman will appear in Waitākere District Court today.
Police to no longer photograph youth unless in custody
Police commended for tightening the rules for officers photographing young people.
One dead, one seriously injured after series of crashes on Auckland roads
One person is dead and several others have been injured.
Body located in search for missing person off Kariotahi Beach
This comes after a swimmer was reported missing at the beach on Friday evening.
Crash that killed 13yo girl, injured four other children still under investigation
Police are refusing to comment on the crash that killed a 13yo girl in Matamata.
Police investigation into death of Christchurch baby ongoing
The baby died on January 2 and to date no charges have been laid
'Our safety is at stake': Russell up in arms over relocation of town's sole constable
Police say historic Russell residence is deteriorating and too expensive to maintain.
Two people critically injured following incident in Avondale
Police responded to a report of a disorder incident at the intersection on Sunday night.
Teenager bitten by shark in Oamaru Harbour
Teen in hospital after being attacked by shark in the Oamaru Harbour area.
Post holiday traffic: Police plea for drivers to be safe on roads
As holidaymakers return to the cities, police urge caution.
Paraglider in hospital after crash near Queenstown
One person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital.
Search underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beach
Police say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.
Police urge vigilance over fake bank notes in Taranaki
Counterfeit bank notes are circulating around South Taranaki, police say.
Serious crash closes busy West Auckland road, motorist critically injured
A person is fighting for their life after a car struck a tree at Gloria Ave/Te Atatū Rd.
Auckland crash puts five in hospital, two people fighting for their lives
Firefighters cut free two trapped motorists in the crash on a main suburban road.
'Old school villain' a suspect in six unsolved murders
Police files shed new light on "absolute psychopath" known as Old Man of crime.
Whangārei mum loses car, baby seat, and pram in latest car theft
Nissan Tiida is among model of cars targeted by thieves across Northland.
The 'Old Man' of NZ crime who got away with murder
The incredible story of Magnum-wielding most wanted career criminal, Leslie Maurice Green.
Police called in after Covid-positive person leaves self-isolation
It isn't yet clear what locations of interest may spawn from the person's travels.
Elderly woman sexually assaulted after man helped change tyre
Police seek witnesses who may have seen man changing tyre on Marine Parade, West Beach.
Police hunting vehicle after Avondale hit-and-run
The crash occurred between a pedestrian and a car on Racecourse Parade around 2.10pm.
Boy, 4, who drowned at Kai Iwi Lakes named
Shakib Tahir was one of 30 people who have died in water-related incidents this summer.
Police release update on human remains at Canterbury beach
A member of the public found the remains on Leithfield Beach yesterday.
Aggravated robberies: 'It is a vicious cycle, dairy owners suffer all loss'
Here's why Northland dairy owners are hesitant to speak against aggravated robberies.
Tairua bar tragedy: Man dies after boat flips
The man was flown to hospital yesterday after the second incident at the bar this week.
'Our hearts are shattered': Teen who died in Far North holiday crash remembered
"Cool, kind-hearted" teen with a "confident bubbly personality" was farewelled on Sunday.
Gang members expected to gather in Nelson after death of Mongrel Mob patch
Gang member killed in New Year crash named as Mongrel Mob's Martin Henry Reuben.
'Our worst nightmare': Single mum of six killed on Christmas Day
The pedestrian killed on Christmas Day in Auckland was mum of six Charlotte Tyrrell, 28