'Absolutely tragic': Missing 5-year-old boy found dead in Hutt River
The boy's body was found by searchers at 9.15pm.
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Brian Tamaki appeals custody decision after alleged bail breach
Destiny Church leader in Mt Eden Prison until January 27 court appearance.
Brian Tamaki sees himself as a martyr, says expert
Historian says Destiny Church leader's arrest makes him more sympathetic to his followers.
Teen murder accused found after escaping youth justice facility
Teen accused of murder found after escaping youth justice facility on December 29
Children in Tairua Bar boating tragedy wake from comas
Two children badly injured when their boat overturned near Tairua face a long recovery.
Alleged bar assault lands Kainga Ora comms adviser in court
Govt communications adviser before the courts on a serious violence charge
'A sad day': Brian Tamaki speaks out after bail refused - now behind bars for 10 days
The controversial church leader was arrested this morning at his Auckland home.
Man dials 111 - gets arrested
Police asked him to stop calling unless he had a genuine emergency. He kept abusing them.
'Extremely lucky': Teenage boy rescued by police from Waikato River
Police say the teenager was 'extremely cold' when found.
Boy, 15, charged with murder on the run after youth justice facility escape
Police seek information as to youth's whereabouts.
Watch: Brian Tamaki arrested - farewell kiss before led away by police
Tamaki has arrived at Mt Eden prison after being arrested at home this morning.
Motorcyclist critically injured in serious crash
Whatawhata Rd is closed after a motorcycle and ute collided this morning.
Four seriously injured in two unrelated Sunday morning crashes
Inquiries into crashes near Drury and south of Nelson are ongoing, say police.
'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.
Mystery at the mill: The baffling disappearance of scientist Jim Donnelly
Jim Donnelly went to work in June 2004 ... and vanished into thin air.
More than 200 police officers yet to get first Covid-19 vaccine dose
Small number of staff expected to be stood down on Monday.
One person dead after being trapped under truck in Pōkeno
Emergency services rushed to the property in Pōkeno just after 6pm.
Police release name of man who died after suspected stabbing in Albany
A 31-year-old man has been charged with 35-year-old Lele He's murder.
Police seek witnesses after hitch-hiking sexual assault near Pātea
The incident happened on Sunday, January 9, on SH3 between Hāwera and Pātea.
'Worst I've ever seen': One dead, four injured after serious crash between Puhoi and Warkworth
Long delays after the fatal crash.
Rainbow pencil case stash the undoing for 'wholesale' meth dealer
Napier woman who dealt in "wholesale" quantities of meth avoids a prison sentence.
Man charged with Mt Roskill murder, police name second man on the run
Police are still looking for Sam Junior Angelo Thomsen, and have released his photograph.
Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
Huge police dirt bike sting: 130 arrests, 100 bikes impounded in operation into illegal street racing
The year long investigation by Auckland police has resulted in numerous charges.
Big Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New Zealand
Estimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.
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.