'Not great after midnight': Gangs, drinking - sharp rise in random city violence
Police inspector says serious assaults weren't as common, or severe, pre-Covid.
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Jewellery heist: Pascoes hit by burglars for second time in 8 days
Police wouldn't confirm the shop raided but said a significant amount of goods was taken.
One critical, one seriously injured in South Auckland street fight
Several people have been taken to hospital after the brawl in Clover Park.
Top cop at Royal NZ Police College dies after medical event
Inspector Tony Bernards, 57, had been with police for 34 years, 24 in supervisory roles.
Police called to stabbing incident in Christchurch
One person has sustained moderate injuries.
'I missed my granddaughter's 21st': Assault victim still struggling 14 months on
"It's changed me totally. I don't go out at night, I can't drive into town ..."
'He knows because it's under $20 he's not going to get arrested'
Business owner, like many others, is struggling with shoplifting.
Cold, hungry and shaking: Teens lucky to be found in Kaimai Range
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
Ex-policeman who raped colleague loses bid for Supreme Court appeal
NZ's top court declines to hear appeal of cop jailed for crimes against policewoman.
Suspect lured from cavity after tug-of-war at door, murder trial told
Cops chasing homicide suspect heard scuffling and sound like "slide action on pistol".
Revealed: Fleeing driver incidents double in a decade
Seventy-seven people have died in fleeing driver incidents since 2010.
Napier man denies kidnap, assault and car chase charges after dramatic pursuit
Charges were laid after car missing a tyre was forced off the road.
Pedestrian seriously injured after alleged hit-and-run in New Lynn
A pedestrian is in a serious condition after being hit by a vehicle in New Lynn.
Investigation underway after person dies in Lower Hutt workplace incident
The incident happened around 2.30pm.
'Mind blown': Woman reunited with ring stolen 30 years ago
"I'm quite amazed, it's a bit hard to believe."
Timaru car crash: Community invited to service to remember five lives lost
A service is being held at Roncalli College on Thursday in memory of the five boys killed.
Police officer receives award for saving man on fire
It's not something police expect to do. But, that's what one officer did a year ago.
Timaru car crash: Families prepare for funerals, friends lay tributes in aftermath of horror crash
The five boys killed in a car crash in Timaru on Saturday night are being remembered.
'Opposite policing to US': Majority officers want to be routinely armed
NZ is one of just 19 countries around the world in which police aren't routinely armed.
Teuila Fuatai: Debate over arming police misses the problem
OPINION: Getting to the root of violence must come first.
One person dead after three-car collision in Hamilton
One person with minor injuries taken to hospital.
Trio lead police on chase from South Auckland to Hamilton
The stolen vehicle was followed by police from Papakura before being dumped in Hamilton.
Police officer acquitted of four family violence charges
The man was found not guilty of four charges, and there was a hung jury on two charges.
Timaru car crash: Funeral plans for lost boys announced
Funeral details for some of the teens killed in the horror Timaru crash have been shared.
Crash near Ellerslie causes delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Waka Kotahi: 'Pass with extra care and expect delays until lanes can be cleared.'
Hunt for Maserati after motorcyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run
Police have issued a plea for information on a dark-coloured Levante.
Timaru crash: Bereft dad mourns - 'To lose five kids … it's heart-wrenching'
Sadness grows in Timaru as five boys killed in a crash are named and families speak.
Man dies after workplace incident in Otago
The fatal incident in Otago was reported to the police just after 10am.
Police urge caution over 'loudest cars' tribute to five teens killed in Timaru crash
Local police ask that commemorations be safe and within the law after "tough few days".
Three youths in custody after fake gun spotted on Auckland train
No threats were made against passengers.
Distraught Timaru dad: 'I can't paint a car for him so I'll paint his coffin'
The family of a Timaru teen killed in a horror crash on Saturday pay tribute to their boy.
Driver asks witness 'how did I survive' moments after crash that killed five
One of the first on the scene of the fatal Timaru crash called the only survivor's mum.
Timaru tragedy: Car meet up memorial event planned
A memorial has been organised for Saturday night to pay tribute to teens killed in crash