Drug law impact revealed: Number of people charged per month dropping dramatically; less bias against Māori
Two in 10 caught with drugs charged, one in 10 with cannabis, and half caught with meth.
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Supermarket stabbing a 'random attack', police praise heroic shoppers
The alleged stabber was injured and is currently in hospital under police guard.
Supermarket stabbing 'chaos' - one person in custody, three critical in hospital
Three people critically injured, one person is in custody.
Former police officer who stole $4000 will go unnamed
The former officer appeared in the New Plymouth District Court today.
Closing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pellets
The women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.
Merc with 'SOBADD' plate crashes on motorway off-ramp, driver allegedly flees
After spinning 360 degrees, occupants of 'SOBADD' Mercedes allegedly ran from crash scene.
Concerns for missing Hamilton teenager, 13
Hamilton police say the teenager hasn't been seen since 5.45pm Saturday.
Bus crashes into parked cars in central Wellington
Passenger recalls "crunching and scraping" sounds before the bus eventually stopped.
Convicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new charges
A convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges
Police confirm death of woman in Auckland CBD not suspicious
The death of a woman in an Auckland city apartment is not considered suspicious.
Fatal crash: One dead after Mid Canterbury crash
One person has died in a crash near Methven in Mid Canterbury
Exclusive: Man charged in plot to import cocaine from Mexico worked at Tauranga port
A stevedore was among eight people arrested after an eight-month covert investigation.
Police arrest man after death threats to National MP
A man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill National MP Simeon Brown.
Police, Oranga Tamariki conclude Gloriavale interviews
Police say they "are undertaking a comprehensive review of Gloriavale matters".
Dilworth School sex abuse investigation: Another alleged abuser named
Justice Neil Campbell declined Graeme Lindsay's application for ongoing name suppression.
Police release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuries
Information sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.
Quakes, terror attacks: Honours ceremony acknowledges Canterbury cop's work
Canterbury's top cop will receive New Year's Honour today at investiture ceremony
13-year-old reported missing in Christchurch found
'Jordan's loved ones are very concerned for his wellbeing.'
Officials collect no data on crime at emergency housing
No central recording of family harm, crime or social disorder at emergency housing.
Former police officer jailed for attack on ex-wife's new man
Sentencing judge tells ex-cop Iain William Milne "you totally lost the plot".
'Devastated' families of dead Mt Taranaki climbers pay tribute
Both engineers and climbers, the British-born men loved the outdoors and their families.
Police took civilians on ride-alongs, accessed database, inquiry confirms
Officers allegedly took unauthorised passengers in their patrol vehicles multiple times.
Taranaki double tragedy: Climbers' bodies recovered from mountain
Bodies of two climbers who died on Mt Taranaki yesterday have been recovered.
'We held out huge hope': How Axle, 3, was found in bush
Police give update on Axle's remarkable survival.
'No words': Axle's father tells of emotional day
Axle is home after his frightening overnight mission - happy, healthy and smiling.
'Unacceptable bombshell': Police, unions, National slam pay freeze
Police Association says it comes just as they are about to begin pay negotiations.
Good Samaritan attack: Robber and 'victim' both charged
Police make arrests in case of good Samaritan allegedly attacked on Crown Range Rd.
Police speak out after arrest video circulates online
Police say the edited clip does not tell the full story.
Remuera inquiry: Woman had contacted private investigator before her death
Detectives contacting investigators about working for health chief found dead.
'Unexplained death': Detectives launch probe after man found in Christchurch flat
Emergency services rushed to a Christchurch address this afternoon.
Desperate search for Axle: Parents 'beside themselves' as locals rally
Rugby team among volunteers searching for preschooler.
Health chief's Remuera death unexplained one month later
A month has gone by since Remuera woman Pauline Hanna, 63, was found dead in her home.
Pursuits: Why drivers flee from police
The age group that has increased the most is those aged 25-34 years old.