Police hunt for 'suspicious' man who attempted abduction of 10yo girl near Nelson
The man appeared to be in his 40s, of thin build with curly red hair and pale skin.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Mt Roskill
Police were notified of the incident about 12.40pm.
Man dies after incident in Coromandel Peninsula
A man has died after an incident northwest of Coromandel town.
Parents 'kidnap' son from Oranga Tamariki care after latest violence complaints
More allegations of abuse emerge from youths in Oranga Tamariki's Christchurch residence.
Lanes reopened after multi-vehicle motorway crash injures four
Motorists had been warned of delays in the area.
Watch: Brutal brawl in Wgtn park, attackers then turn on police
The people involved in the fight were arrested shortly after.
IPCA reopens investigation into Shargin Stephens police shooting
Five years after Shargin Stephens' death the IPCA will undertake an 'in-depth review'.
Prison escape: Dangerous inmate with link to Killer Beez on the run
Police say he is dangerous and should not be approached.
Shooting incident: Critically-injured teen made it to hospital, then collapsed
The teen is in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital after being shot.
Hate speech: Fresh threats against Al Noor Mosque
Police receive three reports relating to the Christchurch mosque in the past fortnight.
'Scary': Armed police make arrest in east Christchurch
While on his way home, a man was caught up in an armed police arrest in east Christchurch.
19 arrests: Police probe into gang shootings and arsons complete
Head Hunters and Mongols gang members and associates face a raft of serious charges.
Windsurfers rescued after being swept 2km offshore in Taranaki
The pair got caught in rough waters on Sunday.
20 students at girls' school say they have been raped: Police meeting pupils
More than 20 students said they have been raped in a recent survey.
Duck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into river
Fatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.
Man arrested after police officer assaulted
The alleged offender will face charges in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Police to decide on whether to lay Lake Alice charges
Police say they expect to release a decision in early July.
Watch: Sparks fly on highway in bizarre police chase
Sparks flew on Auckland's Western Motorway, as three teens stole a car in a chase.
Lake Alice abuse in care: Police apologise, admit failings in investigations
Survivors say they were subjected to electric shock treatment and the drug paraldehyde.
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
You're kitten me! Kamo cop rescues hungry cat with head stuck in tin can
'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'
Police seeking man believed to be involved in assault that left person in hospital
One person remains in a serious but stable condition following the incident.
Snapchat threats: Police investigating complaint from second school
It comes as murder and rape threats sent to students from anonymous Snapchat account.
Auckland CBD overdose: ESR testing of substance underway
The trio who took an illicit substance in the CBD are recovering in hospital.
Napier home attack: Man arrested, 94yo victim 'very stoic'
Ambulance officers who responded thinking it was a medical event are being supported.
'All a bit raw': Employer of worker killed during South Auckland tornado speaks
Workers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.
Arrowtown crash: Driver pleads guilty at emotional first court appearance
Tully Robinson was charged in relation to Allanah Walker's death last year.
Farmers store 'racist' rant: Woman back in court after alleged verbal attack on mosque victim's mother, sister
Woman who allegedly subjected sister of a terror attack victim to racist appears in court.
1000 attempts a day: Combating online child sex abuse in NZ
Huge growth in online child sex abuse means 'vast' numbers of offenders not prosecuted.
Homicide outside Blenheim bar: Ten arrested after fatal stabbing
Ten people have been arrested.
Three people dead in two Auckland crashes in 24 hours
Police have confirmed a single-vehicle crash near Kumeū was fatal.
Two dead, three hurt in Southern Motorway crash; lanes closed for hours
Northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for most of Sunday morning.
Operation Trojan Shield: Blogger may have forced police to act
Operation Trojan Shield ran secretly for three years, but one post forced police to act.