Serious crash: SH1 closed north of Dunedin
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Manurewa body found: Man arrested, charged with arson in relation to police investigation
The discovery of a body in a south Auckland early this morning sparked a homicide probe.
Major police sting: $6m in assets seized, seven arrested
Police carried out search warrants following an investigation into money laundering.
Armed police in West Auckland - Police speaking to person of interest
An armed police incident unfolded in Kelston this afternoon.
Armed police trial popular with officers, less so with the public
Police have released the evaluation into the trial which ended in April.
Hairdresser imprisoned for indecently assaulting clients
Three of Smith's victims were clients. He had business dealings with the other.
'I lost the plot': Mum assaults 12yo daughter over 'sexual marks' on neck, police called
The teacher admitted to police that she'd 'lost the plot' during the argument.
Person seriously injured in single-vehicle crash near Karapiro
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near Karapiro.
Death in Albert Park: Auckland police investigating
Circumstances of the incident are not yet known.
'A beary good time': How the search for the owners of a Wairarapa teddy bear went viral
Rough Patch over as dusty teddy bear found on Wairarapa roadside brings Kiwis together.
Body stuffed into freezer, driven south then buried in shallow grave
Man's body was driven hundreds of kilometres in a freezer in the back of a van.
Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution
Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.
'A liar, a coward, a monster': Mum's message to baby killer
Mum: 'The world around me was spinning out of control. I just had to get to my son.'
Former police staffers question why officer who was shot at was working alone
Surprise and dismay officer had to 'face the unexpected' by herself.
Three men arrested for card skimming in Auckland
Their activities linked to card skimming of machines at two hospitals parking sites.
Massey stabbing trial: Former flatmates say accused was 'fixated' with ex-wife, cop tells of urgently warning her
Accused wanted to disfigure ex-wife as a reminder of him, former flatmate tells court.
Karaka chainsaw massacre: Police release image of tree slasher suspect
The alleged culprit was described as a solidly built European male in his 30s or 40s.
Newborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back time
The mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.
Police shooters linked to kidnapping, car-torching in crime rampage
Police are investigating whether a series of shop ram-raids are also connected.
Massey stabbing: Murder accused 'kept ex-wife under surveillance' - Crown
Crown says wife reported seeing ex-husband loitering near her home.
Witness says newborn baby mauled while mum 'popped' to the toilet
Rottweiler attacked the newborn and tried to bury it while the mother was in the toilet.
Massey stabbing: Crown says accused 'obsessed' with exacting revenge
'She died not far from where she had been waiting for her bus.'
Car set on fire after kidnapping: Cops think vehicle may be linked to police shooting
Officers are still working to locate the men involved in the early morning shooting.
Death of baby in Ōtara now a homicide, man charged with assault
The death of a baby in Otara last week is now being treated as a homicide.
Gunmen on the loose after shot fired at police officer
Police are at an incident in Haruru, in the Far North district, early this morning.
School forced to close over threatening emails open this week
The school closed for two days last week but police say it is safe to open today.
Back inside: Violent offender behind good Samaritan Lucy Knight attack jailed
Hendrix Hauwai back in trouble again - this time in Christchurch.
Hero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&E
The pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.
Grey Lynn assault: 10 young people randomly attack young man on the street
Ten young people spoken to by police after random attack in Grey Lynn.
Labour weekend road toll at five after car rolls on East Coast
Latest holiday weekend death occurred on the East Coast.
Person injured in firearms incident near Lake Rotoma
One person is being treated in Waikato Hospital for a gunshot wound.
Two injured after boat capsizes on river
A rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.
Baby dies after police, emergency services called to house
The incident follows a baby being found dead last week at a house in Otara.
A Moment In Crime: 61 seconds of horror - The Ashburton Winz murders
Episode 12 of NZME podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Ashburton Winz murders.