Witness describes 'massive explosion' as man falls on tracks near Britomart
The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
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Search will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beach
The search will continue until nightfall and begin again tomorrow.
Man hospitalised after getting electric shock crossing train tracks
The man was transported to Auckland Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
One person dies in crash near Invercargill overnight
The vehicle the person was driving collided with a power pole near Oreti Beach.
'Mr Big' boss of alleged 1-tonne drug syndicate extradited from Italy
Alleged drug boss arrested in Italy, now in Covid-19 prison isolation facing 94 charges.
Man missing for three days in ranges found
The young man was rescued after spending three nights in the open in rainy conditions.
Mike McRoberts reacts after suspect identified in daughter's Six60 concert assault
The news presenter says he is 'overwhelmed' with the public response to his plea.
Judge delivers guilty verdict in High Court rape trial
'In short, I accept the evidence of the complainant.'
Pedestrian hit and killed by motorcycle named
The crash happened near Tower Junction on Wednesday night.
Hannah Francis inquest: Police inspector says he would lay charges if he had the chance
"...if it's the wrong decision, I have no problem apologising to the family for that now."
School forced into real lockdown after practising earlier in the day
The school was placed into lockdown this afternoon as a precaution.
Two children injured in serious Pukekohe crash
Four people have been taken to hospital, their injuries ranging from serious to critical.
BB gun behind West Auckland school lockdown
Four schools in Kelston were forced to lock down as armed police swarmed the area.
Serious crash: SH1 closed north of Dunedin
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.
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.