'He would've died if he didn't have a life jacket' - Coastguard
A man spent a nightmare 45 minutes in the Manukau Harbour after being swept out to sea.
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Concerns for missing woman last seen in Tītahi Bay
Karina Bradnam has been missing since Thursday. She was last seen in Tītahi Bay.
Tauranga terror: Slain woman was new mum, lay dead for days
Dead woman's partner was a homicide suspect killed in a wild street shootout with police.
Police seize car believed to be linked to double homicide
The blue Ford Territory may be in Auckland, police say.
How a 'model' Auckland suburb became a crime hotspot
Addison in South Auckland was meant to be model suburb. The reality was quite different.
'This is a horror story': Rising body count in Tauranga, victim's brother speaks out
A woman is found dead in suburban Tauranga - the fourth connected death in a horror week.
Child critical after near-drowning in Epsom
Child in a critical condition after residential incident.
Off-duty police officer killed in car crash
A woman who died after a crash in Karaka was an off-duty cop, police say.
Woman's death in Tauranga linked to double homicide
The woman is believed to have been killed in a domestic incident.
One dead following serious crash in Henderson
Emergency services were called to the crash scene on Forest Hill Rd around 10.50am.
Tears in court: Man charged with murder following fatal shootings
Man charged over double killing granted name suppression in Christchurch court.
Two arrests after Rotorua petrol station gang brawl
Police were called to reports of two car-loads of people allegedly physically fighting.
Zoe Hunter: Police need more power to put hard line on gangs
People are scared. Crime like this has never been seen in the Bay, writes Zoe Hunter.
Air rage at 10,000m: Passenger allegedly attacks Air NZ crew
A 50-year-old man has been detained while on board a 12-hour Air New Zealand flight.
'Strong suspect': Police believe 25-year-old case solvable
Timothy Pridding, a 34-year-old Dunedin mechanic, was last seen in November 1994.
Rotorua reacts to sentencing for record $137m meth bust
"This drug is a scourge in our country," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
Delays for residents from SH2 closure
Traffic was backed up and stretching down roads yesterday because of the SH2 closure.
'Too close to home': Man shot dead, another arrested in relation to alleged double homicide
There has been a dramatic end to a violent week.
Body of missing British tramper found
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Mayor calls public meeting over gang violence
Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton will answer questions.
Murder accused relives fatally stabbing her partner
Woman accused of murdering partner speaks about fatal stabbing for first time in court
Domestic violence murder trial: Accused outlines life of abuse
A woman charged with murdering her partner has detailed the violence he subjected her to.
Wild chase: Double murder suspect shot dead by police
A man linked to the deaths of two men this week was fatally wounded in a shoot out.
Wild police chase, gunfire: Man linked to Tauranga murders shot dead
Man shot dead following pursuit in Tauranga.
Widow of man killed in tourist-driver crash: 'We were living our happily ever after'
"He was my home and now I get to walk into just an empty house."
Crews contain fire after it rips through 40 hectares
At one stage the blaze threatened up to 10 homes.
Domestic-violence murder: Accused describes lifetime of violent abuse
Woman accused of murdering her partner after years of domestic violence takes the stand.
Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian
Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.
Murder-accused called cops on abusive partner 16 times
Karen Anne Ruddelle says she acted in self-defence.
'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for news
Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.
'He didn't get a chance to be a granddad:' Tauranga shooting victim named
The 44-year-old was one of the two men found dead at a house near Tauranga last night
Tauranga shootings: Armed police hit streets as gang violence escalates
Scared and angry locals want something done about violent crime in Tauranga.
Eight people hurt, one seriously, in Southland crash
Emergency services called to crash about 5.30pm
Get checked: Millane case cop reveals cancer scare
Top detective reveals he was battling cancer while heading Grace Millane murder case.