Assault at Auckland's Paremoremo prison, prisoner placed in segregation
Over 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.
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Man arrested for 'talking indecently' to two young girls
He is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court.
Heavy armed police presence on Auckland's North Shore after gun sighting
A report of a person with a firearm in Takapuna was made to police shortly before midday.
'Deserved to be together for 100 years': White Island victim Gavin Dallow farewelled
Lawyer a "generous man, always helping his family and his community".
Search under way in Wairarapa for missing pāua snorkellers
Searchers scoured the area for more than six hours.
Axe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UK
Anthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.
One person has died following a quad bike crash in Wharepuhunga
The serious crash unit and WorkSafe have been notified of the incident.
'Bloody legend': Cop spotted pruning bush instead of handing out tickets
The officer spotted the overgrown bush and decided to increase visibility for drivers.
Man arrested after 13-hour stand-off with armed police in Tauranga
A man will appear in court in Tauranga after an overnight standoff with Police.
White Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries
"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."
White Island a 'memorial' for heroic tour guide killed saving others
Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman's family remember his heroics and generosity.
One dead after tractor rolls on private property in Central Otago
The crash occurred on a property near Cromwell shortly before 6pm tonight.
Auckland District Court judge dies suddenly
Auckland District Court judge's death referred to the Coroner.
Officer going 'way too fast' before crashing on SH1, Auckland, witness says
The witness says the officer wasn't changing lanes, but simply lost control.
Second woman charged with murder after Hamilton man dies
A second woman, 22, has been charged with murder after a man died in Hamilton.
NZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019
More meth seized in 2019 than any other year, but price of drug plummets to record low.
'He'll be missed': Police pay tribute to former Dog Squad star, Ike
Ike, the patriarch of Wellington Dog Section, died on Monday in his 13th year.
Dame Catherine calls for more community support after sex worker slain
Police investigating the death of Bella Te Pania have appealed to the public again.
Christchurch shooting: Police arrest 22-year-old man after manhunt
A man was shot and badly injured after being shot on a Christchurch bridge on Sunday.
Elderly, blind man rescued after 8-hour bush ordeal
Fuel was fast running out as the Eagle helicopter searched for the man.
Cop charged after crash injures two, including fellow officer
The young officer faces two charges and will appear in court later this month.
Jesse Grimwood, 22, is wanted in relation to a shooting on Sunday
Police are seeking man in relation to a shooting in Christchurch.
Dead woman is fifth sex worker killed in Christchurch in 15 years
Bella Te Pania is the fifth prostitute to have been killed in Christchurch in 15 years.
Police seize $2.15m from Auckland karaoke bar owner
The pair spent nearly $300,000 on "jewellery and luxury items".
Vans collide on Coromandel's dangerous Kopu-Hikuai Rd
Emergency services are responding to another crash on Coromandel's SH25a this evening.
Body found in search for a missing Ngāruawāhia man
Police believe they've found the body of missing Ngāruawāhia man Desmond Pratt.
Prison break: Two violent youth offenders on the run
Police are hunting for two teens who escaped from a Youth Justice Facility in Rotorua.
Dramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapids
Police say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.
'It went airborne': Witness to police car flipping
A motorist went "white with shock" when she saw the police car flip in the air.
'Saved a man's life': Pregnant woman hailed for efforts after aiding shot man
A pregnant woman has told of aiding a man as he lay injured from a gunshot wound.
Kiwi facing $1.7m theft charge locked in Singapore prison
Richard Whitham was charged with theft in June 2018 - he is still to face court.
Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission
Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.
Gas leak secured in Carbine Rd, Mt Wellington
A truck has hit a gas main in Mt Wellington this morning, causing a gas leak in the area.
Missing woman's family desperate for clues to disappearance
Cousin of missing woman says all missing women should get the same attention in NZ.