Referee assault: Man sentenced to community work, ordered to pay $1000
All too often members of the public "decide they are better interpreters of the rules".
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Police say they will not tolerate violent or disorderly behaviour.
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Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters boast an 11 per cent increase in police numbers.
Customs raid on Dunedin businessman: $1.4 million in alleged tax evasion
Customs' Bruce Berry: "Defrauding Customs of revenue is fraud and a serious crime."
Suicide by cop? Desperate man claims he goaded officers into shooting him
Accused had been "in the full expectation the police would shoot back ... and kill him".
'Concoction of chemicals' warning: Man suffers seizure in bar
Bar patron was taken outside by friends and became unresponsive.
Call for calm as youths plan another inner city mass brawl
It comes after 100 drunken youths fought at Mission Bay on Friday.
Man charged with murdering Invercargill woman
The 31-year-old was due to appear in court today.
Mother charged with murdering toddler
Southern Thompson, 26, is accused of killing Comfort Joy Thompson-Pene in July last year.
Livestream cut as dealer tells of providing ammo to accused Chch mosque killer
A select committee cut short its video livestream when the claims were made.
Boy struck by car in Epsom now stable, says ADHB
Boy now in a stable condition, says ADHB spokeswoman.
'Dangerous' man sought after woman's body discovered
Police are seeking a man in connection with a woman's death in Invercargill.
Police fired 35 shots before taking down alleged gunman, court hears
Dramatic footage of Christchurch shooting incident played to jury.
'Waves go ballistic': Desperate, doomed bid to save man swept off rocks
'There's only one thing I can say - people who go out there should have a life jacket on.'
Gang mayhem in Napier: Shot fired at medical centre, man stabbed
Napier police are increasing their presence around the city after a day of gang violence.
Gang PR person says Bridges is trying to get votes
Gang PR person says Simon Bridges is stigmatising gangs through his politcal rhetoric.
Woman stabbed to death in street: The man who stopped accused killer
A man who stepped in to help after a homicide in West Auckland has been recognised by cops
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Revealed: Major police strategy for Māori fails to meet targets
Police launched the Turning of the Tide strategy in 2012.
Body found at the Ōkārito River mouth, West Coast
Police say the body of a man was recovered from the lagoon mouth around 10:30am.
Pedestrian, scooter rider seriously hurt in crashes near Western Springs concert
A person struck by a truck has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Police locate driver after e-scooter rider critically hurt
Vehicle struck and critically injured a man on a Lime scooter in central Auckland.
'No insurance': Auckland vape shop gutted in suspicious late-night inferno
Determined arsonist made two attempts to burn down vape shop this weekend.
Police response to Mission Bay brawl questioned by witnesses
The transport manager said he saw police at the park at 1pm, but none an hour later.
'AK47s breathing down our necks' - Innocent Hamilton mechanics raided
Police raided Riverlea Wreckers looking for a wanted Mongrel Mobster. He'd left hours ago.
Community rallies behind family after mother of six killed in Christchurch fire
The house in Aranui went up in flames in the early hours of yesterday.
Police confirm using pepper spray during booze-fueled student brawl
As many as 100 students from throughout Auckland took part in the all-in brawl.
Police urge trampers to be safe after two rescues
The police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.
Police arrest on-the-run Mongrel Mob gangster with large facial tattoo
Cody Keenan has "Mighty Mongrel Mob" tattooed in large letters across his face.
Mission Bay brawl: students bottled, police use pepper spray
It was meant to be a peaceful gathering of different school students at the beach.
Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence
It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.
'Dirty South' v west Auckland: Mission Bay brawl organised on Instagram, eight arrests
The brawl was reportedly organised via Instagram stories.
Mission Bay mayhem: School brawl on wealthy Auckland beachfront
About 40 police officers evacuate Mission Bay reserve after fight between 100 teens.
Toddler 'escapes' from home, found wandering alone on Auckland street
A resident took the child in, changed his nappy and bathed him.