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Police hunt for pair after Mangakino fire
Police appeal for public help to find two people who set a Mangakino house alight on Monday, June 24. Video / NZ Police
Road re-opens in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian
A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.
Shoplifter caught stealing almost 250 chocolate blocks from supermarket
The alleged offender was involved in a number of South Auckland shoplifting offences.
Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act
A select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.
Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024
This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata Māori
Letters: Forget fines for street racers – impound their cars instead
OPINION: 'I suspect a number of them already have unpaid fines.'
AOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chase
Residents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.
Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Young family 'terrified' after attempted carjacking in holiday traffic
The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.
Watch: Man Tasered before death in custody, family hopes footage a 'wake-up call'
The video shows the man attacking a pensioner before he is Tasered by police and arrested.
Street racer crackdown: Police impound 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington
Police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge return
Nicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.
Missing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractor
Police said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.
'Erratic' driver was five times over legal alcohol limit during 300km journey
The woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
East Coast storm and Lauren Dickason’s parents criticise MIQ | Focus Morning Bulletin June 27, 2024
Rescue teams head to the East Coast, Lauren Dickason’s family criticise the NZ Government and trust in police falls. Video / NZ Herald
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
'Come on my brother': Tributes for three fishermen lost in huge seas, rescue bid suspended
A 7m boat with three fishermen onboard was first reported missing yesterday afternoon.
'Totally unacceptable': Three arrests over violent jewellery store robbery
The jewellery owner store owner suffered a fractured skull and needed surgery.
Editorial: Police patrols a good way to fight crime wave
The commissioner's new move takes a leaf out of an old police playbook.
Ex-top cop accused of 'insidious’ bullying, intimidation, 'unacceptable behaviour'
Staff allegations came months before John Price retired from police.
Search under way for missing fishing boat off Gisborne coast, NZDF joining operation tonight
'We are doing everything we can to locate the missing vessel.'
Parole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prison
The woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.
'Tense situation': Police officer allegedly assaulted during inquiries near Waipawa
At least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.
Jarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptable
OPINION: The latest police incident shows crooks haven’t changed but the cops have.
Watch: Jewellery store worker fends off robbers with sword after brutal hammer attack
The armed robbers fled the scene after the attack and are yet to be located.
Government introduces new measures to combat youth crime
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Children’s Minister Karen Chhour and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced new measures to combat youth crime.
Police seeking help finding missing Hastings teen Kirihana
Kirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.
Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.
Five injured in crash, Waterview Tunnel closed southbound SH20
Two people are seriously injured and all southbound lanes in Waterview Tunnel are closed after a crash involving several vehicles. Video / Hayden Woodward