Policeman censured for allowing drunk man to drive to station
Officer recognised drink-driver from aggressive incident days earlier.
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Police dealing with incident in Grafton
Motorists are being encouraged to avoid the area around Grafton Bridge.
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Serious crash in Rolleston
Driver suffers moderate injuries after crashing vehicle in Rolleston.
Serial assault case: accused man appears in court
An arrest followed allegations from multiple women on Saturday.
Sexsomnia case: Rapist's appeal fails
The man appealed his conviction after his doctor found he was a "sleep talker".
Video of girl being 'seriously beaten' circulates on social media
The three girls involved in the incident are aged between 12 and 14, police say.
Watch: Hero rescues 'drunk driver' sleeping on motorway
A man moved the ute off the road while the driver slept at the wheel as cars sped past.
Bad cops: Murder, fraud, sex abuse on list of police convictions
In the last five years 43 police staff have been convicted of criminal offending in NZ.
80 minutes, 12 complaints: Man charged with indecent assault in central Auckland
A 35-year-old man was apprehended by police on Elliott St on Saturday.
Top cop retires after sex assault acquittal
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke had been suspended since April 2017.
Corrupt ex cop 'too drunk' to give police statement after brothel incident
The drunk former cop tried to gain entry into an adult entertainment club.
Serious crash in Mackenzie District
Police have advised motorists to avoid the area or delay travel if possible.
'Guns blazing, screaming': Man at Grey Lynn raid says police got wrong house
'They've got the wrong place and they should just come out and admit it.'
'Game of Thrones': Who will be NZ's next top cop?
ANALYSIS: The race to be New Zealand's next Police Commissioner is officially underway.
Auckland cop who illegally drew Taser fights to keep his job
"That doesn't mean he can't be a good police officer, because people learn from mistakes."
Auckland CBD explosion: Defence Force blows up suspicious item
Police have cordoned off the corner of Queen St and Wakefield St, Auckland.
Police pursuit: Teens in stolen car crash into several vehicles
Car being pursued hit several other vehicles before being stopped by road spikes.
Court of Appeal dismisses bid to have meth conviction overturned
Man loses appeal against conviction for manufacturing meth in a Northland holiday home.
One dead in crash in Maramarua Forest, Waikato
A man has died in a crash in the Maramarua Forest in the Waikato.
Death of 29-year-old in Canterbury treated as homicide
The man had sustained an injury and died at the scene, police said.
Arrest made after man found seriously injured in Penrose
Police had been called to an incident in Station Rd about 2.2pm.
Serious assault in Penrose, Auckland
The man was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Woman seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in New Lynn
A woman is in a serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in New Lynn.
Six months missing: Jessica Boyce's family are waiting for answers
Jessica Boyce, 27, was last seen in Renwick, Marlborough, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Man seriously injured in incident in Ōtāhuhu
Police are investigating an incident where a man was assaulted in Ōtāhuhu this morning.
Watch: Mob's funeral home haka for murdered member
Mongrel Mob members have paid tribute to fallen mate Koke Dogg while collecting his body.
Drug-driving crash: Culprit's cocktail of meth, cannabis
Driver had caused identical crash at same spot while on drugs just six weeks earlier.
Auditor-General to assess 'effectiveness' of gun buyback scheme
The Auditor-General will look into the effectiveness and efficiency of the scheme.
Cop charged over alleged assault on Napier's West Quay
Police say an officer has been stood down pending criminal and employment investigations.
IPCA clears police response after three vehicles drove past hit and run scene
Police were first called to reports of gang members causing "violence and disorder".
E-scooter rider critically injured in fall at Westhaven
A person suffered critical injuries when they fell off an electric scooter in Auckland.
Honey trap: Man attacked, car stolen in online dating ambush
A man was assaulted in Onehunga while due to meet a woman he met on a dating app.
Police hunting offender after man shot in Mt Roskill
Auckland Police are looking for a person who shot a man at a house in Mt Roskill.