Crash cleared after closure of SH1 near Hampton Downs
Motorist were asked to delay their travel or avoid the area if possible.
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Police seek information after suspicious approach of girl in Masterton
The incident happened on Tuesday, August 27 around 4.30pm.
Teen driver flees into primary school following police pursuit
The pursuit ended on Tawa Cres, when the offending driver crashed into a stationary car.
Three people missing in bush in Northland since yesterday afternoon
Search efforts are to resume for three people missing in dense bush in Ōmanaia, Northland.
Two bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identified
The two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.
Call for compulsory seatbelts following horrific bus crash
"If the occupants of that bus had been wearing seatbelts, they'd probably be alive."
Police investigating Ōtara shooting say it was accidental
Search is still on to find the firearm involved.
Man dies on the main street of Upper Hutt
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurt
Five people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.
Teresa Cormack's killer dying from brain tumour in prison
The man who raped and murdered schoolgirl Teresa Cormack is dying, say sources.
Cocaine smuggling case: Sailor nabbed after 3 years
Police were waiting for the Seatrade Red to arrive in the port to nab the Russian man.
Woman charged with murdering Ōtāhuhu man
The woman is scheduled to appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow.
Gun buyback scheme: Police investigate man who may have imported items for cash
Police were keeping hold of the magazines and hadn't yet paid the man any money.
Second body found on West Coast beach
At least one of the bodies believed to be that of a fisherman.
Crash chaos on Auckland's motorways - motorists urged to take care
Crashes are causing delays on the Southern and Northwestern Motorways.
Police pursuit crash: Teen tries to flee through cemetery
Chase ended when the car involved crashed in front of Waikumete Cemetery.
Deadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescue
The grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.
Prison escaper nabbed by Rotorua police
Levi Parekuka, 27, is alleged to have escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital.
Serial rapist to be deported after nearly 22 years in jail
A serial rapist is set to be deported and banned from returning to New Zealand.
Helmet shows what happens when you ski off a cliff
The helmet showed the severity of the accident that left a man in critical condition.
Watch: Stolen vehicle drives wrong way up busy motorway
Police have yet to locate the driver.
Police investigating after teen shot in South Auckland
The incident took place shortly after 5pm yesterday evening, at an address in Bairds Rd.
Mum, friends in emotional plea after much-loved teen's death
Ruby-Jean Steele's death is now part of a police campaign about distracted driving.
Man critical after skiing off cliff at Turoa ski field
A 40-year-old skiier is critical after heading out of bounds on Turoa Ski Field.
Man killed, two hurt in crash after car flees police
Two passengers in the car were also hurt, one badly.
Gangster's daughter recruited by police, then suspended
Recruit declared relationship but vetting took place after she started at Police College.
Fire investigators scouring property after fatal fire
An elderly man has died in a fatal house fire on the North Shore.
Raglan victim farewelled: 'He danced to the beat of his own drum'
The heartbroken fiancee of Raglan shooting victim Sean McKinnon has spoken of her loss.
South Auckland Police seek gunman after aggravated robbery
The robbery took place at a Māngere store last night.
Pedestrian and motorcyclist die in morning crashes
Two people have died in crashes in Auckland and Whāngārei this morning.
Video of aftermath: Police investigating Taupō house vandalism
Occupants of the house shared a video showing smashed windows, and graffiti on the wall.
Watch: Vandals trash Taupō home leaving incredible trail of destruction
A house in Taupō has been left completely trashed by vandals.
'Cruel, depraved' sex offender who abused daughter is given day visits to street
Notorious sex offender Ronald Van Der Plaat has been back before the courts