Fleeing driver who punched officer had razor blade ring with him
He led police on high-speed chase, punched a cop before being caught with a small weapon.
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Motorcyclist dead, SH1 closed following serious Otago crash
The incident took place on State Highway 1 near the Waitaki River Bridge.
DoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080
Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.
Police have seized 500 firearms since March 15 terror attack
Police have also seized a further 500 guns during raids, call-outs and vehicle stops.
Mt Roskill: Road closed following collision with five parked cars
The incident took place on Mt Albert Rd shortly after 5 o'clock this morning.
Cold case: Police chase leads in 26yo murder mystery
Jane Furlong was killed 26 years ago - who did it? Her mother's not sure we'll ever know.
Drunk man dies at police station after arrest
A man died while in custody in a Taranaki police station.
Driver dies after fleeing police in South Auckland
A person died at the scene after a police chase in Manurewa.
Couple and baby spend night in trapped car down bank
Police weren't alerted until this morning, after the dad climbed up to the roadside.
'Heartbreaking': Cyclist killed on Queen St had been a rough sleeper who had just found a home
Police are yet to find the next of kin for a man killed by a drunk driver on Queen St.
Three Auckland students 'violently and randomly' attacked
Principal Davida Suasua has alerted parents after 'random' attack by a group of six men.
Crash victim hospitalised following police pursuit
One person was taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition following the crash.
Delays after crash near Karaka
The single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.
Red-light runner bus driver who killed two escapes jail
Taylor King and Jeremy KauKasi died at the scene of the crash.
'Batman just punched a licorice allsort': A night on the streets with NZ Police
What's a night on the town like for New Zealand Police?
Man lay dead from overdose in cell for 6 hours
A fresh tray of breakfast was left beside the dead man.
Dad distraught after mum abducts son from NZ
Children have been taken from NZ despite border alerts at least four times, lawyers say.
'Frank will kill': Grandfather fears grandson's release will result in tragedy
The young man sent a letter applauding the alleged Christchurch attacks gunman.
Man arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcyclist died in the crash last Friday when their bike collided with a ute.
One dead following crash in South Auckland
Police say two people involved in the 2.50pm incident left the scene.
Police plea: Information over stolen vehicle in Canterbury
Dashcam footage is being called for from members of the public.
Watch: Shop attendant tries to fight off robber with stool
Canterbury Police have made a plea on Facebook for information.
Budget 'leak': Treasury says it was 'deliberately' hacked
The Treasury has referred the matter to the police.
Only 530 semi-automatic guns handed over, police say
Only a fraction of the estimated 300,000 illegal guns have been handed over.
Reports of gunshots near Mt Wellington gang pad
Armed police rushed out to the reports of the gunfire early this morning.
State Highway 57 closed following Levin crash
Rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene of two separate crashes.
Predator principal's career of sex crimes and silencing
Former principal Paul Herrick sexually abused children over his 30 year career - how?
Security guard 'shaken' after assault at Manukau IRD
One witness said the security guard had been punched and kicked.
Not enough evidence to charge Kiwi sports star named in court during drug trial
Police inquiries over the sports star's alleged link was extensive.
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
Our longest-serving prisoner Alfred Thomas Vincent declined parole again
"Obviously, he is not a candidate for parole today."
Acutely hypothermic but alive; successful rescue from Port Waikato coast
The woman was so cold she went into cardiac arrest en-route to Auckland Hospital.
Feeling sheepish? 300 ewes, rams not actually missing from farm after all
As far as crime stories go this one may be due to the silence of the lambs?
Watch: Customers stop alleged robbery of McDonald's
One robber didn't count on this kind of response from dedicated customers.