'Stop using your phone': Police call up driver on motorway
Police are being criticised for calling a driver to berate him for using a phone.
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‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproar
Should it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?
PM urges people to come forward over historical child sex abuse claims against former Nat minister
Police were reportedly investigating claims at the time of the former minister's death.
PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations
PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.
Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver
A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.
Muslim school caught up in toxic receivership stoush involving warring charity, nearly $2m
The school was forced into lockdown this week after threatening videos were sent.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
Police car involved in two-vehicle crash near Timaru
Enquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.
PM announces drop in Auckland CBD crime rates after overnight police ride-along
The level of crime, particularly in Auckland, was a major election issue last year.
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Police file reveals new details from Kiri Allan’s career-ending crash
Photos, statements and notebook entries have been released under the OIA.
Dream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death
The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.
Claims alcohol-harm boss told conference he's 'like a battered wife'
A person who attended told the Herald they were "horrified" by the comment.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
Police appealing for witnesses after fiery truck crash claims life
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Finding better outcomes after family violence - the career legacy of Sam Aberahama
Aberahama left police and Tairāwhiti after 14 years as area commander to be with whānau.
Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face
Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.
One dead after fiery two-vehicle crash closes SH1, helicopter sent to scene
Initial reports suggested serious injuries.
Watch: Ram raiders smash through security grille, ransack vege store
Several offenders smashed the security grill to steal cigarettes, chocolate and drinks.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Homicide investigation launched after man dropped off at Northland hospital dies
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Gang brawl in Porirua leaves one person in hospital with serious injuries
Police were called to the fight around 1pm today.
'You are my servant': Auckland bus driver abused then punched in face
A passenger told the driver it was his country, later unleashing a vicious assault.
'I started to run': Grey Lynn shooting witness says family too scared to return home
A family on Tuarangi Rd has moved out after ongoing trouble in the neighbourhood.
Police urge neighbours of Grey Lynn shooting location to do the 'right thing'
Officers are going door-to-door as they investigate a homicide in Grey Lynn this week.
Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.
Person critically injured in Pakuranga Heights, police cordon off street
St John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Three charged with murder of Sidney Ross Bridson nearly a year after housefire
The men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court later today.
Focus: Police update Grey Lynn shooting
Police update Grey Lynn shooting. Video / Michael Craig