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Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run
'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.
'Trapped in their homes' by boy racers: Suburb's nightmare during car meets
Some people felt they couldn't leave their homes while the boy racers were there.
Victim of horrific sushi shop stabbing's message to men who helped saved her life
Her estranged husband was the offender. A friend says the victim is in good spirits.
Police cordon off road in Clevedon as search warrant is carried out
Authorities are outside a property in rural Clevedon, South Auckland, this morning.
Coroner probes driver’s rare eye condition, ‘sub-optimal’ police work at scene of fatal collision
Coroner examines death of man whose bike was struck by a house bus near Timaru
MP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cuts
The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.
Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau
Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.
One dead after Auckland motorcycle crash
A person has died after a motorcycle crash in Auckland’s Eden Terrace overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Editorial: Police fight for better pay impacts all Kiwis
OPINION: The latest numbers should be a cause for concern for us all.
'A number of bullet holes': Auckland house shot at overnight, burned-out vehicle located
Police said the home's facade was perforated by multiple bullets during the incident.
Watch: Blaze in Auckland’s Parnell causes 'absolute chaos', person arrested at scene
A witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.
Identity of Auckland kidnapping-accused revealed as police hunt accomplice
The man sought name suppression so he could first inform his mother of his situation.
'Getting beyond the police': Eight members of rugby team and coach inside shot van
Club captain Guy Taylor was driving as shotgun pellets rained down on the van.
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.
Dirt bike rider critically injured in crash on major thoroughfare
It's the second serious motorcycle crash in the region in 24 hours.
Drug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homes
He also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.
Shooting may be 'gang' related; police investigation continues
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.
Fatal crash in Waipa may have happened hours before police report
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash in Waipā.
Invercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crime
Some youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.
Maraekakaho motorbike crash: One person critically injured
Emergency services responded to a motorbike crash on State Highway 50.
Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed
Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.
Missing fisherman off Hawke’s Bay coast named
The man who went missing off Waimārama on Monday was 54-year-old Jason Hollows.
Father pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his children
A third child and the man's wife were critically injured in Hororata crash.
'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation
'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Man dies from meth overdose in custody, 'missed opportunities' in Police care
The man died in police custody on June 24, 2023.
'Horrifying': Mum who fled overseas forced to return kids to 'abusive' father
Hague Convention orders mum must return kids to NZ after fleeing overseas.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Man in a serious condition after Takapau crash
A man in his 30s was in a serious condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Thursday.
Searchers stood down as police take over inquiry into missing fisherman
Helicopters and supporting vessels sent back to shore after a sustained search effort.
Three Strikes: A law that targets the 'most predictable of the most predictable'
Three Strikes laws are making a comeback. But should they?
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.