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Canterbury police will no longer carry firearms after arrest of wanted man
The 20-year-old was sought by police in relation to a firearms incident.
Woman sexually assaulted in nightmare flight home
A number of women have come forward after one was attacked mid-flight after OE.
In flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.
'I just remember hearing a bang like the windscreen exploded'
Mother describes the moment double decker bus she was travelling in hit and killed a cow.
Injured paraglider able to walk to safety after night in the bush
Police spoke to the paraglider by phone around 10pm.
Rāhui lifted after human remains collected from Maketū beach
A large landslide in January unearthed the human remains from an urupā.
Gas pipe ruptured in central Christchurch
Emergency services are responding to a gas leak in Christchurch CBD.
Suspected arson behind South Auckland house fire
Emergency services were called to the house in Clover Park at 6.50am today.
'Absolute living hell': Hawke's Bay man at wits end after three burglaries at home in a week
The thieves have taken everything from his underwear to the remotes for his alarm system.
Police searching for Treik Allen, 20, in relation to Christchurch firearms incident
The saga happened early on Saturday morning last weekend.
Stray police bullets hit Christchurch community house
Avebury House manager Tanya Didham says the room is usually used for Yoga classes.
Police officer accused of sex attack on fellow cop
A police officer is accused of sexual crimes against a fellow officer.
Family to set up trust in honour of slain Mt Roskill volunteer
The family of Rima Sikie are starting to raise money for a trust in his name.
Gunshots heard, fire at Sandringham Rd house
Police have cordoned off part of Sandringham Rd, in Auckland.
Child sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agent
Sex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.
Love letter that snared an army draft dodger
World War 1 censorship set stage for a century of state snooping on New Zealanders
Truck rolls northeast of Palmerston North
The incident was reported to police around 10.15pm.
Five injured in serious four-car collision in Waikato
The incident was reported to emergency services around 8.20pm.
Steer shot after walking on road near Auckland motorway
Police were called to the incident after the steer created a safety risk.
Police seeking info on man missing since Sunday
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Denver Chance is asked to contact police.
All frontline Canterbury cops carrying firearms until further notice
"The decision to arm all officers is not one that is taken lightly."
Top cop trial: 'Due process has been done'
The detective inspector says he now wants to spend time with his family.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Malcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.
New family violence charge nets 19 alleged abusers each day
New family violence charge nets 19 alleged abusers each day.
Top police officer not guilty of sex crimes
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke was on trial accused of sexual assaults.
Police appeal for information following serious assault in Blockhouse Bay
The incident occurred around 4.30am on Wednesday in the Miranda Reserve.
The manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vow
The family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.
Man jailed for fatal assault on teen who fired water pistol
The man who fatally assaulted Eli Holtz has been jailed for seven years.
Hands off: Police making five strangulation arrests a day
More than 400 people charged with strangling or suffocating their partners since December.
Pedestrian critical after being hit by car in East Auckland
The crash took place on Aviemore Dr, in Highland Park, at 11.40am this morning.
Gunman shot by police had tried to run over officer laying road spikes
Police update after man shot by officers in Christchurch suburban street.
Tattoo plea after Hamilton dairy robbed of cigarettes, cash
The robbers went into the store at 8pm on Monday, fleeing with cigarettes and cash.
Police Association says 'serious crack down' on firearms needed
Since last June there have been at least 60 firearms incidents reported in the media.