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Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
One dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crash
A person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.
Armed police close Greenhithe street after reported Beach Haven kidnapping, woman injured
The Herald understands police are responding to a reported kidnapping.
Man arrested after attempt to abduct schoolgirl in West Auckland
Police said further charges could not be ruled out as the investigation continues.
Ex-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port
11 men have been arrested.
'Devastated': Officer loses $250k to scammers, ASB manager helped victim send money to thieves
Three victims lost $550k through an ANZ 'money mule' account.
One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.
Man arrested after threatening to kill at Central Auckland petrol station
Police said they responded to an incident at a BP station on Khyber Pass Rd on Saturday.
Watchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraud
The watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.
Police appeal for information following fatal SH5 crash in Rotorua
Police would like to speak with anyone who saw a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along SH5.
Huge stash of 200 firearms: Concern for Auckland man's 'total disregard of security'
The astonishing cache highlights the lack of a limit on how many guns one can own in NZ.
Wild Viaduct party: Four arrested as police called in with riot shields, pepper spray
Witnesses say revellers charged straight at police.
Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed
The victim is recovering in hospital.
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
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Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body
Police say their scene examination is almost over.
NZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urged
Canterbury police officers are collecting food donations for struggling colleagues.
'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead
Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing
Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Ōtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flames
It is not yet clear how the fire started.
Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victim
The incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.
Witness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious
”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”
Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Hawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fire
An unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harm
Incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured
Suspicious vehicle fire in Hastings overnight, police conducting scene examination
Investigators are conducting a scene examination at one of two fires in Hastings.
Watch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across city
Police said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured arm
The neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'
Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.