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Two arrested after police storm central Auckland petrol station
A witness said two men were involved in a standoff with police.
Police continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga man
A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.
Attacked waiting for bus: Boy left bruised, needing psychological help
Police investigating two separate attacks within half an hour at West Auckland station.
Person seriously injured in New Plymouth crash
'There was one person trapped inside the vehicle.'
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
Kids as young as 9 involved in recent jewellery store robberies
The Police Minister said he was "deeply concerned" at the spate of recent robberies.
Hawke’s Bay Expressway reopened after serious crash injures four
The Expressway has reopened more than five hours after the major crash.
One person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's Bay
Police have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.
Kiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning
“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"
What happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?
Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.
Auckland neighbourhood reeling after driveway deaths of two children
It is understood that both children were under the age of 4.
'Everyone was panicking': Police hunting armed robbers after dramatic smash-and-grab
Customers barricaded themselves inside stores while others ran from the mall in panic.
Person dead after ATV incident in South Canterbury
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Hāwera homicide investigation: Man charged with murder
He will appear in the New Plymouth High Court on May 17.
One dead after stolen ute flees police, crashes head-on with innocent motorist
Police investigating after late-night incident on SH1 in Ōtaki.
Five teens rescued from waterfall walk after straying off bush track
The arrival of evening darkness catches group out as day walk goes awry.
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
The officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.
Comancheros gather for national event, police monitoring
Activity prompts higher police presence around the area of gang's HQ.
Pair who fled on motorbike sought after burglary in Māngere
The incident happened about 9.15am in South Auckland.
‘They were just laughing’: Man was chased 700m then 'bashed with scooter by youths'
Reece Hingaia went out for a walk to get a pie. He would end up in a critical condition.
Several Havelock North fires suspicious, two youths arrested
Police are investigating other suspicious scrub fires in the area and considering charges.
'It hurts the people who are already grieving': Thousands worth of rebuild material stolen from Hawke's Bay school and pre-school
Nuhaka School and a pre-school on-site have suffered a series of break-ins and thefts.
Police name 26-year-old killed in Taranaki, man arrested
A 46-year-old man from Hāwera has been arrested in relation to the death.
Unjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicle
The young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.
Cattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's Bay
Police say oil has been reported on the road.
Police making inquiries into assault in Hastings CBD
A man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after an assault with a weapon.
Armed police, bomb squad find 'item of concern' at Christchurch property
Neighbour says he was evacuated from his home after "device" was found.
Teen driver jailed for 3.5yrs who killed passenger while fleeing police at 140kph
An 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour
The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.
Former Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs
Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.
Pedestrian seriously injured in suspected Wellington hit-and-run
The person was located by a ride-share driver on Sunday morning.
'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail Shepherd
Gail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.
Two heists in nine days: Police investigate if raids on Newmarket jewellers connected
The vehicle used in last night's raid was found abandoned a short distance from the store.