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Mall siege: Knifeman arrested after holding woman hostage
The man was seen waving his knife at police negotiators during the terrifying ordeal.
The man was seen waving his knife at police negotiators during the terrifying ordeal.
The woman called police about 12.50am after seeing the man outside her Hillcrest home.
The region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.
Four people have been arrested and drugs, firearms and cash seized.
Taylor Charles King and Jeremy Tokotai Kaukasi both died at the scene.
"To try and explain my pain is impossible. No-one should have to lose a child like this."
After a quick hiccup with car troubles, the pair arrived at the wedding in style.
Emergency services are on scene and the track is currently closed.
Emergency services were called to the incident near Ruakaka around 7.40pm.
A large number of police raced to a town in Taranaki today after reports of a gunman.
"It is a poor piece of driving, people have been injured."
Armed police may be seen in the area, and residents could hear loud bangs.
New police officer Nadine Staples is relishing being on the frontline in Whanganui
Unexploded naval high-explosive shell found at Te Puke residence.
PM confirms death-threat but says she is more concerned with welfare of front-line staff.
The teens, aged 13 and 14, crashed a stolen vehicle into a wall after fleeing police.
Officers were correct to open fire at gunman armed with semi-automatic rifle.
One person has been taken to hospital following the incident.
Twelve people were arrested. Two were charged and are due to appear in court.
It looks like this NZ police dog can learn new tricks!
The 18-month-old bub had escaped from his parents' nearby tent.
New point-to-point speed cameras coming for Waterview Tunnel and Southern Motorway.
Police believe they have found the body of Hamilton dad Christopher Huxtable.
George Scott, 62, had a cardiac arrest while driving and is alive due to first responders.
Amateur fighter was not wearing headgear and was felled by "short, clean blow": witness.
"That's one happy mum," say police about mother duck's loud quacking following rescue.
The family of Indian student killed in a car crash are urging other drivers to take care.
Man jailed for historic child sex offending was best mates with killer David Tamihere.
An 18-year-old male has sustained critical injuries after falling off the back of a ute.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.