Watch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raid
There were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.
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Vehicles seized as dozens caught out by Hawke's Bay drink-driving sting
Twelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.
Missing 85-year-old found safe in Te Awamutu after police appeal
Paul was last seen in Te Awamutu about 4pm yesterday.
Editorial: Sad echoes of Baby Ru in 'horrific' Lower Hutt child abuse case
Once again the adults involved have closed ranks.
Safety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.
'Loving dad': Man killed in Gisborne party brawl had recently become a father
The brawl was sparked when two uninvited guests turned up at a 21st birthday celebration.
'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl
Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.
Watch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parents
All families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.
Person comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'
Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.
'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed two
A neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.
Four hospitalised following single-vehicle crash in East Auckland
Emergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Drive about 7.10pm.
'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in court
He thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
NZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulations
Kiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.
Person dies in North Otago single-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.
'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truck
Loose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.
Children found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga Tamariki
The older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.
Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana
'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.
Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
School rivalry: Teens charged after brutal bottle attack on student
Boys referred to Youth Aid as police vow to take hard line on violent assaults.
Man arrested after five arsons across Auckland in eight months
Four of the fires were at residential properties, causing considerable damage.
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentence
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Person critically injured in Wellington lift shaft fall
A man reportedly fell about three floors down a lift shaft.
Four arrested after two fleeing driver incidents in less than 24 hours end in South Auckland
Today's fleeing motorcyclist caused a minor vehicle collision in Papatoetoe.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Person taken to hospital after car and bike crash in Hastings
The Hastings crash involved a car and a bicycle.
Police ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student
'He grabbed the student’s arm and tried to pull the student into his vehicle.'
Cover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunker
Wild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.
Man arrested after machete road rage incident in Napier
A 46-year-old has been arrested after what appeared to be a road rage incident in Pandora.
'Hell in a handbasket' - Retail industry begs for action as assaults on workers spike
Figures show six retail workers a day are reporting assaults to police
Police Association warns backroom hiring freeze will pull front-line cops off street
Despite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.
From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
The file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.
Search for missing diver called off
The diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.