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Fifth person charged in relation to Christchurch death
Christchurch man, 45, charged with causing GBH to Shayne Heappey, who died on December 8.
Man critical but stable after water incident at Cooks Beach
Emergency services were called to Cooks Beach just after 6pm yesterday.
Missing 17-year-old Yerin An found safe and well
The 17-year-old was located on the Te Araroa track safe and well, police say.
Motorcyclist killed by 72yo driving wrong way on motorway
Reports indicated car involved in collision was travelling the wrong way down motorway.
Police search for missing teen on Te Araroa track
Yerin was last in contact with family last night, when she said she was in Whatawhata.
One critical, another serious following serious SH1 crash
Emergency services were notified about the crash around 5.30pm.
Man charged with assault over Hamilton death
A scene examination will take place today, as well as the post-mortem.
Australia Police seeking missing Kiwi serviceman
New Zealand man Howard John Mahu was last heard from on Monday, December 3.
Emergency services at scene of death in Takanini, South Auckland
Police are on Maru Road in Takanini this evening after a dead person was discovered.
Police investigating death of man in Hamilton
Hamilton man was assaulted by a person known to him before he died, say police.
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Woman dead in Matamata incident was mother of six
A baby boy is fighting for his life after suffering critical injuries. His mother is dead.
Priority delivery: Hastings builders deliver Waikato town's new police station
Ngaruawahia has a new Community Policing Centre. And it comes from Hastings, with love.
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Man hospitalised after stabbing at Papatoetoe address
Police were called to reports of disorder at an address in Papatoetoe this morning.
Grieving parents urge care on roads: 'No parent should go through this'
Parents of two young boys killed in a crash are pleading with motorists to take care.
10 court cases that captivated the country in 2018
We look back at some of the top crimes that captivated our readers in 2018.
Two cars found in water near Blenheim
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently on the scene.
Teen found dead as ute recovered from Whanganui River
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead, baby injured
The woman was found dead at the property shortly after midday yesterday.
One person confirmed dead after vehicle plunges into Whanganui River
The number of occupants that were in the truck is unknown at this stage.
Police seek rightful owners of 500 stolen avocados
Police are seeking the rightful owners of the avocados found at a Bethlehem address.
Offenders armed with 'tomahawk axe' rob bar
An eye-witness said the bar was about half-full when the offenders charged in.
Police investigating armed robbery of cash-in-transit van
The staff of the van were uninjured in the attack but are shaken, police say.
Operation Bad Santa: Police donate presents to family of burglar, and victims
A solo mother had her Christmas presents stolen from under her tree earlier this month.
Man dead in self-harm incident while police at property
The man was arrested, then taken back home by officers when he suffered a fatal injury.
Watch: Bouncer violently shoves patron into road
The man who caught the push on camera has taken the incident to police.
Baby's death 'not suspicious', say police
Nine-month-old baby's death will now be referred to the Coroner.
21-year-old man dies as car flips
Four people died in separate crashes from Friday night to Saturday afternoon.
Fatal police shooting: Jerrim Toms threatened service station staff before death
A man shot dead by police allegedly threatened to kill staff at a service station earlier
The police, the cocaine bust and the racism row
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.
Operation Bad Santa: Alleged burglar gave stolen gifts to own family
How police nabbed an alleged "Bad Santa" burglar, and what they found in his home.