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The Chase: Fleeing teens risk horror death for thrill of chase

A criminologist explains why drivers flee police, and we profile these drivers.

Pedestrian critical following crash in Wellington

The southbound lane is completely closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Man killed in Māngere shooting named

The man shot and killed in Mangere on Sunday morning was 26-year-old Arthur Brown.

Cops investigating their own after allegations of bad behaviour from off-duty officers

Police are investigating the actions of a number of police officers.

Disability service at fault after 21-year-old charged for serious incidents

No risk management plan in place for mental health resident with history of stealing ...

Alleged gunman in Christchurch police shootout charged

A number of firearms-related charges have been handed down against the man.

North Shore Hospital bomb scare investigation stood down

A suspicious package was found at the hospital.

Community in shock after Denver Chance death

Residents of the suburb where Denver Chance was found dead have reacted with shock.

Murder charge: Denver Chance's family devastated after police find body

Chance's body was found at an address in Kingseat, near Papakura, yesterday afternoon.

Three arrested after Kingsland aggravated robbery, police shot at

The men fled by car, then on foot, and one was bitten by a police dog.

Cold case: Locals report seeing ghost of Peter Boland

Locals have reported multiple sightings of ghost of boy who disappeared in 1957.

Man shot dead in Māngere: Armed police guard crime scene

A man was fatally shot in Mangere last night prompting a police homicide investigation.

Traffic chaos: Auckland motorway gridlocked after truck crash

Traffic is gridlocked as long queues form after the crash.

Person in critical condition after a crash near Rotorua

A person is critical after a crash on State Highway 5 near the Matamata turnoff.

Serious injuries following alleged assault

There was a large gap of time between when a man was hurt and when help was sought.

The lost boy: 'I feel something untoward happened to Peter'

It's one of New Zealand's oldest cold cases. Now, police have opened an investigation.

Grace Millane murder accused keeps name suppression

The man accused of killing the British backpacker will keep his name hidden... for now.

Scammers accuse woman of tax fraud and threaten with arrest

The scammers called from a phone number which showed up as the Gisborne police.