Man who allegedly pulled trigger at cops named
Arapeta Hiraka, 36, has appeared in court on a raft of charges.
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Recidivist rapist Colin Jack Mitchell has appealed his convictions and sentence.
Police staff disciplined for sexual harassment
It comes after 10 new police recruits were investigated, four for serious misconduct.
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After pedestrian fatally hit by car, two other vehicles crashed at Maramarua.
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'Dangerous' man on the run from Hawke's Bay police
Police are struggling to locate Hauraki Hira, who has a warrant out for his arrest.
Most of NZ's wastewater to be tested for drug use
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Police able to match identity data under plan
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Four new police recruits under investigation for serious misconduct have been stood down.
Police seek public help after robberies
Two separate aggravated robberies occurred within minutes of each other early on Monday.
Manhunt after robber pulls large knife on pharmacy staff
Police extremely concerned about behaviour of man who pulled knife on pharmacy staff.
Search over for missing Wellington teen
The teenager, who was believed to be wearing pyjamas, was found safe and well.
Two die in crashes in Maramarua, Te Kuiti
Motorists face significant delays on SH2 near Maramarua after the fatal crash.
Methven death: Husband in court for allegedly assaulting police
Mother-of-five Hollie Kereru died at a property in Methven at the weekend.
Man jailed for bestiality, 'huge' child porn collection
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Top cop's depression battle: How I came back from the brink
Auckland detective Jackson Shewry speaks out about the depression that nearly ended him.
Unidentified man critical after falling from moving car
Police are asking for help identifying the critically injured man.
Missing toddler found after 'frantic' search
"The area he has gone missing in does have quite a few paddocks and creeks around it."
Appalling allegation: Female social worker groomed teen with drugs, porn
Oranga Tamariki suspends woman charged with "deeply upsetting" teen sex allegations.
Samaritan sought after sex assault in Nelson
Nelson Police are urging a Good Samaritan who helped a sex assault victim to get in touch.
Police arrest Christchurch trio over synthetics
Three people in Christchurch were arrested for the possession and supply of synthetics.
Red light lottery: Why aren't all Auckland's cameras working?
Red light cameras doubled this week to 12, but police are incapable of enforcing them.
Revealed: Two high-profile women promoted in police reshuffle
Just one woman had risen through ranks to Assistant Commissioner. Now there are three.
Public help sought in car and cyclist collision
The cyclist suffered moderate injuries in the incident and is recovering at home.
Rotorua man arrested after allegedly evading police twice
The 31-year-old allegedly failed to stop for police twice in one day.
Man rescued after falling from bridge in Henderson
Emergency services were called to the incident around 7.11pm.
Chinese tourist saved from Mt Ruapehu with help of bilingual cop
With no food, very little water and freezing temperatures, time was of the essence.
Two Christchurch deaths suspected to be related to synthetic drugs
Nineteen people in Chch have been affected in the past fortnight; two remain in ICU.
House fire devastates Mt Roskill home
"I've not seen anything like it in my life ... it was pretty devastating."
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after hiker's death
A rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Crossing, meaning it is closed until Saturday.
Young man dies two days after crash near Greymouth
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