Mental health unit patient assaults staff member, then dies
A man has died after an assault at Whangarei Hospital, police confirmed.
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Friends pay tribute to South Waikato fiery crash victim
The town of Tokoroa is reeling after a young life was lost.
Eli Holtz family may meet his killer face-to-face
Eli's mother says there are "no winners" in the situation.
Palmerston North man arrested on firearms-related charges
The man will appear in court tomorrow on the charges.
Pike River: 'We are returning'
The words some Pike River families have been waiting eight years for.
College names teenager killed by train
Emergency services attended the incident in Wallaceville this morning.
Woman arrested in relation to Manurewa death
Arrested woman was known to the victim, say police.
Air Force spy re-sentenced for stealing sensitive material
Richard Graham stole sensitive material while stationed at an Auckland military base.
Revealed: Teen's killer linked to 2008 liquor store murder
The man who fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Watch: Car fleeing police smashes past other vehicles
The car can be seen with a crumpled front wheel pushing its way through other vehicles.
Student and staff taken to hospital following Canterbury Uni gas leak
Emergency services respond to reports of large chemical spill at biology department.
Concerns growing over missing woman Michelle Simpson
Concerns are growing for missing woman Michelle Simpson last seen yesterday morning
Fleeing driver sideswipes cars, crashes into barrier
Fleeing driver speeding from cops in Blockhouse Bay arrested in Mt Wellington after crash.
Police warn of aggressive new phone scam
The caller will demand money over damages caused in a vehicle collision.
Man lay dead in Auckland boarding house for 8 days after smoking synthetics
Death is one of 10 in New Zealand that are the result of synthetic drugs this year alone.
Otorohanga man pleads guilty to shooting ex-partner
Flint Wallace asked his partner to attend counselling with him, hours later he killed her
Editorial: Police chief does not emerge well from inquiry
EDITORIAL: A prudent commissioner would have talked to Nicholas before promoting Haumaha.
Police defend shooting dog during raid
Police say they had no choice but to shoot a pitbull when it attacked during a raid.
One person arrested following AOS callout to Ohawe
Police earlier put cordons in place and advised the public to stay away from the area.
Wally Haumaha inquiry: Govt releases QC's report
Findings of QC into appointment process of deputy commissioner finally released.
Through the glass ceiling: Sue Schwalger's journey to top of the cops
Now she's through the glass ceiling, she plans to help get others through, too.
Pedestrian killed on SH1 in Canterbury overnight
Canterbury Police are making inquiries into the accident which happened late last night.
Porn, threats and cyber attacks: Kiwi victim to give evidence in Denmark court
An Auckland teen will travel to Denmark to testify against an alleged cyber criminal.
Canadian businessman claims evidence to freeze $70m in NZ was 'coerced' in China
Witnesses in China claim threats of extra jail time unless they co-operate with inquiry.
'Risk to public': Police hunting man with access to guns, contacts around NZ
Police are "urgently" seeking a man they say is a risk to public safety.
Man in court after knifepoint hostage situation at Auckland mall
The man who allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint has appeared in court.
Police Commissioner silent on Wally Haumaha appointment
Mike Bush repeatedly declined to answer questions about Wally Haumaha in a hearing today.
Auckland Police HQ relocating after 51 years in CBD
The Auckland City Police are set to make a move from their towering CDB station.
Mall siege: Knifeman arrested after holding woman hostage
The man was seen waving his knife at police negotiators during the terrifying ordeal.
Woman finds man filming her outside bedroom window
The woman called police about 12.50am after seeing the man outside her Hillcrest home.
Woman missing in swollen West Coast river after torrential rain
The region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.
Drugs, firearms, cash seized in Tauranga raid
Four people have been arrested and drugs, firearms and cash seized.
Bus driver denies careless driving which left two dead
Taylor Charles King and Jeremy Tokotai Kaukasi both died at the scene.