Auckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trial
Levi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.
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Duo arrested on yacht after Auckland homes burgled
A 48-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Charity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bid
Canterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.
Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple
'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.
Student with toy gun sends entire Kerikeri school into lockdown
Kerikeri High School was placed under lockdown after reports of a person with a gun.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing
The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe
Police have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.
'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scam
The victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.
Police seeking help to find alleged fleeing driver who ran into a lagoon
The driver was earlier seen driving in 'an unsafe manner' around midnight.
Navy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington Harbour
Up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.
Editorial: Is Auckland safe?
OPINION: Business owners say that crime is 'getting out of hand in the CBD'.
Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.
'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving car in Te Kūiti
Police confirmed that one person has died this evening.
'Barking', yelling after gang fight near school rugby game
Police respond to fracas after nearby car crash.
Auckland's Southwestern Motorway reopens after crash near Onehunga
Southbound traffic was backed up 2km from the crash site on SH20 near Onehunga.
Teammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friend
Otago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.
Woman charged with arson over Parnell lodge fire
Up to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'
A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.
One person dead after truck and car collide near Hamilton
The road between Hamilton and Te Awamutu reopened just before 7pm.
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
One seriously injured in Waipukurau car v motorbike crash
One person was flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Herbert St.
'Fantastic': Community praised as stolen coffee cart found
Coffee cart found on Napier property and taken for fingerprints.
72-year-old train manager assaulted: Police hunt man who knocked him out
The victim was bashed on March 28. The offender got off at Fruitvale Station.
'He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shooting
Police are aware that the offender was carrying a long-barrelled firearm.
Armed offender on the run after shooting at South Auckland hotel
Police say no injuries were reported.
Letters: Police checkpoints worth every cent; MP can't be trusted
OPINION: 'Prevention in this case is much better than the cure.'
Auckland CBD businesses plead for more cops as safety fears keep customers away
“The CBD is so bad, even having lunch is not safe anymore."
Kiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with police
The former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.
New Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024
Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Hamilton man arrested after threatening member of public, guns and drugs seized
The Armed Offenders Squad descended on a Hamilton street on Monday.
15-year-old charged over Four Square ram raid, police 'cannot rule out further arrests'
Police say they are investigating an earlier ram raid and cannot rule out further arrests.
Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns
Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.