'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead
Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.
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Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
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Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Ōtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flames
It is not yet clear how the fire started.
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Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victim
The incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.
Witness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious
”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”
Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Hawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fire
An unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harm
Incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured
Suspicious vehicle fire in Hastings overnight, police conducting scene examination
Investigators are conducting a scene examination at one of two fires in Hastings.
Watch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across city
Police said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured arm
The neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'
Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Watch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raid
There were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.
Vehicles seized as dozens caught out by Hawke's Bay drink-driving sting
Twelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.
Missing 85-year-old found safe in Te Awamutu after police appeal
Paul was last seen in Te Awamutu about 4pm yesterday.
Editorial: Sad echoes of Baby Ru in 'horrific' Lower Hutt child abuse case
Once again the adults involved have closed ranks.
Safety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.
'Loving dad': Man killed in Gisborne party brawl had recently become a father
The brawl was sparked when two uninvited guests turned up at a 21st birthday celebration.
'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl
Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.
Watch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parents
All families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.
Person comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'
Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.
'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed two
A neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.
Four hospitalised following single-vehicle crash in East Auckland
Emergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Drive about 7.10pm.
'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in court
He thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
NZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulations
Kiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.
Person dies in North Otago single-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.
'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truck
Loose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.
Children found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga Tamariki
The older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.