Five teens arrested over late-night ‘scooter’ assault
Five teens, the oldest 15, have been identified as the alleged assailants.
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Police swarm a central Auckland petrol station
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Police arrest man in Waiheke in relation to Beach Haven kidnapping
The man was found at a property housing members of the Mongols.
Arrest: Armed police respond to reports of assault on Christchurch road
Several people were seen in handcuffs at the scene.
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Further aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fisherman
Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.
Teens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away
"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."
Three arrests after spate of crimes in Rangitīkei
'We understand the community has been on edge.'
Tikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victim
Emergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.
'Callous': Police and St John denounce prank firearms call
A 29-year-old woman will appear today in the Papakura District Court.
Sanitary bins removed from police station bathrooms without warning
"We have received a number of complaints."
At least 31 fractures: 3-month-old baby suffered abuse before death, jury hears
A trial has started for a man accused of killing his own baby.
Auckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-old
He was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.
Police raid Head Hunters’ North Shore gang pad
At least five police officers remain at the Head Hunters gang pad after an overnight raid. Video / Ben Dickens
'Not without a fight': Rural police fear more assaults if gang patch ban goes ahead
Rural officers are said to be more vulnerable as they police large areas on their own.
Breaking 'Bad': How could New Zealand curb its youth crime crisis?
Herald senior journalist Anna Leask investigates youth crime initiatives in Australia.
Two arrested after police storm central Auckland petrol station
A witness said two men were involved in a standoff with police.
Police continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga man
A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.
Attacked waiting for bus: Boy left bruised, needing psychological help
Police investigating two separate attacks within half an hour at West Auckland station.
Person seriously injured in New Plymouth crash
'There was one person trapped inside the vehicle.'
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
Kids as young as 9 involved in recent jewellery store robberies
The Police Minister said he was "deeply concerned" at the spate of recent robberies.
Hawke’s Bay Expressway reopened after serious crash injures four
The Expressway has reopened more than five hours after the major crash.
One person dead after workplace incident in Hawke's Bay
Police have notified WorkSafe after one person was found dead on private property.
Kiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning
“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"
What happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?
Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.
Auckland neighbourhood reeling after driveway deaths of two children
It is understood that both children were under the age of 4.
'Everyone was panicking': Police hunting armed robbers after dramatic smash-and-grab
Customers barricaded themselves inside stores while others ran from the mall in panic.
Person dead after ATV incident in South Canterbury
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Hāwera homicide investigation: Man charged with murder
He will appear in the New Plymouth High Court on May 17.
One dead after stolen ute flees police, crashes head-on with innocent motorist
Police investigating after late-night incident on SH1 in Ōtaki.
Five teens rescued from waterfall walk after straying off bush track
The arrival of evening darkness catches group out as day walk goes awry.
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
The officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.
Comancheros gather for national event, police monitoring
Activity prompts higher police presence around the area of gang's HQ.