'How many deaths do you need?' - Muriwai residents say beach ute tragedy was 'avoidable'
Two rescue helicopters have responded along with fire, ambulance and police.
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Teenage girl reported missing after getting off bus in Auckland located
A young girl who went missing in Newmarket yesterday has now been located.
Sasha Borissenko: Collared crime and the many shades of grey
OPINION: There are many colour variations of collared crime.
Armed police descend on Oriel Ave, West Auckland
'One female cop jumped in the front with her gun slung over her shoulder.'
Police speak to person in relation to Rangitīkei homicide investigation
The Rangitīkei shooting follows another in Palmerston North - inquiries are ongoing.
Silence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacy
The Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.
Flipped give-way sign, faded markings: Did a lack of road maintenance kill a tourist?
The intersection hosted a boy racer meet in the months before Helen Poon drove through.
Woman, 24, appears in Hamilton court charged with murder
A 24-year-old woman has appeared in court, charged with murder.
Two arrested after fleeing driver sparks major police response across Auckland
The incident began about 4.15pm after police observed a person in a stolen car.
Concerns of 'vigilante justice' raised after Rotorua man charged for prowler incident
The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.
Safety changes at popular swimming lake upset some locals; changes made after death
Pole barriers and warning signs placed at the lake are only placed for safety reasons.
Motorcylist killed in Māpua crash remembered as brother and friend
The crash happened near Nelson yesterday afternoon.
Man drowns at popular Northland beach
The man was reportedly pulled unconscious from the water.
15-year-old charged following fatal Canterbury crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
Police charge former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman with shoplifting
Golriz Ghahraman is facing two shoplifting charges over two December incidents.
Quick action by the public helps foil burglary at sports shop
After calls from witnesses, police arrived on the scene only seconds later.
Two teens arrested after gunshot killed one teen, left another fighting for life
A gunman allegedly unleashed a sole shotgun blast through a car window about 3.20am.
Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car
The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.
Son dies in suspected homicide 16 years after mum's disappearance
A granddad rocked by a second tragedy has made a plea for the killers to come forward.
'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller
'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the 'terrible tragedy''
'How can they sleep at night?': Baby Ru's family searching for answers nearly three months on
Baby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.
Police seek two women after 'incident' at Auckland Limp Bizkit concert
Police appealed to the public to identify the women, who were photographed at the concert.
Off-duty police recruit quits amid investigation into indecently assaulting fellow recruits
A police investigation found there was sufficient evidence to charge the recruit.
Castle Hill crash: One dead after two-car collision in Canterbury
Police were called to the crash in West Coast Road shortly before 5pm on Sunday.
'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
People injured following serious crash in Castle Hill, Canterbury
Police were notified of a crash on West Coast Rd shortly before 5pm.
Auckland highway reopens following serious crash
Police believe two people have been seriously hurt.
Armed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in Rotorua
Police were called around 11.05am.
'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam
'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.
Tourist, 34, killed in Hawke's Bay crash was a political trailblazer
Helen Poon, described in tributes as an 'iconic' personality, was in NZ to visit friends.
Passerby rushes to aid of unconscious man - then steals his e-scooter
It's not yet confirmed whether the scooter has been returned.