Police ‘credibility’ in firing line after image showed fake pistol
Describing a trinket as a weapon suggests police have lax approach to firearms reporting.
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Armed police swarm Dunedin motel complex searching for person of interest
Photos from the scene show multiple officers with guns as well as police dogs.
Auckland law student told police she was in ‘extreme fear’ of stalker 2 weeks before murder
Internal police documents reveal woman's fears before killing.
Kiri Allan describes night of career-ending crash - 'my breakdown was on display'
Kiri Allan made a lengthy post talking about mental health.
Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.
'If you don’t, I’ll kill you': Jury hears of threatening call two days before murder
Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Man critical after stabbing outside Christchurch motel
Police were called just after midnight.
Collision between truck and car closes State Highway 1 in Otago
The road is expected to be closed for some time, motorists are asked to take other routes.
Injuries 'violent and consistent with foul play' in Ellerslie death
Police remain at the Ellerslie property where an elderly man was killed at his own home.
Autopsy as police investigate scene for second day; woman, car still missing
Police remain at the Ellerslie property where an elderly man was killed at his own home.
Police release photo of woman sought in Ellerslie homicide investigation
Police release a photo of wanted woman Mei Han Chong, blue Kia Rio sought, reg NJN927.
Hawke’s Bay couple who found $70,000 on the ground hand it in to police
Police were stunned at the couple's honesty.
Crushed into tree by car in Napier: Police still seeking woman to arrest
Nastashia Edwards has not been found a week after police issued a warrant for her arrest.
Senior police officer unaware injured victims left alone in Christchurch mosque after terror attack
Injured victims were left alone in the Christchurch mosque for 10 minutes.
Police search for woman after man found dead in Ellerslie home
Police are also searching for a blue Kia Rio vehicle, registration NJN927.
Police release name of competitor who died during Napier IronMāori
The 50-year-old died during the swim leg of the event.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Man critically injured after Helensville assault
Victim was transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Angela Blackmoore cold case: Man allegedly offered pair $10k for 'murder'
The young mum was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
AOS member tells of frustration in getting ambulances to Al Noor Mosque
The scene inside the prayer room has been described as 'chaotic'.
Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.
Driver falls asleep at the wheel while being followed by Dunedin police
A 36-year-old man was slumped over the steering wheel.
Two left seriously injured after car and two motorbikes collide in Mt Maunganui
The road has been closed and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
30 rescue staff hunt for missing Whangamatā man with dog
Jordan, 29, has not been seen for a week already.
Family of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory alive
Great aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.
Auckland pizza store destroyed by fire one year after damaging ram raids
Ram raids have also inflicted thousands of dollars' worth of damage on Pizza Bella.
Police urge Kāpiti Coast residents to check properties for missing kayaker
The kayaker was last seen on Saturday, October 21, paddling out to sea.
Why was mosque emergency exit locked? Coroner hears desperate escape stories
Parts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.
Good Samaritan hurt intervening in assault
A witness at the scene said she saw a distressed young woman with blood all over her face.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Baby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak out
Malachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.
Exclusive: Ruthless-Empire's mum speaks out, says she was not involved in his death
Baby Ru's mum says she wants 'justice' for her son.
Toy gun causes commotion in central Auckland suburb
The Eagle helicopter was used to track the car through Point Chevalier.