Watch: Car caught driving the wrong way down Auckland motorway
The incident happened on the Southwestern Motorway this morning.
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Police look to take fewer people into remand custody
Police acknowledge there will be more offenders in the community.
Murder trial aborted over police mistakes to be reheard
The botch-up led to a murder trial of three men being aborted.
Revealed: Paramedics did not enter Christchurch mosque until 30 minutes after shooting
The first two paramedics did not enter Al Noor Mosque until 2.14pm, CCTV footage shows.
'I have survived you': Woman strangled by ex-police commander confronts him at sentencing
The ex-cop, now a lawyer, coerced the victim to file a false affidavit.
Missing Ōtaki kayaker disappeared days before she was due in court
Police have now issued a warrant for her arrest.
Police officer received only one day of active shooter training before Christchurch attack
Precious time was wasted after misinformation about Al Noor Mosque was transmitted.
Arrest made after Flaxmere incident drew armed police
A man has been arrested after an incident that drew armed police to Flaxmere.
'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller books
The man thought he was exposing a corrupt ring. It was a scam right out of a novel.
Police launch manhunt for Vardacie Hohepa
There is a warrant out for Hohepa, who has links to Counties Manukau and Whakatāne.
'Old habits die hard': One of NZ’s most prolific burglars jailed again after 459 convictions
One of NZ's worst burglars jailed again - after 450+ convictions is this the last time?
Who lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?
More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.
Mum caught driving at 140km/h 'was busy telling kids off'
The woman claimed she wasn't looking at the speedo and was dealing with her kids.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family says
The toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.
One person ‘seriously injured’ after car leaves road in rural Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Alleged gang boss asked to explain offshore legal fees payment linked to drug dealer
Doyle also told a court what it took to be a member.
Concerns for safety of 14-year-old last seen in Whangārei
14-year-old Rawinia was last seen in the Whangārei area on October 17.
Police, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrested
The cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.
Birth of slain toddler Ruthless-Empire had never been registered due to name rejected
Police are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up
'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'
Police release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayaker
The woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
Marsden Cove business owners raise safety concerns after alleged aggravated robbery
Police say they have no tolerance for those causing harm in Northland communities.
Auckland vape store hit again in overnight robbery
It is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.
Who killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’
Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
No police sent to Linwood Islamic Centre despite 111 call, terror attack inquest finds
A police inspector says mislabelling the call was 'not necessarily a mistake'.
Two firefighters in hospital after battling blaze in West Auckland, 18 firetrucks on scene
Fire crews were called to Bancroft Cres about 2.45pm, says Fenz.
Accused dairy stabber who died in custody named by police
He was charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police seize huge amounts of drugs and lay 80-plus charges in drug ring bust
The seizures included 5kg of methamphetamine and 3.5kg of cocaine.
Man who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailed
But Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Funeral held for Miramar homicide victim
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
'No external oversight': Police face legal challenges after use of new tech
Police use of footage from high-tech number plate recognition cameras is being challenged.