Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.
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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.
Watch: Car caught driving the wrong way down Auckland motorway
The incident happened on the Southwestern Motorway this morning.
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.'