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.
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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.
March 15 inquest: 111 call made minutes after gunman's manifesto sent to PM
Parts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.
Miramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private service
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Police nab wanted man after recognising him as they walked through mall
The man allegedly entered a dairy demanding money before fleeing with nothing.
Editorial: Why six-week-long inquest into mosque attack is deeply needed
OPINION: The world seems a very different place from that autumn afternoon in 2019.
Gang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powers
Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.
Police seek information after teen assaulted in Havelock North
A 41-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault against a female aged 12-16.
Police investigate suspicious Waipukurau fire, injured woman recovering
Police continue to investigate a suspicious fire and injuries of a woman found close by.
‘Concerns’ about gun violence in central Auckland
On the day of a construction site shooting, police responded to a dozen other callouts.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ death in Lower Hutt
The person died at Hutt Hospital yesterday
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
JP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen money
The private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.
‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab
"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."
Two dead on region's roads
Police have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.
'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves
"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.
Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
Gisborne police arrest five people, three related to recent shootings
Some of the arrests are part of Gisborne police's Operation Medial and the CAIL Act.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Dangerous driving on Waimārama Beach prompts calls for caution
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
Two Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many days
One of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.
'He's trying to stab him': State tenant accused of lunging at neighbour with ‘butcher’s knife’
"I’m going to go and get a car and ram your house and kill you and your family."
Man suspected of killing Miramar woman dies in Hong Kong
Police say Irene Katsougiannis knew her killer.