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.
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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.
'I was going to die': Officer recounts 'lowest point' after ex-TV star swerved to hit him with stolen SUV
Matthew Saunoa was sentenced to six years and seven months’ imprisonment for the crime.
Wellington woman found dead named, suspected killer dies in Hong Kong
Police this evening said the victim was Irene Katsougiannis, aged 62.
'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangs
Fatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.
Gang violence: Police obtain special licence to investigate as tensions rise
Local rival gangs Mongrel Mob and Black Power are at the centre of a new operation.
Dive squad fails to find missing man Matthew Knight in ‘treacherous’ Hawke’s Bay river
The 19-year-old from Waikato has been missing for almost a fortnight.
Fallen Idol: Ex-TV star's identity revealed, appears in court after hitting cop with car
An officer was hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a stolen car.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier courthouse closed this week
Here's the latest news in brief from around the region.
Multiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigation
A 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings
'It’s terrible what happened to him': Beloved street busker in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
"As whānau, we can only hope for him to get well soon."
'How dare you?' Family recall pain as martial arts killer jailed
'A part of me will be broken for the rest of my life,' the victim's son says.
Auckland speed trial: New point-to-point speed cameras being installed on six Auckland roads
A trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.
'Heartless idiots': Hoax bomb threat disrupts school and tangi
The wife of the deceased remained behind with his body as everyone was evacuated.
Miramar homicide victim lost husband six years ago
The woman is the owner of the property where her body was found.
Police reveal names of two people killed in Temuka crash
Inquiries continue into the crash that killed a man and a woman on October 5.
Youngsters sought for information on huge fire
The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.
Breaking the cycle of crime: 'Some want to get out of it, but might need a bit of help'
Hamilton police officer connects detainees with support services.
'Your failure haunts our family': Dunedin man avoids jail over role in tragic death
Carl Frederick Longshaw appeared in High Court five years to the day after her death.
Alleged Dunedin drink-driver crashes while fleeing roadside 'ghost'
The man told police he saw what he believed to be a ghost waving at him.
Jarrod Gilbert: We need a total rethink of how we tackle crime post-election
OPINION: Nothing I heard during the election filled me with confidence.
Uffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'
Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.
Arrests made during Ruakākā homicide investigation
Two men have been charged with firearm-related offences.
Gang tensions flare in Gisborne: New police operation launched to keep community safe
Operation Medial lead Inspector Darren Paki mentioned recent drive-by shootings.
Two occupants in critical condition after vehicle flips off Auckland motorway
Two of the car's occupants remain in an induced coma.
Man seriously injured by firearm in Auckland last night
Police said a person had suffered a gunshot wound in Avondale overnight.
Four people injured after midnight crash
Two of the four people suffered critical injuries.
Police are using AI to catch criminals - but the law needs to catch up too
ANALYSIS: Kiwis only have a limited view of the AI programs being used by the police.
Overnight shootings in Gisborne believed to be gang-related; one injured
The shootings were first reported at the intersection of Rimu and Abbott Sts.
Auckland's Southern Motorway re-opens after blockage due to serious crash
Serious Crash Unit investigators are looking into how the pedestrian was hit.
Simulated cyclone a test for emergency teams
“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."
'He is the Head Hunters': Detectives offer rare insight into gang's alleged chief
"He’s the chief. The boss. WD."