Police arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / Supplied

Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.

A witness said the elderly man was sitting on some grass when the boy threw rocks at him.

Moving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.

An out of control fire in Canterbury has doubled in size to nearly 980 hectares as crews battle to contain it.

Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.

A man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.

Police gather evidence at the Wattle Downs crime scene. Video / Michael Craig

Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald

Police believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.

MPI is making inquiries over potential bird flu at a second farm, and Yanfei Bao's killer Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murder. Video / NZ Herald

Coroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.

Paul Gooch (Yanfei Bao’s partner) and Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves speak to the media

Police say more people are involved in the alleged murder.

Police were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.

A police car crashed into a line of parked cars after an attempt to catch a motorbike and its rider. Video / Supplied

The locals tried to box the man in to bring an end to a coastal community crime spree.

The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.

Police say the event was an 'isolated incident involving people known to each other'.

'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.

Police conducted approximately 1800 breath screening tests during the gathering.

Police were seen waiting for a boat to dock at Auckland's Eastern Viaduct before arresting several men when they got off early Saturday evening.

Another person was arrested for driving while suspended ahead of weekend gathering.

Hennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.

British scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Police

Aria-Sativa Kapene, 24, and Crystal-Alizae Emery, 20, have been identified as the victims.

The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.

The victim was left in critical condition.

Officers from the Tasman and Canterbury districts will descend on Nelson for the event.