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Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
West Auckland road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
Person taken to hospital with moderate injuries, road closed, public transport affected.
Kiri Allan's court date put off
The former Justice Minister's first appearance was supposed to be held next Monday.
Arrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousands
Hamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.
Green light for electric police car
A BMW i4EV to be the first electric vehicle used by the force in the Otago region.
'Unexplained': Man found dead in park
Police were called to the park yesterday afternoon after the body was found.
Revealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao named
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Sentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren Dickason
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
‘A mother doesn’t forget her baby:’ Remembering Kirsa Jensen – 40 years on
One of NZ’s “most enduring murder mysteries” remains unsolved.
Cops in harnesses scale gantry over Wellington's SH1, drag protester down
Protesters have struck again, this time blocking the motorway near the Terrace Tunnel.
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.
‘Heart sank’: Police make arrest amid rise in fake cash in Hawke’s Bay
Small business owners hit by a concerning rise in counterfeit cash.
Police, ambulance and mental health co-response teams to be rolled out nationwide
Existing programmes will be expanded over the next five years.
Images of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospital
Police want anyone who knows the man to come forward.
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roof
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.
Editorial: Foiled attempts to curb offenders
OPINION: Our editorial on offenders flouting conditions of home detention.
Hunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark area
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
Otago crash: Police investigating what led to double-fatal crash
Two people were killed, and four others were critically injured.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Knife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnapping
It follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.
Former Police Commissioner to review Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence response
Draft review report is due by the end of the year.
Four firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robbery
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.
Flaxmere cordons lifted, school lockdown ends after unconfirmed report of person with firearm
A nearby school was locked down for roughly 40 minutes as police responded.
‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’
Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.
'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum told
A year on from her disappearance, Breanna Muriwai's mum has shared new information.
Tributes paid to ‘loving’, ‘kind-hearted’ teen killed in car crash
The crash left two people on life support; the driver's name was released yesterday.
Revealed: Number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.