Police adding up to 250,000 identities to their database every year
NZ police have the identities of more than 7 million people in their systems.
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'Shattered hearts': Friends launch appeal for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao
It's been 10 days since Yanfei Bao was last seen alive.
Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
One seriously hurt in bus, car crash in Epsom
Auckland Transport says "very heavy traffic" about Mountain Rd is delaying traffic, buses.
'She just felt so desperate’: Lauren Dickason's spiral to alleged murder outlined at trial
Jury hears more evidence about Lauren Dickason’s mental state.
Missing estate agent's alleged kidnapper had only been in NZ for several months
The 52-year-old was arrested at an airport after booking a one-way international flight.
Missing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continues
The former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.
Several Christchurch men assaulted after lured by dating site
Several people are being spoken to and will likely face charges for the incidents.
Motorists taken to hospital after van crashes into parked cars
Resident upset over car damage after van causes crash and sends two to hospital.
Ashhurst plagued by arson attacks
Police are asking the public for information after four fires in as many days.
Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.
Gang land: Old Devils Henchmen property hits the market
The prime industrial land is expected to fetch big money.
Yanfei Bao's employer speaks of 'very heavy hearts' as search efforts ramp up
Teams will be looking for the missing woman from the air, on land and in the water.
Kiri Allan car crash: Police confirm dog unit called in
The then-Justice Minister was reportedly found by police 500 metres from her crashed car.
No criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seeker
The doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.
Auckland man jailed after smuggling card skimming equipment
40-year-old Rimamotu Tiavare was handed down a 25-month sentence
Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
'Throwing them in jail not the answer': Hipkins defends ram raids response
Business gathering told 'don't underestimate how seriously we’ve been taking this'.
Mama Hooch: ‘Arrogance and entitlement’ - Judge says rapist Jaz brothers shared ‘willingness to exploit females'
Judge blasts Mama Hooch rapist brothers and their 'indifference to consent'
'It was really scary': Students recall terrifying three-hour lockdown ordeal
“It’s scary. Nothing like this has ever happened before.”
Death after workplace incident in Mount Maunganui
Next of kin are being notified and the death will be referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.
Lockdowns lifted after gun threat forced four schools to lock gates
Police will maintain a presence at the school this afternoon for reassurance purposes.
Killer's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murders
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Operation Cobalt: Police shut down Head Hunters drug ring
Two people were arrested during the raids, and drugs, cash and a firearm were also seized.
'Digital ram raids': NetSafe unveils new scam detection weapon to protect Kiwis
'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'
Kids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury told
The defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.
Richard Prebble: Labour's in chaos - the latest portfolio shuffle proves it
Opinion: Kiri Allan has gone and she will take Labour with her.
Mother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defence
Police analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.
Several arrests on Auckland’s North Shore after spate of crime
The crimes include a robbery and attempted car theft.
Police respond to sudden death in Riverhead
A Herald reporter on the scene can see four police cars parked along the road.
Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies
Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.
Lauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’
Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.
Kiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice official
The black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.
'I'm so, so sorry': Kiri Allan breaks silence, won’t stand in election
MP confirms she will not contest the East Coast electorate she won in 2020.