Major police operation carried out this morning in West Auckland
Residents reported hearing an explosion and saw armed officers descend on a nearby house.
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Serious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in place
The crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.
Hawke’s Bay ends Easter weekend with one serious crash
Hawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.
Spark retail outlet in Napier hit by early-morning break-in
Display models had been ripped out of security sockets.
'Near misses' as oncoming traffic swerve to avoid car going wrong way on motorway
An attempted burglary in North Shore led to a car being forcibly stopped in Epsom.
State Highway 1 blocked near Taupō by falling tree
The tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.
Multiple Auckland businesses hit by thieves in ram raids and break-ins
More ram raids have been reported around Auckland overnight.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.
Search on for two overdue hunters in East Coast forest
Searchers on the ground and in the air have been combing the area today.
Man arrested after shots fired in Dunedin, sparking police swoop on property
Armed police have swooped on a property near where shots were fired.
‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief
‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.
Inside the two-horse race for one of NZ Police’s top positions
One - or both - of these police leaders will be the next official deputy commissioner.
'I'm still waiting': Survivor of horror van crash desperate for answers eight months on
Pedro Clariman says he's lonely and traumatised after losing 7 family members in crash.
Police call for information after bikers' reckless behaviour in East Auckland suburb
Two years ago, eight dirt, road and quad bikes were seized by the police.
Man who died after attack near Christchurch park believed to be visiting from India
A 31-year-old man has been charged over the attack.
Police appeal for information after aggravated robbery in Christchurch
Around 10:55am, a man entered a store on Normans Road with a weapon.
Southeast Asian casino scams with meth syndicate links ‘coming for NZ targets’
“It’s highly likely to be occurring [in New Zealand],” senior UN drugs expert warns.
Watch: Police arrest six teenagers after Auckland ram-raid chase
A bystander said she saw police pulling the youths from the vehicle and handcuffing them.
Watch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robbery
The offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Fatal hit-and-run victim was highly respected kaumātua
Billy Pomare has been named as the victim of a hit-and-run in Kaitāia.
Dog handler’s decision to release dog on woman was ‘unjustified and excessive’
The woman was hiding behind a hedge following a police pursuit.
Honey Bear case: Why is NZ such a lucrative market for meth?
20 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.
Serious crash on Mt Eden Road in Auckland
The crash is near the intersection of Peary Road.
'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory manager
School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".
Northland Police believe two aggravated robberies are linked
Hikurangi Four Square robbed by a male with a weapon.
Officer never admitted suicidal thoughts to social worker
The man's welfare officer gives evidence on second day of inquest.
Man who brutally murdered tourist as a teen says killing ‘an accident’
Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.
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Estranged wife tells inquest she flagged police officer’s suicide risk for months
The former police officer died amid the breakup of his marriage.
No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
Michael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.
Circumstances surrounding grisly find on Wellington beach remain unclear
The foot was found by a member of the public out for a Saturday morning walk on the beach.
Man lucky to be alive after car lands on bedroom roof as he lay in bed
Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.
'Just a normal jump': Traumatised skydiver breaks silence after fatal Muriwai accident
Skydive Auckland says it's been unfairly singled out by the watchdog.