The total number of ram raids last year revealed
In two years there has been a 465 per cent increase in ram raids.
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Facebook clues see some stolen gear snatched back in Hamilton before cops arrive
Sidecar racer heartbroken: 'I'll probably have to stop racing'
Man stabbed several times in Wellington assault, police plea for witnesses
The assault is believed to have occurred in Newtown at around 4.30am.
Off-duty police nab pair attempting burglary in Hastings, two women to appear in court
Two women, 49 and 22 are facing a raft of charges after fleeing from an attempted burglary
Missing man Joseph Ahuriri last seen heading south in Havelock North
Police have released details of the last sighting of the missing 40-year-old man.
21yo man charged after serious incident at Auckland petrol station
A 21-year-old man is due to appear in Waitakere District Court in West Auckland, today.
Police called to serious incident in Auckland street for second time in week
The incident was at a house in Claverdon St, Massey, early this morning.
Police Commissioner feels the heat: Why PM had to apologise over gun incident
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster revealed how Hipkins failed to be updated.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Police deploy mobile bases amid Hawke’s Bay crime concerns
Police have set up mobile bases in Hawke's Bay after residents voiced fears for safety.
'Distressing': Auckland library closes after protesters target drag performer's storytelling
The event was part of Pride Fest Out West, and involved dancing, songs, and stories.
Hostel fire leaves 48 tourists stranded, local marae offers helping hand
Police and Fenz have determined the fire was not suspicious.
Reports of “shots fired” on Palmerston North street
Police were called to Havelock Ave in Westbrook about 12.35pm
Cyclone Gabrielle: Joseph Ahuriri’s family upset by police claims about his disappearance
Police said they did not believe his disappearance was linked to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Teen party killing: Money and food given to suspects on the run, court hears
Three people enter shock guilty pleas to being accessories after the fact.
Three 'uncontactable' after Cyclone Gabrielle facing criminal charges
Police to release more details about those who haven't been heard from for two weeks.
'Loving father of four': Head Hunter dead after Henderson armed standoff remembered
Police have named Trinity Duffy, 39, as the gang member found dead in Henderson.
Police car shot at in Wairoa, armed officers storm property
Two people arrested in cyclone-hit town.
Person hospitalised after assault in Karaka
A person is in a serious condition after an alleged assault in Karaka, south of Auckland.
Vehicles found on fire in West Auckland park - police investigating
Black smoke could be seen in parts of Massey, West Auckland, this morning.
Multiple people injured, one hospitalised after incident in Massey, West Auckland
Multiple people injured and one hospitalised after incident in Massey, West Auckland.
Police warn public to be vigilant after carjackings near Huntly
One of the victims was pulled from her car and assaulted, police said.
Police fired upon: Man found dead after day-long Auckland standoff
Cordons remain in place in several streets.
It’s a dog handler’s life: officer retires after 50 years’ service
"Thank God you're here" was not the usual response Davidson got when catching offenders.
‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchers
Officers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.
Queenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centre
One man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.
One dead, two injured in north Canterbury crash
The collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.
Staff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharf
Multiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.
Locals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's Bay
Locals say looting rife in Hawke's Bay since cyclone rendered many homes unliveable.
Two dead in crash on SH47, Tongariro
Two people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.
PM: No accounts of guns pulled on road workers; workers say they told police straight away
Road crew feeling 'shaken, uneasy and nervous' following firearms incident.
Northland news in brief: Police appeal for crash info; building apprentice challenge
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounding areas.
‘Very dangerous': Overcrowded party at notorious flat 'could have ended in tragedy'
Party was shut down by police with 600 people crowded inside and another 200 on street.
Police investigating after body found in South Auckland
Emergency services are at the scene after a body was found in Manurewa.