'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in city
He drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.
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Man arrested after series of aggravated robberies in Canterbury
A bank, a supermarket and a dairy have recently been targeted in the region.
Teen among two arrested after aggravated robbery of Auckland school pupils
The students were robbed by a gun-wielding trio in rural Auckland last month.
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Taranaki adds to nightmare Friday on roads
There have been three serious crashes throughout the North Island on Friday.
‘Dangerous’ South Auckland pensioner still on the run one month later
Police are appealing for information on Bronwyn Warwick.
Dunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limit
The 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.
Police officer’s 'dangerous' arrest tactic caused death of Peter Boy Tuhi
The way the officer arrested Peter Boy Tuhi caused his death, a report says.
Ram-raiders smash through East Auckland plaza overnight
The shopping centre in Pakuranga has been left with a gaping hole.
Kerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stamps
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Bomb squad sent to North Shore beach after old military shell found
As a precaution, part of Narrow Neck Beach has been cordoned off.
Women chased driver after Dunedin carpark mishap
The pair aggressively confronted the man after the accident.
Major police operation carried out this morning in West Auckland
Residents reported hearing an explosion and saw armed officers descend on a nearby house.
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.