Auckland schools in lockdown after 'threatening' call, armed police on site
The schools placed themselves under lockdown after a phoned threat was made.
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17 people injured in Waikato bus crash near Waitomo Caves
Delays in the area are likely and diversions may be required.
Mother’s warning after 'creepy old man’s' indecent act in front of daughter
A man in his 50s indecently exposed himself in front of a schoolgirl walking home.
Lack of evidence roadworkers were threatened with guns led to PM doubting claim
Hipkins disputing the claim added to feelings the Government isn't taking crime seriously.
Auckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’
Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.
Child injured in overnight incident in Mt Albert
A child has been taken to hospital after incident early today.
AOS swarm property in central Dunedin
A man was seen being led away by police at about 6.30pm.
Bank's ‘sincere regret’: ANZ offers $19k to 82yo scammed out of $36k
Fraudsters posing as the victim convinced ANZ staff to divulge personal customer details.
Police and paramedics team up to crack down on Wellington disorder hotspot
The area around Courtenay Place has been a hotspot location for alcohol-related harm.
Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam
The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.
Hi Eagle, it’s Jack: Police helicopter unit responds to boy’s backyard message
"Love this. It’s the small gestures in life that sometimes have the biggest impact."
Trio arrested after driving on the wrong side of the road trying to flee police
The incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity.
Man arrested in connection with Lower Hutt shooting
The 24-year-old will appear in court today.
Auckland residents violently attacked on street by large mob
One person is in hospital awaiting surgery after being cut.
Terrorism sentencing: Teen who planned attack took weapon to hockey game
The teen became radicalised online after bullying at school.
Police lawyers advised photographing youth likely breached UN protections for children
A report shows officers were routinely photographing young people with little cause.
Auckland dairy killing: Third man now charged with murder
The men were initially charged with robbery, but those charges have been upgraded.
Police uncontactable list from Cyclone Gabrielle reaches zero but Joseph Ahuriri still missing
A total of 11 people were confirmed to have died during the cyclone.
Kiwi businessman feared for safety during stalking hell
Creepy messages from ex: 'You thought I’d forgotten, right? I’d never forget.'
Cop speeding at 182km/h with no lights or sirens avoids charge, says it was a ‘tactical approach’
Officer claimed he was trying to catch up with a vehicle he believed was speeding.
'Kindest boy': Road-rage victim named as residents line street to mourn
The 28-year-old was viciously assaulted in Beach Haven, which is where he lived.
Road-rage horror, two teens charged with murder: ‘Precious life, violently extinguished’
A friend has described the victim as the “loveliest, kindest boy”.
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Hamilton
Motorcycle hit a tree on Maeroa Rd last night, driver died in hospital early today.
Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king
At one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.
Road rage horror: 14-year-old one of two charged with murder after minor car crash
One man dead after suspected road rage knife attack - two teens arrested.
Person critical after crash at Tokoroa event
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
‘So much blood’: Resident tried to save life of man stabbed to death after minor road crash; police locate black BMW
Police “urgently appealing for witnesses” to last night's incident.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash in Lower Hutt between bus, car
The bus driver died in hospital after the crash in Taitā.
One seriously hurt in Dunedin stabbing
A person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries.
The total number of ram raids last year revealed
In two years there has been a 465 per cent increase in ram raids.
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.