Police officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effort
Moving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.
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NZ Herald Live: Fire stand up at the Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield
An out of control fire in Canterbury has doubled in size to nearly 980 hectares as crews battle to contain it.
BoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.
'Scared': Neighbour speaks after fatal shooting in South Auckland
A man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
South Auckland fatal shooting
Police gather evidence at the Wattle Downs crime scene. Video / Michael Craig
Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park
Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald
'Appalling tragedy': Man fatally shot in South Auckland, police combing property at Wattle Downs
The man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
Govt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – police
The target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Investigation after firearm threat against road worker
Police believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.
Second farm inspected for bird flu and Yanfei Bao's killer found guilty | NZ Herald News Update
MPI is making inquiries over potential bird flu at a second farm, and Yanfei Bao's killer Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murder. Video / NZ Herald
Killer confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a body
Kurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.
Coroner visits spot woman's skeleton lay for 36 years, rules on death
Coroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.
NZ Herald Live: Paul Gooch speaks to media
Paul Gooch (Yanfei Bao’s partner) and Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves speak to the media
Murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
Police say more people are involved in the alleged murder.
Watch: Police crash into parked vehicles, abandon pursuit of motorbike rider
Police were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.
Watch: Police car crashes into a line of parked cars after a pursuit in Flaxmere
A police car crashed into a line of parked cars after an attempt to catch a motorbike and its rider. Video / Supplied
Man sets boat on fire, crashes another boat through fence, rams vehicles, steals caravan - with a swim in between to escape
The locals tried to box the man in to bring an end to a coastal community crime spree.
Handcuffing Napier children 'unjustified', pushing one headfirst into wall 'excessive'
'We haven't recommended a criminal prosecution nor an employment process in this case.'
Police seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ring
Police say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
Man critically injured after ‘serious incident’ in Porirua
Police say the event was an 'isolated incident involving people known to each other'.
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
Three arrested, 72 infringement notices issued in Nelson gang gathering
Police conducted approximately 1800 breath screening tests during the gathering.
Watch: Police incident at downtown Auckland Viaduct
Police were seen waiting for a boat to dock at Auckland's Eastern Viaduct before arresting several men when they got off early Saturday evening.
One arrest for showing gang patch in major Nelson operation
Another person was arrested for driving while suspended ahead of weekend gathering.
Scammer legs it during police arrest
British scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Police
Watch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBD
Hennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.
'Overwhelming burden': Family grieving women killed in Takanini crash
Aria-Sativa Kapene, 24, and Crystal-Alizae Emery, 20, have been identified as the victims.
Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.
Gang members arrested after father shot with speargun in front of children
The victim was left in critical condition.
Extra police called in to monitor gang gathering in Nelson
Officers from the Tasman and Canterbury districts will descend on Nelson for the event.
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
PM 'fine' after cop car crashed into Crown vehicle
Finance Minister Nicola Willis was also in the car.
Plea for information after fatal BoP crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.