Furious mother says their son 'could have died'
The mother wants police to bring criminal charges over the alleged coward punch.
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The importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Teen beaten 'beyond recognition', Dad frustrated alleged attackers not arrested
Father frustrated police yet to arrest boys after son beaten at party.
Man in serious condition after being shot in Rolleston
"Initial indications are that the incident involved people known to each other."
Person arrested after unauthorised entry into naval base
The person was discovered at the Devonport Naval Base yesterday.
'Expensive night out': Burnout driver in court after illegal stadium gathering
Dunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.
Man charged with murder after woman dies in Grey Lynn assault
Police say woman was assaulted, found to be critically injured and subsequently died.
Emergency services responding to crash that potentially hit gas main on Great North Rd
Incident happened at the intersection of Soldiers Way and Great North Rd in Glen Eden.
Woman found dead in car in Remuera told helpers she had no family
Residents had previously tried to help the woman, but 'she declined all assistance'.
Alleged Devonport carjacking: Witness heard crash then man shouting 'repent'
A 23-year-old man is facing a number of charges.
Gunman who plunged five North Shore schools into lockdown still on the loose
Police said there was no "immediate threat" to the public.
Carjacking, armed police and locked-down schools on dramatic day in Auckland
Two of our wealthiest suburbs were ground zero for a series of terrifying incidents.
Dodge Charger worth $185,000 among assets seized by police after drug bust
Two Harley Davidson motorcycles also catch cops' eyes in bid to ensure crime doesn't pay.
Armed police search for gun suspect, cordons lifted at Belmont house
Armed police swarmed a street after school lockdowns lifted.
Exclusive: Police at 'breaking point' threaten to walk off the job
The Police Association says officers are choosing between their jobs and their safety.
Motorcyclist spends $5000 in bid to get rid of $80 speeding ticket
'My son is looking up to me to do the right thing.'
Public's trust in police a factor in probe of Alan Hall case
Law professor questions length of time police take to release case information.
City on knife edge: One person stabbed in Auckland every day
Recent high-profile stabbings could result in more people carrying knives for protection.
Officer gets Covid after enraged woman breathes in his face
Police officer contracts Covid after angry offender breathes in his face.
Four arrested following reports of illegal street racing on Waikato Expressway
One of the vehicles involved attempted to ram a police car.
West Auckland shooting: One person seriously injured in incident at Rānui house
At least one person is understood to have been critically injured in a shooting.
'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisis
Low doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.
Christchurch stabbing: Victim's police officer son supported by Fijian and NZ colleagues
The victim's son, Constable Epineri Tunidau, is a police officer based in Fiji.
Wāhine Māori graduates talk of hopes and motivations for joining police force
Māori police graduates say they can help make a difference in their communities.
'Mark of the beast': Bible fragment cited in bid to avoid driver licence photo
Orthodox Christian Stephen Butcher doesn't want his photo on his driver's licence.
Claire Trevett: Labour acting like an opposition party in abortion fight
OPINION: It is clear a close election is brewing.
Exclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support
"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.
Two men arrested in relation to Whakatāne murder
The pair are set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court via audio-visual link tomorrow.
One dead in Hunterville crash, SH1 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 1 about 6.15pm.
Hercules makes emergency landing at Whenuapai Air Force Base
An engine had to be shut down following a "technical problem".
Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.
Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit
Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.