Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.

Four hurt in horror attack but police say far worse outcome averted by brave intervention.

'The community expects a zero tolerance for any violence, gang and drug activities.'

Two-car crash blocks state highway in Kaitaia and diversions are in place.

Joanne Ingham was living in emergency accommodation and battling alcohol addiction.

The incident was among a number of burglaries police attended overnight.

'You may not make a mistake but somebody else might.'

Police raided two homes in West Auckland looking for thieves who robbed jewellery store.

A liquor store in Albany, Auckland, was targeted by burglars last night.

The incident happened on Grey St and was reported to police around 12.50pm.

The incident occurred in Kaiti on Friday afternoon.

New minister also hopes to address youth offending.

The wounded man remains in a serious condition in hospital.

The group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.

The crash was reported to emergency services at 2.43pm.

The second serious road crash in two days in Marlborough.

The use of facial recognition technology and its impact on Māori is under the spotlight.

Police are now treating the death as "unexplained" .

Shoppers told there's a 'gunman' at Glenfield Mall, staff cower in 'safe room'.

A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.

It comes after a day-long search.

An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.

Police were called last night after the boat capsized.

The fast food store was burgled just before 3am.

The victim says she even alerted police to a potential address for the thieves.

"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."

Father accused of killing baby boy has charge dismissed and awarded costs by police.

An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.