Police officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not all
The officer fired nine shots at the man, including three into the back of his stolen car.
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'Chilling' murder of Constable Matthew Hunt: Killer appeals 'crushing' sentence
"Mr Epiha had no motive to kill these police constables. He was just killing them."
NZ Police data sharing agreement with European police questioned over controversy
The European Union's own data protection watchdog is suing its own police.
Auckland burglaries: Teens arrested after allegedly targeting two retailers in less than an hour
One was a ram raid at a BP service station.
Auckland crash: Three people seriously injured in Great North Rd crash
The crash occurred shortly after 11.15pm.
Police dismantle major stolen property ring and thousands in goods
Police have arrested two men and one woman who they believe are key players in the ring.
Police admit undercover cop dressing as window washer for operation 'not appropriate'
The use of plain clothes officers is a standard operating tactic.
Army pays tribute to soldier killed in double fatal crash in Canterbury
The soldier killed in a double fatal crash on Friday has been named as Tristan McQueen
Three times this year: MP Simon Watts asks for more Police resourcing after jewellery store ram raided
Thieves have hit an Auckland jewellery store for the third time this year.
'They treated me like an idiot': Top union boss fumes with bank after hackers drain accounts
'I was utterly determined I was going to get my money back.'
Arrest made after man dies in alleged hit-and-run in Henderson on Friday night
A 42yo man has been arrested and will appear in Waitākere District Court on Thursday.
Man arrested after Invercargill incident leaves three hurt, one critically
18-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in Turakina
Inquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
One person in critical condition following disorder incident in Invercargill
Police said the parties involved are understood to be known to each other.
Watch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrols
Thieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.
Auckland mall masked gang robbery: MP rushes to pick up 'panicked' relative
Mark Mitchell rushed to the mall where armed men robbed a jewellery store.
Man found with serious injuries on Auckland road dies
The Concourse is closed off at present and diversions are in place.
NZ records 1000-plus AOS callouts for year as cops battle heavily armed crims
"Frontline staff ... find themselves in situations where they feel ill-equipped" - police.
Miracle survival: Woman trapped for 15 hours in car wreck after crashing down bank
The Herald understands the woman is from Whangārei and has family in Kaitaia.
Patron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custody
The incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.
Shock move at Pike River Mine: Police announce further borehole drilling
Some families still hope that a criminal prosecution will be possible.
Police admit second case of misusing number plate-reading cameras as surveillance increases
They already check the cameras almost a thousand times a day in expanded surveillance.
Surveillance audit: Cops will investigate use of CCTV network
Privacy Commissioner questions police access of surveillance network.
'Red flags': Pensioner loses fortune, suffers heart attack after bank accounts hacked
Thieves used the bank's secure messaging function to change victim's cell phone number.
18-year-old arrested after shooting in Gisborne overnight
Two young people and a woman went to Gisborne Hospital with gunshot-related injuries.
Man drowns in creek two hours after police fail to respond to 111 call
A member of the public called 111 after seeing the man yelling and breaking branches.
Man jailed for manslaughter after King Cobras gang member shot dead on rural Canterbury road
Daniel French has been jailed for the manslaugher of King Cobras gang member Luke Sears.
Police make public appeal to find Hamilton mall smash-and-grab thieves
Police are asking the public for help to find more people involved in the Hamilton heist.
Police release CCTV footage of suspected vehicle involved in hit and run
The 19-year-old man was struck by a vehicle around 6.15am on Marama Avenue South.
Hipkins asks questions about false stolen car alerts
Minister said Police could have used emergency powers to access number plate database.
Three seriously injured, one critical after car crash near Kaikōura
Emergency services freed two people from separate vehicles after the early morning crash.
Identified: Teens caught on camera tagging Rolleston wall are 14yo's
The pair who vandalised the wall in broad daylight are being dealt with by police.
Cyclist killed in Auckland crash was triathlete and ex-ironman; off-duty cop stood down
'I just hope he didn't suffer in any way.'