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Three critical in two crashes
A motorbike and SUV collided in Westport and the Ōpōtiki crash involved a single vehicle.
'I just didn't think it was real': Teen recalls devastating crash that killed grandmother
Despite a broken collarbone, he tried to help his injured friend out of the car.
Second arrest after Flaxmere death
Man found at Flaxmere property, which has since been searched.
Potential new suspect emerges in Kirsty Bentley case
Surprise name emerges as potential new suspect in the Kirsty Bentley murder investigation.
'Worst feeling in the world': One family's pain as NZ on track to hit highest road death toll in a decade
New Zealand is on track for another terrible road death toll.
Buttabean foodbank robbery has silver lining - and a twist
Dave Letele has been humbled by the generosity of people and businesses after the theft.
The humble law being used by police to target gang members
Police issue 15,000 traffic infringement notices to gang members in just three months.
Missing 15-year-old, believed to be with 23-year-old man, now found
Family and police were concerned for her wellbeing.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
Firefighters battle large blaze at Whatipu Beach after two fishermen rescued
Emergency services responded to missing fishermen callout, then spotted the fire in Huia.
Youth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and Waikato
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.
'Serious and premeditated': Bankrupt builder stole $60k from theatre charity
The now-convicted fraudster has been twice bankrupted and his building company liquidated.
Street assault: 18-year-old in court after violent CBD attack
A man has appeared in court charged with assault after a violent attack in the Chch CBD
NZ Comancheros member on run from FBI nabbed in Thailand
Thai police swooped on Shane Ngakuru this morning.
18-year-old arrested for Palmerston North jewellery burglary
He appeared in Masterton District Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday.
Police go undercover at bus stop to catch motorists on their phones
Police spark debate again as they use plainclothes officers to surprise motorists.
Teenager's car stolen by masked man in Christchurch car jacking terror
Teenage boy has car stolen by masked man in Christchurch car jacking terror.
Another night, another ram raid in Auckland
Group of masked burglars flee in waiting van.
One dead in two-car crash near Nelson
Police were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.
Rāhui clarified after diver found dead at Aramoana Beach, Hawke's Bay
Police received a report at 7.35pm that a diver was overdue returning at Aramoana Beach.
'Incredible' memorial to police and civilian bravery opens in Porirua
Events in the memorial include the Aramoana massacre and Christchurch terror attacks.
One person dead after serious crash on SH1, Far North
Sh1 is currently closed due to the crash and lengthy delays are expected.
Police responding to unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore
Police were called to the incident on Onewa Rd, Birkenhead at 3.40pm
Police investigate aggravated robbery of Mt Roskill store
A nearby business owner saw three people running from Roop Darshan on White Swan Rd.
Police charge man after crash leaves person fighting for their life
Man charged with reckless driving causing injury and driving while disqualified.
Thieves target shop for ice creams and bags of sweets
At least five businesses in Auckland central were hit by thieves overnight.
More than 300 rounds of police ammunition goes missing while in transit
A spokesperson confirmed that a freight company reported the loss on Thursday.
'Am I safe?' Man traumatised after unprovoked hammer attack
The man suffered from a fractured skull, eye socket and jaw, and has been left traumatised
Armed Offenders on scene: Police ask Gisborne residents to avoid Lytton Rd area
Police are responding to an incident at a residential property on Lytton Rd, Gisborne.
Thieves target Auckland eateries overnight - make off with empty till
Five youths have been arrested over the burglaries.
At least one seriously injured in crash in Clendon Park
At least one person has been injured in a late night crash in South Auckland.
Serious crash, Te Puke - Bay of Plenty
Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
Operation Cobalt: Arrests made in Invercargill
Two patched Mongrel Mob members and an associate were arrested.