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Gun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospital
Police are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.

'Special humans': Couple who ran Akaroa B&B for 30 years die days apart after crash
A tight-knit community is devastated after the death of the popular B&B owners.

Mum of harassed schoolgirl calls for bus passengers to step in
The mum said all her female friends would have similar stories of harassment in public.

Waikato police find Ngāruawāhia missing teen
The 14-year-old had been missing for one week.

Toy shop robbers 50km high-speed police dash across Auckland
Dash began after 3.18am burglaries at a currency exchange and toy store in Browns Bay.

Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'
Police said the lone officer was approached by an 'aggressive person'.

Daring rescue operation saves three men after boat capsizes
Coastguard volunteers battled massive swells to rescue three men.

Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.

Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car
Scene examinations continue at two locations as part of the inquiries.

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.

'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.

One dead after early-morning Dunedin crash, car down bank
The sole occupant died at the scene.

‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'

Inside the investigation to catch Ariki Rigby’s Mongrel Mob killer
The top cop who led the hunt to find Ariki Rigby’s killer opens up as Jimmy Heremaia awaits sentencing for murder.

Cyclist critical after Palmerston North crash
Police are looking for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage.

'Cheeky bugger': Family remembers young father tragically killed in house fire
Sister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family.

One seriously injured after vehicle and cyclist crash in Christchurch
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays after road closed.

Five young people outstanding after escaping Oranga Tamariki centres
Police are searching for two more young people who fled a facility in Auckland overnight.

Police officer sentenced for ramming motorbike, attacking rider in unlawful arrest
The officer, a part-time driving instructor, said he mixed up the brake and accelerator.

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.