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Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.

Du Val owner may face private criminal case, accused of snatching phone
Car dealer John Murphy claims his phone, used to photograph developer, was tossed in pool.

Watch: The rise of online cults targeting NZ kids
Investigations under way as NZ police identify victims linked to subgroups of 'The Com'.

11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.

Man in custody 7 hours after threats, police evacuate Christchurch properties
Police said the man was taken into custody 'without incident'.

Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named
Charles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.

Police seek witness to fatal motorbike crash
A motorbike collided with a car, causing the car to flip.

Watch: ‘Incredibly frightening’: Footage captures moment man shot in broad daylight
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a 'targeted' attack.

‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.

Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied

Watch: Group targets luxury new shopping centre in brazen smash-and-grab
The masked group smashed their way into the glass counters.

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

Person seriously injured in stabbing after reported group fight in Mt Eden
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.40pm.

Two men charged with murder after man shot in Wairarapa
Further charges against the pair are being considered.

Man hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North Shore
The man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.

Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.

One dead after serious crash in South Otago
Police were called to the scene at about 2.45pm.

Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald

Police arrest man sought after spate of Akl Central retail crime
The man faces nine charges of aggravated assault and five charges of theft from retails.

Wairarapa homicide 'doesn’t define' community, local MP says
Police are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.

Two arrested after report of gunshots closes major Auckland highway
Witnesses reported seeing 'about 20 police cars' and armed officers on the rural road.