Man critically injured following an assault in Auckland Central
A man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by two individuals on Auckland's Queen Street this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conference
Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police to axe 173 jobs in bid to save more than $50m over four years
Police say no frontline roles will be part of the cost-cutting measure.
Thieves damage several stores in Waikato spree
Several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.
'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolved
The Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.
Police apologise for one of NZ's worst miscarriages of justice
Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.
Dognapping: Rampaging youths stop and rob person of dog and cellphone
Vape store burgled in the overnight crime spree.
Christchurch sudden death not suspicious, police say
Death of woman in New Brighton has been referred to the coroner.
Mental health nurses still in the dark as police prepare to back away from distress callouts
The Nurses Organisation fears health services aren't equipped to take over.
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'
A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
Fatherhood not enough to stop fisherman drink driving, despite final warning
Judge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'
Meth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland
'Vital the public are aware' of the danger. Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.
One person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incident
It was reported at around 12.40pm.
Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest
Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.
Police probe after sudden death in Christchurch
The person was taken to hospital in critical condition where they have since died.
House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
'I have your puppy': Woman claims six weeks of phone harassment over missing dog
Nina said she has been subject to several weeks of harassment over the phone.
Man who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against police
Alexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.
One dead following two-vehicle crash on Lewis Pass
One person taken to hospital in critical condition has since died.
Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi
Police arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Five arrested after alleged kidnapping, home invasion in upmarket Auckland suburb
The five allegedly forced entry and presented weapons to an occupant at the address.
Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
The note at the pharmacy counter that sparked an Armed Offenders Squad arrest
Napier pharmacy staff member praised for doing 'everything perfectly' during robbery.
'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking out
The daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.
Gun crime on the rise and mining sector welcomes investment reforms | NZ Herald Bulletin 14 October
NZ First to campaign on foreign investment, gun crime on the rise in Auckland and King Charles tours Australia and Samoa. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFP
Man found fighting for his life on rural Waikato road
The man was found with critical injuries on Hampton Downs Rd early this morning.
'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposed
Cabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.
Jarrod Gilbert: What does a new stadium mean for crime?
OPINION: Design – that will be unnoticeable to most – can stop unwanted behaviours.
Forklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway member
Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.
Man assaulting woman pointed gun at bystanders, police say
Police want witnesses to come forward and say some filmed the incident.
'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.