May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
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Witnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston North
The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Have you seen this truck? Police seek info on burglaries
Police are seeking information in relation to a vehicle of interest in Waihī burglaries.
'Break that silence': Ariki Rigby detective urges key witnesses to stop the 'secrecy'
Think of Ariki's whānau this Christmas, those who know about her killing are urged.
Gang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shot
Police are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.
‘Please take your time’: Message to Hawke’s Bay motorists after deadly weekend
The road toll across Hawke’s Bay this year has now reached 17 deaths.
Watch: Brawl outside Auckland pub leaves one person with critical injuries
These fights will keep happening without more police on the beat, says CBD resident.
One person dead after crash in Rotorua overnight, investigations under way
The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.
Parliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagrees
An IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.
'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fire
Two dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.
Five of the seven injured in Hastings crash were children
A 12-year-old remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital after a Hastings crash.
Double arrest following two gang-related Auckland shootings on same night
Police have not ruled out further arrests or charges.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Man accused of hit and run named in court
A woman was killed in an early morning crash in Lower Hutt in November.
Woman attacked in Auckland CBD, two including teen arrested
The pair will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Darfield crash: One dead after collision between motorcycle and car
The road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out.
Whanganui man shot by police stable in Wellington Hospital
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is investigating.
Cars banned in some streets to curb 'anti-social' drivers
A Waikato council is banning cars on some streets to deal with bad drivers.
Whakatāne homicide: Man who died after 'gang-related' disorder named
A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.
Police appeal for sightings of two missing people
Police are asking for help to solve two separate missing people cases.
Police seek vehicle of interest in street race stabbing
Police are looking for a white BMW sedan they believe was involved in the incident.
Man shot by police after allegedly attacking police officers, dog
The man allegedly assaulted officers and a police dog.
Police appeal for help to find missing 24yo
Devon Jackson-Budgen was reported missing by family on November 21.
Gang-related disorder before man's death in Whakatāne leads to homicide investigation
Police said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.
‘There is no motive': Man's 'frenzied’ hammer killing of step-dad
'It appears the offending was shockingly out of character for you'.
Police arrest man at Waiheke Island near new marina
The final occupier of a protest camp at the site is now gone.
Eleven-year-old among eight teens and children arrested after high-speed chase
The teenagers were disturbed while allegedly attempting to break into a car in Westgate.
East Coast father tried to ‘cover his tracks’ after maiming son in firearm incident
Waiting for a rescue chopper to arrive, the man concocted a story to hide his offending.
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
Two people were also stabbed shortly after midnight in the Matamata area.
One dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crash
The Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.
'Unimaginable': Whānau of Harley Shrimpton in 'extreme shock and disbelief'
A man has appeared in court after Shrimpton's body was found near Tauranga this week.
‘Idealistic’ to think police could have stopped Linwood mosque attack
Once shots were reported at Linwood mosque, it took armed officers only minutes to arrive.
Police appeal for sightings of damaged vehicle involved in suspected fatal hit-and-run in Albany
A member of the public called police around 12.30am.