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Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National
ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.
Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
A woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'Driving extremely dangerously': Gang associate arrested, firearms found after driver flees police
A woman was also spotted leaving the vehicle with a bag of firearms and ammunition.
'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police
A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Armed Offenders Squad called to Pātea property
Police were called to the property early this morning.
Facial recognition tech credited with drop in supermarket assaults
Early results indicate 130 incidences of serious assaults and verbal abuse were avoided.
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Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
Car crashes into Newmarket beauty store
Police are investigating after a driver crashed into the Hikoco Beauty Store on Broadway in Newmarket this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
Richard Prebble: How government policy failures created today’s gangs
OPINION: Prison is the gangs' recruitment centre. Govts start the recruitment process.
'Challenging': Andrew Coster speaks out on being dragged into political debate
Coster says Police Commissioner should never be a political appointment.
Two hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in Hastings
A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.
Teen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdown
Police were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.
'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k
The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.
Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.
‘Incalculable harm’: Gym coach who sexually abused sleeping girls wants shorter jail term
Gregory Pask filmed himself violating multiple young victims over a period of 9 years.
‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage
Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.
Wellington girls' college evacuated over 'concerning' threat
Police said the evacuation was a precaution after they were alerted about 1.20pm
Sudden death at Wellington property understood to be a baby
One resident said he had been told by another occupant a baby had died.
No regrets for Police Minister over past criticism of Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
Mitchell didn't approve of Coster's policing by consent approach.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster appointed as head of Government’s Social Investment Agency
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's appointment as the head of the Government’s Social Investment Agency. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email received
The online threat was made as students were arriving for class.
Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
One patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.
'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new job
Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured
Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
Te Anau double-fatal remains unexplained
The small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.
'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe
Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.