Rakaia River quad bike death: An ‘absolute tragedy’ that ‘could have been so much worse’
Locals raced to help the stricken quad bikers and one man was swept into the water.
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Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
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'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'
Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel
Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.
One person dead after Lewis Pass crash
First responders tried saving the person after the crash about 9.50pm yesterday.
Police rescue three men missing overnight in Waikaia River rafting ordeal
Police were alerted after the trio didn't arrive at a designated pick-up point.
Opinion: Let the guns speak – keeping firearms out of gangs' hands
OPINION: By working together, our communities are safer from gun crime.
Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.
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Watch: Boy racer facing multiple charges after performing burnouts in Lower Hutt
The 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and had his car impounded.
Man, 60, charged over Auckland stabbing
The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday evening.
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Seymour wrote letter supporting Polkinghorne during police probe into wife’s death
Act leader claimed police went 'beyond their brief' when investigating eye surgeon.
Manhunt launched after Auckland stabbing
Police say the alleged offender took off in a vehicle.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ute at Parikino
The motorcyclist was found dead at the scene, police said.
Skateboarder hitches ride on back of fast-moving train
The man was lucky to avoid injury or death during the dangerous stunt, police say.
Maketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shoreline
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.
Woman found dead after quad bike's river crossing ends in tragedy
Police say they were alerted at 1.05pm.
Cops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for help
Police arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.
Auckland landlords get $29k compensation after finding rental used as meth lab
The discovery was only made after police raided the house.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.
FBI enlists NZ police to investigate sexual abuse in secretive sect
The underground religious group is commonly known as the Two by Twos.
‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failures
More than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing
Prison staffer hospitalised with serious injuries after altercation with five inmates
The prisoners refused to return to their cells on Sunday evening.
Police challenge allowing man who holidayed with patched gang members to work in security
Sultan Alfathly has kept his security licence despite police raising objections.
Pedestrian fatally struck by three cars identified; hunt continues for drivers who didn't stop
Incident one of two deadly accidents on Auckland's motorways within the space of an hour.
Police seek extradition of two Vietnamese officials after alleged indecent assault on waitresses
One victim said the officials were 'pulling us into their laps' while they worked.
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
Man accused of striking police officer with car appears in court
The incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.
Pedestrian killed on motorway struck by at least three vehicles - none stopped
Police are urging the motorists involved to "do the right thing and come forward".
Seven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laid
Charges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.
House fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspicious
Padlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.
Police Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline cop
A police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly.