Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
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Mayor Wayne Brown calls out 'vicious' bus driver attacks, calls for speed from AT on security measure
The assault comes after an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.
'Astounded': Drink-driver allegedly caught twice in four hours
'It’s extremely concerning that people are continuing to make reckless decisions.'
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face down
Two of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.
Child dies in Waikato driveway incident
Emergency services were not able to revive the child.
Homicide investigation launched after body found in burnt-out car
The body was found inside a burnt-out car on Ripiro Beach on Monday.
‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of character
Steven Cranston died when he was hit by a car while walking his dog.
Gang patch ban in home order ‘railroaded’ through without proper consultation - Law Society
A clause to ban insignia in homes of repeat offenders was added after Select Committee.
Bus driver unable to walk after being beaten with skateboard in Auckland attack
The assault comes within a month of an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.
Children caught in the mud after fleeing helicopter - police
A 12- and 13-year old were caught when the vehicle they were in became trapped in mud.
Eden Park rugby fans alarmed after child seen with ‘realistic’ toy gun
A fan said Aucklanders were on edge after a series of violent incidents in the city.
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
One person dead in Canterbury quad bike crash
Inquiries are ongoing, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
No charges for off-duty police officer caught having sex at train station carpark
The pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them.
WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Boy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by police
Antisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops
Councillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicide
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.
Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Homicide investigation launched after man dropped off at Northland hospital dies
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Gang brawl in Porirua leaves one person in hospital with serious injuries
Police were called to the fight around 1pm today.
A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.
'You are my servant': Auckland bus driver abused then punched in face
A passenger told the driver it was his country, later unleashing a vicious assault.
Two teenagers arrested in relation to Grey Lynn homicide
“Our investigation is very much ongoing, and is still in the early stages."
Baby death in Christchurch social housing not suspicious - police
The death will be referred to the coroner.
‘People shouldn’t have to put up with this s***’: Mayor takes aim at gangs after shooting
Police urge residents to report violence immediately after early morning incident.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
Locals probed as police investigate Grey Lynn shooting
Police will be talking to residents this weekend as they investigate the fatal dispute.
Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.
Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
Public urged to remain calm amid spate of Auckland homicides and shootings
The homicide in Grey Lynn is the latest in a string of shootings and stabbings.
Person critically injured in Pakuranga Heights, police cordon off street
St John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Person injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plant
One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.
‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop
A partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.