'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eatery
The restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.
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Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say
The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.
Policeman makes dangerous U-turn in front of truck
Dashcam footage of a policeman pulling a U-turn in front of a truck on State Highway 1 near Tirau on Thursday. Video / Supplied
Man faces court after shots fired outside an Auckland hospital
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court later today.
‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thief
Professional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched.
Elite cyclists chase down bike thief
The thief attempted to pilfer the road bike from under the resting elite cyclists' noses.
Man injured in fight at Hutt Hospital dies
The victim suffered a brain injury in the fight.
Armed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.
Police divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place
The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.
Armed robbery at Takapuna restaurant
Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / Hayden Woodward
Search under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screams
A man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.
Police investigating unexplained death of man in Stratford
The man was found dead about 11.15pm.
‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death
'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
'Slight error with accelerator' results in police car crashing into fence
An alleged dangerous driver hits lamppost, police respond and crash patrol car at scene.
‘Love you mum’: 501 sentenced for stealing $249k Porsche before police pursuit
Pinched Porsche 911 eventually recovered after dramatic wrong-way police pursuit.
'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court
'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'
Five hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near Waihī
St John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.
Ghahraman’s $150 shopping incident: Pak’nSave never complained so how did cops find out?
Police wanted Golriz Ghahraman's new alleged shoplifting claim in her High Court appeal.
Person seriously injured after fight near central Auckland train station
Police say the offender fled the scene after the incident and is on the run.
Armed police arrest shirtless man after car spiked in late-night Auckland pursuit
The pursuit ended on Tuarangi Rd, where the man was handcuffed.
Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.
Second shooting overnight in Auckland, shot fired in feud outside restaurant
Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident.
Unruly passenger stabs AFP police with pen at Perth airport
A 34-year-old woman is now facing charges. Video / Australian Federal Police. Video / Australian Federal Police
Watch: Doors closed for 24hrs after person shot, seriously hurt, at East Auckland bar
Three men entered the bar and assaulted a man before a shot was fired.
Police respond to firearms incident in Pakuranga Heights
Armed police respond to firearms incident at Applejack's Bar & Eatery in Pakuranga Heights. Video / Hayden Woodward
Serious crash leaves two critically injured, blocks SH2 near Waihī
The crash happened 10km south of the town just after 8pm.
Watch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'
Watch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.
Police find missing Australian tourist in Waikato
The Australian tourist missing in the Waikato area has been found.
NZ Herald Live: Nelson policewoman Lyn Fleming’s farewell
The funeral for slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Police appeal for information on Australian tourist
Her family have not had contact with her since January 13.
Man charged with murder after Thames death, victim named
A 28-year-old is due to appear in the Kaitāia District Court.
'Doing what he loved': Former motorcycle club president named as Palmerston North crash victim
Three others were injured in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday.