Fleeing motorcyclist dies after crashing on major Gisborne road
Police had earlier signalled the rider to stop, but they fled.
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Emergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
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Whānau describe 23-year-old Aaliyah Wilson as an incredibly loved happy-go-lucky girl.
NZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for meth
The King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.
Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary
Burglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.
Two injured in road rage assault on Auckland motorway
The incident happened near Massey on Monday during the evening rush hour.
Person dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston North
Police say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.
Truck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of Mangatarata
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
Elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.
Suppression for driver charged over death of off-duty policewoman
The man made his first appearance in the Whangārei District Court this morning.
Toy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flight
The flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.
Second person dies after Ōtaki house fire
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.
Police quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai case
Breanna's mother Jasmin Gray hinted at a significant update in the case.
Waikato police spike milk truck after alleged theft
No milk spilt and nobody hurt - but police say things could have been worse.
Officer feared he would be 'shot and killed' after hearing gunshot during foot-chase
Aren Curtis, who has 130 previous convictions, was wanted for a string of burglaries.
Armed police swarm Auckland suburb as part of 'ongoing investigation'
A witness said 11 police vehicles were in attendance and officers were armed.
Police seek pair after Hamilton aggravated robbery
Police want the public's help to identify two males.
One dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fire
One person is dead and another is critically injured.
Property Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office garden
Michael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.
'Not the outcome we were hoping for': Cryptic update on Breanna Muriwai's disappearance
'It wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for, but we still hold on to hope.'
'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on camera
The man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.
‘Absurd and dangerous’: Otago drink driver nearly 10 times over legal limit
The driver blew more than 2000mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.
Man charged with murder over death of 23-year-old woman in Palmerston North
The woman received medical attention, but died at the scene.
Taupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipe
Cordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.
Wairoa’s new officer-in-charge: ‘I thrive on a challenge’
'My policing has followed my footy, starting in the big city and moving to the provinces.'
Arrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBD
A man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Rescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocks
Emergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.
Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.
Police miss deadline to delete photos of Māori youth
Police must now use more controls to access the non-compliant photos.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.