Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.
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Almost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
Injured climbers may remain trapped on Mt Cook for days after another freezing night
Rescuers are on standby while they wait for a gap in the weather.
‘Confrontational’ and ‘intrusive’: Careful approach needed on gang-patch ban in home, says Police Association
After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.
Police seek couple who spoke with Upper Hutt dad Bret Hill before he disappeared
Bret Hill was seen having a short talk with a couple walking a small dog, police say.
Crashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accident
Passersby rushed to the aid of the trapped driver.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
Injured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue efforts
The injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.
Watch: Auckland garage targeted in shooting, police investigating
The garage at the front of the property was unoccupied at the time.
Police investigate East Auckland firearms incident
Armed police scope out the scene on Waddell Ave, Pt England. Video / Supplied
Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest
A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.
Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file
Police say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.
Arrests after shots and fires in Wairoa
Police have arrested gang members over a shots fired and car fires in Wairoa.
Police appeal for help finding missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill
Police are asking for any CCTV footage in the area of Hillside Drive, Maoribank.
Police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.
'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'
Cannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"
Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.
Commissioner on abuse claims
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has addressed claims of sexual abuse against former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm who died last week aged 83. Video / Mark Mitchell
Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries
It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.
Focus Live: Police update investigation into the Comancheros
Police announcement on an investigation into the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang.
Watch: Opposition to grill Govt over new violent crime data
Mark Mitchell argues Kiwis feel safer but more work needs to be done to address crime.
Police name Ripiro Beach victim
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
Police name women killed in Manawatū crash
The crash closed State Highway 54 for several hours.
'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes
'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.
Police probing green house bus at property linked to search for missing woman's remains
“Items of interest” were allegedly found at the weekend, but police won't comment.
Police officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him – coroner
It was 'abundantly clear' the officer made a decision, coroner says.
Arrests after Wairoa gang conflict: Guns, knives, drugs discovered
Woman suffers serious burns as a result of car fire.
'Suspicious fire' at house linked to vigilante search for missing woman's remains
Emergency services attended a suspicious blaze at the property.
Watch: Man fuming after ute sandwiches his parked car, then drives off
Jonzy Brandt's insurance had just run out - now his car is likely written off.
'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsons
Another Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.