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A man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.
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The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
Kiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with police
The former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.
Police appeal to drone operator near fatal crash scene
One person died in the three-vehicle crash on Sunday.
Scooter on the busway: Officers on foot catch alleged thief
The alleged offender was caught on camera before he was chased by police.
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Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Hamilton man arrested after threatening member of public, guns and drugs seized
The Armed Offenders Squad descended on a Hamilton street on Monday.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
'Extraordinary': Kiwi cop chased offender after he was stabbed in the head
'That's what I was trained to do,' Elvis Poa said of his heroic efforts.
Editorial: Police Minister has got his gang-busting squad. Now he has to deliver the goods
Mitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.
Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns
Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.
Letters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?
OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'
South Auckland shoplifting, burglary, assault: Five arrested over three incidents at weekend
Police responded to incidents in Pukekohe, Drury and Roselands between Friday and Sunday.
Man, 29, charged with two counts of murder over Gisborne birthday deaths
Two men were killed in the massive brawl and three others were taken to hospital.
Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
'This is out of character': Auckland man missing for 27 days
Ronny Okeke was last seen in Mt Roskill on April 27 and his family are worried.
Man found dead in Invercargill in ‘unexplained’ circumstances is named
Police attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.
'No risk to the public': NZDF explosives team dispose of ordnance item
The NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team said the item 'did not pose a threat'.
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
'I just want him home': Woman devasted after husband's ashes stolen
'I was just devastated,' she said. 'It’s just beyond me.'
Watch: Car swerves into ditch, witness abused for calling police
The witness said the driver basically 'flew into the ditch'.
Investigation under way after man found dead in Invercargill
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Tuesday.
Man who stabbed Sydney officer 'asked police to shoot him'
A police officer is now in hospital after being attacked in Sydney's CBD.
One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway
Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.
Police hunting wanted man, 24, believed to be in Waikato
The man is believed to be in the Waikato District.
Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.
How a drug dealer for the Mongrel Mob turned her life around to help others
Camille Keyte shares her story of despair, hope and redemption.
‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery
Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.
Man arrested after serious incident in Mount Maunganui overnight
Police rushed to the Mount Maunganui home and arrested a man at the scene.
One person dead after motorbike and vehicle collide near Matamata
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle near Matamata.
Murder charge dropped: Crown has no chance of conviction in case of fatal City Mission stabbing
The murder charge has been dropped because there is no chance of a conviction.
Gangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformed
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.
Tairāwhiti 'certainly' to be considered for a Gang Disruption Unit
Units will crack down on gangs and their criminal activities.