Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Auckland home
Residents have been warned to expect a police presence as the scene is examined.
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Emergency teams arrived at the scene just after midnight to find two already dead.
Bailed Mongrel Mob boss still on run before meth-dealing sentencing
Mathew Karetu was busted when police found $68,100 and a gun in a Louis Vuitton handbag.
‘Unexplained’: Police investigating man’s death in Nelson
The man's body appeared to have been at an address "for some time", police said.
'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers
More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.
Bailed Mob boss on run before meth-dealing sentencing
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Mathew Karetu.
Patient who tried to strangle nurse was not provoked - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction
The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.
Wellington family harm incident ends with tasered man in critical condition
The man was armed and threatened a woman and small child, police say.
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Iwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay death
A person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.
‘Humblest man’: Police name victim of ‘suspicious’ Pukekohe death
A postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.
Knife-point carjacking leads to hours-long police chase, police car rammed, man found up tree
The wanted driver ran off into bush to try and hide when he was spotted by locals.
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
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'Our beautiful son': Young Kiwi soldier named as crash victim
Family and the NZ Army have paid tribute to the 20-year-old private.
NZ in talks with Five Eyes over criminal data sharing
New Zealand in talks with Five Eyes on sharing citizens' criminal data.
Three youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grab
Police say they're still hunting for two men.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
‘Creep’: Police receive report of Auckland beachgoer masturbating in public
One person warned people of a 'nude creep masturbating out in the open'.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
Woman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties Manukau
She faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.
Witnesses sought after alleged murderer drives child's body to police station
A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Monday charged with murder.
‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat
Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Police go door-to-door, seek CCTV after child’s body driven to police station
Neighbours say the normally quiet street is filled with police activity.
‘Ultimate sacrifice’: Slain cop Lyn Fleming to be farewelled with full police honours
The 'beloved' policewoman was killed in Nelson after being hit by a car on New Year's Day.
Seven youths arrested after burnouts, attempted theft, car fire
A suspected stolen car was reported to police for doing burnouts at about 2.50am.
Mother accused of neglect named for first time after baby's death, pleads not guilty
Two-month-old Kevin Chen died on August 5.
Man arrested in campground a month after woman critically-injured in shooting
A woman was left critically injured on December 13 and is now recovering at home.
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WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
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Boy robbed by 'several people' near police station
The alleged offenders stole the boy's bike, cash and 'other property'.