Police chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptop
Tribunal says teacher's claim of lack of interest in pornography 'unbelievable'.
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Missing Marokopa children: Police tried to get other family members to join appeal
The children's mum was the only family member to speak during a recent police operation.
‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspots
South Island police are disappointed with motorists after a run of 'horrendous' driving.
Assaults on supermarket staff up 50%; fog cannons installed
Store staff are being threatened and hurt in broad daylight, says Woolworths.
Hammer-wielding pair on the run after brazen robbery at Auckland jewellers
Two people carrying hammers entered the store and began smashing cabinets.
'Totally unfair': Family mourn granddad fatally attacked after being mistaken for child abductor
'When I left for work that day everything was good.'
New initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe
Police begin rollout of new initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe again. Video / Dean Purcell
Teen assaulted while defending friend from catcaller
The teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.
Community beat cops hit the Wellington streets
Hine-Moana Foster is one of the new graduates to patrol the capital's CBD.
New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News
Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
Double-fatal Southland house fire caused by heater, no smoke alarms
The house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.
Police car damaged, attempted carjacking during Lower Hutt pursuit
The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.
What old-school motorcycle gang is making a comeback?
Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.
Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits
OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.
Police close major South Auckland road after serious assault, victim critically injured
One patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision at Ōamaru
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Watch: Conspiracy influencer films woman stomping, smashing her windscreen
Chantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.
Missing non-verbal Auckland man with Down syndrome found safe
Chris was reported missing from his Avondale home.
Get off your bike - illegal dirt bike riding slammed by police
Numerous complaints were being received by police.
'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammers
Police are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.
‘The sweetest boy’: Mum and son remembered with love after fire tragedy
Mother had a heart condition and “wouldn’t have been able to escape” - daughter
Fire ravages multimillion-dollar clifftop Muriwai home in latest serious fire
Nine fire trucks were in attendance at the height of the latest incident.
Auckland truck driver found seven times over alcohol limit: 'Scraping the wall'
The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.
Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured
Pair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?
Police hunt for pair after Mangakino fire
Police appeal for public help to find two people who set a Mangakino house alight on Monday, June 24. Video / NZ Police
Have you seen Ben? Desperate search for man missing in freezing bush for days
The missing man was last seen on Wednesday morning.
Matthew Hooton: How to tackle a much-needed major crime crackdown
OPINION: The new Government plan is a start, but no more.
Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
Large-scale drug operation next door to daycare busted in north Waikato
Police have since been back to reassure the children.
Shoplifter caught stealing almost 250 chocolate blocks from supermarket
The alleged offender was involved in a number of South Auckland shoplifting offences.
Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act
A select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.
‘Inappropriately pushy:’ Woman followed by security guard felt afraid and pressured
The woman told police she felt pressured to give him her number and social media details.