Mental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phase
Police have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.
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Man who posed as woman to obtain explicit images from young NZ males jailed
The man posed as a woman named Rebecca over a six-year period.
West Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crash
Initial reports stated there were serious injuries.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash
The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.
'Horrific' 44-year-old cold case: Mystery cars tied to violent homicide
'He suffered horrific injuries to his face and head after being violently assaulted.'
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Three hospitalised after serious Auckland crash
St John sent three ambulances to the single-vehicle crash on Dunkirk Rd.
Person flown to hospital after workplace incident in North Auckland
One helicopter, an ambulance and four Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident.
Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.
Waikato police constables treated to unexpected Jason Momoa visit
They were undertaking routine licensed premise checks at the Coroglen Tavern.
'Walking wounded': Bus crash victims arrive for work, with support
'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'
New roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?
Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
Opinion: McKee wants to change NZ's gun laws. She'll have to get past this man first
Police don't want the law loosened. Neither does their minister.
Police investigation underway following a serious incident in Glen Eden.
Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald
One person dead, three seriously injured in crash near Queenstown
Four helicopters responded to the scene.
Man found with firearm, meth among several charged following Tonga's win over Kiwis
Wild celebrations followed Tonga's narrow victory over the Kiwis.
Police move to seize land and cash related to alleged $2m Winz fraud
The men, who are linked to an Auckland furniture company, haven't been arrested.
Health workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outs
Health NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Thousands of Tongan supporters lined the streets of Ōtāhuhu.
Thousands of Tongan supporters lined the streets of Ōtāhuhu tonight to celebrate their team's narrow one-point victory over the Kiwis at Go Media Stadium.
'Driving me nuts': Mum of newborn fuming at three years of dirt bike bedlam
There are an enormous number of complaints in reserves, says Local Board chairman.
'Men with balaclavas' chase teens from Auckland train station, allegedly assault one
Two boys were pursued by the group through Glen Innes.
Car flips, snaps power pole on North Shore
Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / Hayden Woodward
Watch: Alleged phone thief returns to cafe, asks for PIN
Woman seemed surprised when staff refused to give her details to unlock device.
‘Assault incident’ at Z petrol station in Papatoetoe leaves two injured, one critically
A 'sharp' weapon was involved and one person was critically injured, a witness says.
One dead, two others seriously injured in early morning Palmerston North crash
John F Kennedy Dr was closed for a period but has since reopened.
Man charged after allegedly pointing shotgun at driver in road rage incident
A 22-year-old man is facing charges including presenting a firearm at a person.
Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
Watch: Motorcyclist flees capture in Auckland's Waterview Tunnel before crash with police vehicle
Police said the motorcyclist collided with a police vehicle.
Police investigating several firearms incidents
Work was under way to determine if the incidents were linked.