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One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.
Caffeine-hit: Thieves help themselves to coffee cart parked outside owner's home
Bruce McKenzie rubbed his caffeine-free eyes and realised he wasn’t just seeing things.
Te Pāti Māori wants National MP referred to police - just like the ‘brown party were’
Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.
'He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shooting
Police are aware that the offender was carrying a long-barrelled firearm.
Police seeking drone footage after fatal Waikato crash
The three-vehicle crash happened on Sunday, May 19 on State Highway 5 at Tāpapa.
Armed offender on the run after shooting at South Auckland hotel
Police say no injuries were reported.
Letters: Police checkpoints worth every cent; MP can't be trusted
OPINION: 'Prevention in this case is much better than the cure.'
Auckland CBD businesses plead for more cops as safety fears keep customers away
“The CBD is so bad, even having lunch is not safe anymore."
Boatie plucked from dinghy after abandoning burning boat
A man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
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.