Police hunting wanted man, 24, believed to be in Waikato
The man is believed to be in the Waikato District.
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Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.
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‘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.
'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k loss
The scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.
Manhunt underway after person stabbed at Auckland public pool
Police said they are trying to locate a person in connection with the incident.
Alleged long-time mail thief used letters to get fraudulent loans, credit cards - police
Cops executed search warrant at alleged thief's house - found hundreds of stolen letters.
Salvage yard cover $200 police bill sent to mum whose baby taken in stolen car
The incident happened last Friday in Waitara, Taranaki.
Four arrested over $70,000 worth of illicit drugs seized in Christchurch
Police seized MDMA, ketamine, LSD, cocaine, cannabis and steroids from four properties.
Crash on SH2 near Norsewood, person seriously injured
The road has reopened to one lane, with stop-go in place, after a two-vehicle crash.
School lockdown lifted after reports of person with firearm
Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.
Police Conduct Authority: Use of police dog van to knock down offender 'justified'
The offender claimed it wasn’t justified because he had surrendered before being struck.
Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest
The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri
The conditions of the patients are currently unknown.
'A tracking machine': Formidable partnership ends for policing pair
“We caught people I didn’t think we would ever catch.”
Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024
Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Māori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expert
A data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.
Mother of baby taken when her car was stolen handed $200 bill
Her car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.
Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest
Ben Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.
Gisborne Digest: A round-up from around the district
News snippets from around the Gisborne area.
Boy racers do 'burnout circles' around young woman in middle of intersection
Police say boy racer activity near Dannevirke is becoming more common, and more brazen.
'Take some accountability': Woman chased boys after they attacked West Auckland pupil
The schoolboy was attacked on Godley Rd, Green Bay, about 4pm last Friday.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024
Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Mongrel Mob associate's leg slashed to the bone, red shoes stolen in Black Power attack
Details of the incident have been revealed after one attacker admitted his involvement.
Police Minister: New unit to make life 'as miserable as possible' for gang members
Mark Mitchell said this unit could have helped prevent the recent fatal Ponsonby shooting.
Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.