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Intensified search for Tom Phillips and children: Police checkpoints in Marokopa
Police have set up checkpoints around the rural town of Marokopa in the search for fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Video / Corey Fleming
Police checkpoints set up around Marokopa as Tom Phillips search intensifies
The new police activity comes after a $80,000 reward was offered for information.
Man arrested and charged with murder in Waikanae Beach
A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.
Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole
The crash happened on West Coast Rd around 5.10am.
Dirt bike rider critically injured in South Auckland crash
The Serious Crash Unit is conducting a scene examination.
Child critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Canterbury
The child was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
Car carrying two youths spiked after wrong-way motorway chase
The chase began after reports of a petrol station break-in.
Te Kūiti baby death: 'Inconsistencies' in parents' stories - police
The baby had been known to police due to previous 'non-accidental' injuries, police say.
Rescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPR
An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.
'Ram raids down 80 percent'
Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ
Editorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's hand
OPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.
Rugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakes
A player was floored by a punch as opposing players were shaking hands after a match.
Teenager missing in Gisborne found safe after almost 48 hours
The 13-year-old disappeared on Saturday night.
Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades
She responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.
'Her life was just starting': Friends pay tribute to young crash victim
The Darfield crash claimed the life of 23-year-old Samantha Orlowski.
‘Extremely lucky’: Belgian man found after several days in Fiordland bush
Police said the man became separated from his party while crossing the Dore Pass.
Letters: Private clinics and cancer patient fees; boy racers can buy their own land
OPINION: 'At the end of the day it all comes down to maximising profits.'
Jarrod Gilbert: New gun lobbying approach a 'win-win'
OPINION: Non-gun owners deserve a voice when it comes to gun laws.
Homicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies
'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'
Streets reopen in Napier after initial report of firearm
Inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
Police and family have 'serious concerns' for missing Gisborne girl
Sophia was last seen about 9.30pm on Saturday.
Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.
‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives
A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.
Former gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal views
McKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'
Organiser of Levin boy racer gathering tells Police Minister to 'get f****d'
Two policemen were injured when boy racers threw bottles, bricks and rocks.
Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga
The woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Kahukura: Funding stops for Mongrel Mob-led drug rehabilitation programme
Police Minister says gang-led rehab programmes will not get funding under the new Govt.
'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returns
The New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.
‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets
'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'
$7m cocaine bust: Auckland police smash Australian organised crime cell
Two men arrested after $7 million worth of cocaine found in shipping container.
Here’s looking at you: What the Eagle helped with during its stint in Hawke’s Bay
The Eagle helicopter monitored fleeing drivers, and went visiting as well.