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Police say no risk to public after suspicious fatal fire in Tikipunga
Police say there's no suggestion of any public risk after the suspicious fatal fire.
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
10-year-old girl dies after stabbing attack in NSW
Police arrested a 17-year-old girl at a home in Boolaroo.
Kids as young as 9 involved in recent jewellery store robberies
The Police Minister said he was "deeply concerned" at the spate of recent robberies.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Police launch investigation into Whangārei house fire that left one person dead
The fatal fire started in a car and spread to the house, Fenz said.
Police intelligence system overhaul delayed amid cost cutting
The systems essential to frontline crimefighting need a bigger overhaul than expected.
NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers
Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.
Auckland neighbourhood reeling after driveway deaths of two children
It is understood that both children were under the age of 4.
'Everyone was panicking': Police hunting armed robbers after dramatic smash-and-grab
Customers barricaded themselves inside stores while others ran from the mall in panic.
Editorial: Baby Ru deserves justice six months on from tragic death
OPINION: Come clean: The time for silence over Baby Ru's death is over.
‘Karen’ pulls down teenage girl's miniskirt
A woman who threatened to call the cops over a youngster's mini skirt has been arrested.
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
The officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.
Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
Meet Tūrangi's local emergency services
Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.
Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot
Sidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.
'It plays on my mind': NZ church members allege abuse within sect probed by FBI
The church has thousands of members in New Zealand.
Pipe bomb found at Christchurch address, police charge two people
Two people have been charged with unlawful possession of an improvised explosive device.
The NZ city where an average 190 vehicles are stolen each month
The number equates to an average of six cars per day.
Unjustified: Girl, 13, bitten by police dog after dangerously driving stolen vehicle
The young teen was one of seven in a stolen vehicle and believed to fleeing.
Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury
The circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.
Whānau to farewell much loved mum, daughter, nana
Senior Constable Gail Shepherd will be buried today at her whānau urupā.
Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour
The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.
Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs
Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.
Reclusive photographer's body went undiscovered for months
Police say case remains unexplained one week on.
Former Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs
Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.
'Serious offenders' will be locked up under revised Three Strikes - PM
Christopher Luxon has announced the return of the law, abolished under Labour.
'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconscious
The victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.
Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
Two heists in nine days: Police investigate if raids on Newmarket jewellers connected
The vehicle used in last night's raid was found abandoned a short distance from the store.
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest
'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'
Police thank public for help locating missing teenager
Meela Black has been located after being reported missing on Sunday.
Crime down but homelessness still an issue in Auckland CBD
Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city.