Police probe underway after person points laser at rescue helicopter
Police believe a laser was shone briefly at a helicopter landing at CHCH Hospital.
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Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle north of Dannevirke
The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Attacker's family say actions 'truly horrific', Sydney mall victim was engaged to be married
Police have tonight identified the fifth victim as a woman from Georgia.
The man who murdered six people and his dark past
Cauchi's family have described his actions as 'truly horrific'.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.
Person dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on Sunday
The person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.
Serious injuries after crash involving car and pedestrian at Katikati
The crash resulted in a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Mall rampage: Mother of wounded baby dies at hospital; victims were five women, one man
"She took the actions she did, saving a range of people’s lives.”
Editorial: Sports grounds no place for gang hostilities
OPINION: An ugly rugby attack highlights it's time to depower and de-arm gang thugs.
'Police officers should be able to go to work without being assaulted': Judge
A man has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers - but he plans to appeal.
NZ Post text message phishing scam widespread
Scam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.
Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Two injured people found in car
Two ambulances and a rapid-response vehicle were sent to Westmere, Auckland. Video / Michael Craig / Supplied
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Missing man located 'safe and well'
Gardiner, 35 was last seen in the Hamilton CBD on Monday.
Australia will welcome any axed Govt Māori and Pasifika staff 'with open arms'
PSA kaihautu Janice Panoho says NZ will lose valuable people.
'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run
'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.
'Trapped in their homes' by boy racers: Suburb's nightmare during car meets
Some people felt they couldn't leave their homes while the boy racers were there.
Victim of horrific sushi shop stabbing's message to men who helped saved her life
Her estranged husband was the offender. A friend says the victim is in good spirits.
Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire
The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.
Shell-ebrations as tortoise stolen from reptile park found in Far North
Sadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.
'Cheeky soul': Family remember 'dearly loved' Auckland CBD motorcycle crash victim
The 27-year-old was found with critical injuries and died at the scene.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Woman found injured near intersection
The woman had been assaulted and was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Connor Lamb named as victim of Auckland CBD motorcycle crash
The 27-year-old was found with critical injuries and died at the scene.
Serious injuries following Okoia crash
The collision on Longacre Rd involved two vehicles.
MP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cuts
The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.
Auckland's Great North Rd closed after car hits pedestrian: Police descend on Pt Chev
One person has been taken to Auckland City Hospital with critical injuries.
Sovereign citizen's shoulder blade broken while resisting arrest
Judge says it was a shame Megan Gordon was injured during arrest but it was no surprise.