First 'smishing' device used to send scam texts uncovered in New Zealand
A 19-year-old has been charged with interfering with a computer system.
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'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family man
Paora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.
Quick-thinking customers help police catch alleged knifepoint robber in 20 minutes
Two youths were arrested after the incident.
Missing Auckland girl, 16, last seen at school in Birkenhead
Police urge anyone who sees missing Kaylah to call 111 immediately.
Watch: Cop finds his daughter's number on judge's phone - and shoots him dead
Sobs were heard in court as the distressing footage was played.
Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.
Armed police swarm car in upmarket Auckland suburb over firearm fears
A witness said they saw a man with what appear to be a large gun strapped around his neck.
Man appears in court following serious assault on police officer
He was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with resisting police.
Worker dies after incident at Port Nelson
The person was located with critical injuries and later died.
Watch: Sparks fly as motorist drives on rims down Auckland motorway
'There's a reason why cars have four tyres', says AA spokesperson.
Man robbed in West Auckland Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong
A meeting took place in a car at a west Auckland shopping centre in the dead of night.
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
'Just doing their job': Police officer allegedly attacked in Northland
A police officer is in hospital after being allegedly attacked in South Hokianga.
ADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024
Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.
Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?
The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.
Watch: Car violently crashes into Auckland church fence, injuring four
Three people fled the scene and were quickly found by a police dog unit.
Almost three-quarters of hate crime offences in NZ motivated by race
More than 19,500 hate-motivated offences were reported to police since 2020.
Detective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigation
Inside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.
Man accused of murder in court after Ripiro Beach body in burning car
Anaru Morunga, 34, faces a total of nine charges, including murdering Jasmaine Reihana.
'Do the right thing' – Police call for information after home invasion
Man suffers facial injuries after three offenders force their way into Northland house.
Fixed-wing aircraft used in continued search for Luke Berwick in Waikato
Berwick, 31, was last seen in Raglan and has not had contact with family since Tuesday.
Man pulls body from the water near Raglan Holiday Park
The man spotted the body from the footbridge and went in the water to pull it out.
Three men arrested for arson linked to large fires in Waipawa
The arrests come after weeks of investigation by police.
Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Police give update on injured couple linked to Rotorua homicide
The dead woman was discovered by police on September 23.
Watch: Robbers steal $2000 in Lego from Auckland store in 'calculated' attack
A worker said staff were fearful about the lead-up to Christmas.
Car fleeing police loses control, crashes in Auckland, four arrested
Three people fled the scene and were quickly found by a police dog unit.
'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family say
Brett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.
Vehicle crashes after fleeing from police in Penrose
A vehicle that fled from police units in Mount Wellington was found shortly after it crashed on Penrose Road, with all occupants being injured. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: What do we want from our next top cop?
OPINION: The next police commissioner will need to be seen as being ‘tough on crime’.
Man's body found after drifting boat reported in Marlborough
The man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.
'Extremely shaken': Whangārei man suffers facial injuries in home invasion
Police say three men forced their way into the man's home.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health callouts
Police receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.