'Extraordinary': Kiwi cop chased offender after he was stabbed in the head
'That's what I was trained to do,' Elvis Poa said of his heroic efforts.
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Mitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.
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Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.
Letters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?
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South Auckland shoplifting, burglary, assault: Five arrested over three incidents at weekend
Police responded to incidents in Pukekohe, Drury and Roselands between Friday and Sunday.
Man, 29, charged with two counts of murder over Gisborne birthday deaths
Two men were killed in the massive brawl and three others were taken to hospital.
Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
'This is out of character': Auckland man missing for 27 days
Ronny Okeke was last seen in Mt Roskill on April 27 and his family are worried.
Man found dead in Invercargill in ‘unexplained’ circumstances is named
Police attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.
'No risk to the public': NZDF explosives team dispose of ordnance item
The NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team said the item 'did not pose a threat'.
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
'I just want him home': Woman devasted after husband's ashes stolen
'I was just devastated,' she said. 'It’s just beyond me.'
Watch: Car swerves into ditch, witness abused for calling police
The witness said the driver basically 'flew into the ditch'.
Investigation under way after man found dead in Invercargill
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Tuesday.
Man who stabbed Sydney officer 'asked police to shoot him'
A police officer is now in hospital after being attacked in Sydney's CBD.
One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway
Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.
Police hunting wanted man, 24, believed to be in Waikato
The man is believed to be in the Waikato District.
Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.
‘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.
How a drug dealer for the Mongrel Mob turned her life around to help others
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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.
'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.
Tairāwhiti 'certainly' to be considered for a Gang Disruption Unit
Units will crack down on gangs and their criminal activities.
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.