Man arrested after attempt to abduct schoolgirl in West Auckland
Police said further charges could not be ruled out as the investigation continues.
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The cross commemorating Sam Rasmussen was erected over Easter.
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11 men have been arrested.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack
The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.
Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.
One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.
Man arrested after threatening to kill at Central Auckland petrol station
Police said they responded to an incident at a BP station on Khyber Pass Rd on Saturday.
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
Police appeal for information following fatal SH5 crash in Rotorua
Police would like to speak with anyone who saw a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along SH5.
Huge stash of 200 firearms: Concern for Auckland man's 'total disregard of security'
The astonishing cache highlights the lack of a limit on how many guns one can own in NZ.
'Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage
Karen Goodwin trusted the police and paramedics were there to help her son.
Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed
The victim is recovering in hospital.
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
Police have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.
Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body
Police say their scene examination is almost over.
Murder charge: Man arrested after body found in burnt-out car in Flaxmere
Arrest made after body found in car.
'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead
Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing
Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victim
Dozens of people are at tangi for one of two men killed in 21st birthday party tragedy.
'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipment
An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.
Multiple people dead and wounded after stabbing rampage in Illinois
A man went on a stabbing rampage across multiple locations.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Government makes new pay offer to police
It comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.
Two dead after Sth Marlborough crash - SH1 closed, motorists face long delays
The crash is causing lengthy delays for motorists heading away for the long weekend.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victim
The incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.
Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Hawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fire
An unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harm
Incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured
Loafers Lodge fire prompts probe of faulty detectors
An investigation has been launched into similar boarding houses.
11-year-old child arrested after Auckland supermarket smash-and-grab
Police were called and a helicopter tracked three youths and their getaway trolley.
Glenavon School reopened after alleged gunshots force students into lockdown
Parents had earlier been warned to stay away from school until further notice.
Watch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across city
Police said the fire was being treated as suspicious.