Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.
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'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting process
Te Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.
Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North
Police said those involved were known to each other.
Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
One dead in SH30 truck crash near Rotorua
The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.
'Serious threat': Auckland Mitre 10 defends staff after viral video shows forklift worker threatening driver
'He was not rational and his behaviour was highly erratic.'
Fleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haul
Four people were arrested as a result of the pursuit.
Teen in custody after alleged quadruple homicide of family in New Mexico
US teen, 16, allegedly kills family; charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
Meth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carousels
The estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.
Youth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two years
Youth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
'Classic effort to curry favour': Concerns over NZ police trip to China
Andrew Little warns officers' trip to China may breach transparency, raising red flags.
Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.
SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lights
A woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
Nelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuine
Cops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools.
Alleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victims
A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.
Police Minister praises ‘outstanding’ response to gang tangi, compliance with patch ban ‘high’
'If you break the law, expect a response.'
Police name four victims in fatal Rotorua crash
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Four Square robbed by weapon-wielding thieves
The Selwyn Heights Four Square was targeted by weapon-wielding thieves.
One dead following medical event on Lower Hutt beach
Attempts to administer CPR failed despite emergency services' efforts.
Man dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, Whakatāne
The man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.
Search resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato River
Extensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.
Runaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapade
There was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.
One dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, Waikato
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning.
Child dies after water-related incident in Lower Hutt
Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
Gang leader's funeral: Eight arrests today as some mourners flout patch ban
The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.
Napier gang leader's funeral procession
Up to 400 mourners attend Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter leader Angus Benson's funeral in Napier today.
Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.
Teen who survived shock after climbing power pylon remains in critical condition
A witness said he was amazed the teen survived but did not know why he climbed the pylon.
Gang member arrested after early-morning shooting incident at Wainuiomata
Police have arrested a gang member after shots fired at house.
Watch: On-duty Auckland police officer embracing woman by stripper pole
'There are very clear guidelines about what is acceptable behaviour.'