Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway cleared after traffic gridlocked for 7km following crash
The crash has now been cleared but caused major delays for commuters on the way to work.
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Eight juveniles arrested following 'disorder incident' at Hawke's Bay Kmart
The group became 'unruly' when police challenged them.
Parents of toddlers found at Northland drive-through located after police search
Police earlier said they were “desperately searching” for the parents of the toddlers.
Four arrested after two fleeing driver incidents in less than 24 hours end in South Auckland
Today's fleeing motorcyclist caused a minor vehicle collision in Papatoetoe.
Jailed teen ram-raider aligns with gang, happy with prison time
A young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".
'Incredibly disruptive': Recidivist Hawke's Bay shoplifters arrested after major police operation
Police said the operation involved multiple working groups across Napier and Hastings.
Police ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student
'He grabbed the student’s arm and tried to pull the student into his vehicle.'
Motorcyclist critically injured in Warkworth crash
The crash on Kaipara Flats Rd was reported just before 6am.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
Police Association warns backroom hiring freeze will pull front-line cops off street
Despite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.
From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
The file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.
Search for missing diver called off
The diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.
'Staggering': Drink driver blows nearly nine times the legal limit
The Auckland woman left the Whangārei address she was staying at after an argument.
Police tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figures
Police treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.
Almost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and Australia
Five people have been arrested in the United States.
Two people taken to hospital after SH2 crash in Whakamarama
The road was initially closed but has since reopened.
Poukawa: SH2 re-opens south of Hastings after two-truck crash
A crash involving two trucks blocked major highway south of Hastings.
Craic Day: Multiple crashes and drink-driving on St Paddy's Day
Fence crashes seemed to be a recurring theme.
'Strikes at the heart': Houses frozen, cash and luxury vehicles seized by police
Police say they are 'stripping assets derived through drug-dealing activity'.
Jessica Boyce homicide: Police to release fresh information on Cold Case TV show
Investigators are releasing new information on woman's disappearance.
SH2 closed for hours, one person in critical condition after serious crash at Thames Rd in Paeroa
Police say at least one person was injured.
Jarrod Gilbert: Is it wrong to accept gang donations?
OPINION: Outlaw clubs have donated to worthy causes for as long as they've existed.
'Home with his mummy': 6-year-old missing in South Auckland found safe at mate's house
Anton was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black pants.
Body in bag homicide: Victim still unidentified five days after being pulled from Gulf Harbour
It has now been five days since a woman's remains were discovered in the Gulf Harbour.
'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days
Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.
Grinning inmates who spurred manhunt after motorway escape sent back to prison
A bystander said the inmates 'looked pretty happy' as they emerged from the prison van.
Person with facial injury taken to hospital after fighting in Rotorua
Police received reports of the disorder at 7am yesterday.
The Porsche, the police and the privacy request: One man's fight for information
Stephen Rendell says police wouldn't release data that could have helped him in court.
Frequent 111 caller arranged a date - then accused him of rape
Police say the consequences for the men accused were significant.
NZ-born cop's wife sues Met Police over search of his killer
'If it was an effective search ... Matt would be alive now.'
Second person arrested in connection with Raglan man's death, dog's mystery gunshot wound
Maniapoto was found lying on a road, dead, last week. A dog named Napier was also shot.
Body in bag mystery: Police reveal new details in 'complex' case
Interpol is involved in the investigation in a bid to identify the dead woman.
The scammers targeting Kiwis: How do you catch an invisible criminal?
Fraud is now the most common type of offence overall.