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Bryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.
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Further aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fisherman
Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
Three arrests after spate of crimes in Rangitīkei
'We understand the community has been on edge.'
Dirt bikes seized in Huntly after reports of dangerous behaviour
Police's Operation Hawk is focused on illegal street racing and antisocial behaviour.
'Callous': Police and St John denounce prank firearms call
A 29-year-old woman will appear today in the Papakura District Court.
Sanitary bins removed from police station bathrooms without warning
"We have received a number of complaints."
Auckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-old
He was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.
Police raid Head Hunters’ North Shore gang pad
At least five police officers remain at the Head Hunters gang pad after an overnight raid. Video / Ben Dickens
Aggravated robbery at Manurewa Z petrol station overnight
The station on Roscommon Rd in Manurewa was cordoned off for several hours.
'Not without a fight': Rural police fear more assaults if gang patch ban goes ahead
Rural officers are said to be more vulnerable as they police large areas on their own.
Two arrested after police storm central Auckland petrol station
A witness said two men were involved in a standoff with police.
Security guards attack teen caught tagging at Viaduct
The guards resorted to violence, then lied to the police about what happened.
Body in burnt-out car: Name suppression lapses for murder accused
Police seek information on vehicle of interest in homicide case.
Woman in hospital after being badly beaten with hammer
She escaped to call for help and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Region's driving culture needs to change drastically, say police
Northland's road toll this year equates to more than one death a week.
Skipper who capsized on notorious bar reveals the one thing he got wrong
In a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
Police say no risk to public after suspicious fatal fire in Tikipunga
Police say there's no suggestion of any public risk after the suspicious fatal fire.
10-year-old girl dies after stabbing attack in NSW
Police arrested a 17-year-old girl at a home in Boolaroo.
Kids as young as 9 involved in recent jewellery store robberies
The Police Minister said he was "deeply concerned" at the spate of recent robberies.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Police launch investigation into Whangārei house fire that left one person dead
The fatal fire started in a car and spread to the house, Fenz said.
Police intelligence system overhaul delayed amid cost cutting
The systems essential to frontline crimefighting need a bigger overhaul than expected.
NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers
Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.
Auckland neighbourhood reeling after driveway deaths of two children
It is understood that both children were under the age of 4.
'Everyone was panicking': Police hunting armed robbers after dramatic smash-and-grab
Customers barricaded themselves inside stores while others ran from the mall in panic.
Editorial: Baby Ru deserves justice six months on from tragic death
OPINION: Come clean: The time for silence over Baby Ru's death is over.
‘Karen’ pulls down teenage girl's miniskirt
A woman who threatened to call the cops over a youngster's mini skirt has been arrested.
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
The officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.
Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
Meet Tūrangi's local emergency services
Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.
Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot
Sidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.