Five drink drivers caught as police upscale testing in holiday hotspot
'We are all too familiar with the devastating results drink-driving can cause.'
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$80k reward announced as search for missing Marokopa family costs reach $50k.
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'He had the glassy eyes... it was like he wasn’t all there.'
Police identify man found dead in water off Breaker Bay, Wellington
The man was described as European, in his 60s and of average height and build.
Five dead in four days after ‘vehicle incident’ in Napier
Five people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days.
The drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbag
The gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.
Alleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearance
Police arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.
Police propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crime
Idea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda.
Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies after Ngāruawāhia fight
She died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.
Woman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robbery
The victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.
Serious-injury accident blocks highway at Otorohanga
One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the two-vehicle crash.
Trio caught with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police say
Police say they caught three men after a sticky-fingered Boxing Day spree.
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Smoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus Coast
Firefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.
Motorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delays
Police say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.
Helicopter searching for man missing in water in Ōhope
The man fled from police on Christmas day and swam away. Video / Alanah Eriksen
Auckland motorway cleared after police officers shepherd geese to safety
A 'significant number' of geese blocked State Highway 18 this morning.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Rāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from police
Police have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.
It started with a $1.2m money drop: King Cobras and the Air NZ baggage handlers
Inside the police investigation which uncovered corruption at Auckland Airport.
Ōtorohanga man who vanished on Christmas Day found safe
He was reported missing by his family.
Man missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing police
The man refused to engage with police and swam away.
This speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six months
The three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.
Police examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier fire
Police were called to the scene at 1.45am.
Serious crash blocks SH1 near Balclutha, multiple injured people reported
One person has been seriously injured and another three have moderate injuries.
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Emergency services scramble to serious crash in Tauranga
It's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.
Armed police swarm South Auckland supermarket after incident involving gunman
Witnesses reported seeing the gunman with a firearm inside the supermarket.
Police manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West Auckland
The pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.
'We are broken': Auckland mum devastated after freak cycling accident claims husband’s life
Gemma Gordon has been widowed with two young children.
Watch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witness
The video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.
Woman drowns after getting into trouble at remote Northland beach
The woman was recovered from the water and received CPR.