Govt sticks to 500 police boost but leaves fiscal cliff on cost pressures
Today's Budget allocated money to renew police's fleet.
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Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims
Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.
Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'
Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.
'Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disrupted
The protest was delayed to allow protesters caught in traffic.
Hundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiser
Protesters gathered at four locations before congregating in the city centre.
Vehicle crashes down State Highway 5 bank, one with moderate injuries
A person has moderate injuries after a vehicle crashed down a bank off State Highway 5.
Editorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leader
OPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.
Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'
“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
Youth charged over ram raids, robberies on Auckland's North Shore
Police said further arrests and charges cannot be ruled out.
Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman
Ping Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.
'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit
The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.
'Pissing on their parade': Māori mobilise for Budget Day protest
Budget Day protests 'p***ing on their (the Government’s) parade'.
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
Budget Day protest: Police want commuters to go to work early, avoid Māori carkois
Protest motorists will converge on motorways to try to accomplish maximum disruption.
Te Pati Māori protest: Four Rotorua locations targets for hikoi
Police want commuters to hit the road to work early and avoid the peak-hour Māori carkois.
Five dead in 'horrendous' crash near Hamilton, SH3 closed
Police collecting evidence from scene to understand reason behind tragic accident.
Former Waipā councillor dies in road crash, remembered as 'complex individual'
Family grieve loss of larger-than-life character and lawyer.
Auckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trial
Levi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.
Use of police dog on man 'hiding in the bush' from police justified: IPCA
The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.
Armed police surround Christchurch house, arrest alleged kidnapper after negotiations
The man, 41, faces several charges including threatening to kill, assault and kidnapping.
'Extreme risk of electrocution': Police warning after power line thefts
There have been increasing reports of power line thefts over the past 10 days.
Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after hitting cattle beast on highway
A police spokeswoman said there were reports of stock on the road at the time.
The NZ region where 102 people were reported missing each month
From January 1, 2023 to March 31 this year, 1532 missing persons reports were made.
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
Duo arrested on yacht after Auckland homes burgled
A 48-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Police officers assaulted, wounded after stopping speeding driver
Speeding motorist loses appeal against convictions for assault and wounding.
One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
There are reports of injuries.
New multi-agency group dedicated to reducing youth crime at bus-hub
The working group is dedicated to improving safety at Dunedin's Bus Hub.
Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple
'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.
Student with toy gun sends entire Kerikeri school into lockdown
Kerikeri High School was placed under lockdown after reports of a person with a gun.
Jarrod Gilbert: How the National Gang Unit can make an impact
OPINION: Real success will only come from deliberate, surgical engagement.