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Six people injured in two-vehicle crash on SH25, Waikato
Two rescue helicopters had also been called to the scene.
Police no longer treating death of Waikato man as homicide
Police initially believed victim, found in the Waikato River, suffered a "violent death".
Thieves target traffic light batteries at SH2 road works
The battery thefts could lead to a crash, roading advocate says.
'Disturbing': Four burglaries in five days at Rotorua's Cash Converters
'We believe these break-ins have been carried out by the same group.'
'Gangs are not above the law' - Govt set to announce details on gang patch ban
"The gangs are not above the law," Police Minister Mark Mitchell said.
Hawke’s Bay in brief: 12 hour DJ set to promote good mental health
DJ Sneeky will play an epic 12-hour set at Live like a Lotus event in Hastings.
Slow-speed boat chase off Napier beach ends in two arrests
A witness says a man appeared to be trying to paddle away from police prior to the arrest.
Police search for attacker after female jogger assaulted at Ōtara reserve
The man was wearing all-black, Nike-branded clothing and shoes.
Boy, 9, caught driving with two adults and baby as passengers
The incident has been reported to Oranga Tamariki.
Watch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid
'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'
‘He was living his dream life’: UK tourist killed in NZ crash remembered
The 26 year old died in a single-vehicle crash in the South Island on January 28.
Christchurch mosque attack terrorist abandons review of prison conditions
The terrorist planned to challenge his designation as an at-risk prisoner.
New details revealed in Baby Ru case, police still seeking the truth
It's been more than three months since Baby Ru suffered fatal blunt force trauma.
Man arrested after police alerted to crash by iPhone feature
The autonomous crash detection feature was introduced with the iPhone 14.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with police
Four men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.
One dead in crash involving motorcycle near Eketāhuna
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigated.
Five people in custody after burglary at Glen Eden liquor store
Police said six offenders broke in and took items before leaving in a stolen car.
Gurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in court
Gurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.
Businessman charged with assaulting police outs himself - it’s Leo Molloy
He earlier pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.
'Discarded': Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at police
Canterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.
Actor Jacob Elordi investigated by police for alleged Sydney assault
The Euphoria actor is under investigation after the incident in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Two people shot in Northland town in less than 24 hours, police investigating
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
The fake FaceTime kidnap: Kiwi arrested in Thailand over abduction hoax
'Interpol contacted Thai police ... but when we arrived, they were having a party.'
Police 'trying to piece together' how man fell from balcony
Police "trying to piece together the circumstances" that left man critically injured.
Man charged with murder of Dayne Rademakers in Palmerston North
The accused was arrested in Shannon today and is due to appear in court tomorrow.
NZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby referees
World Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.
Police pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent death
Investigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.
Christchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for now
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
Human remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continues
Police have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.
'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urge
Police say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.
One dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, Otago
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.
Why police recruits aren't the only challenge facing the Govt
The Government has already stumbled regarding their police recruitment goal.
Police warn parents of grooming danger in posting back-to-school photos
Netsafe says some photos could be used to collect personal information about young people.