Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
Police say they're pleased to be able to remove firearms from circulation.
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'Still reeling': Tributes flow for Southland couple killed in two-vehicle Marlborough crash
Philip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.
Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee Police
One of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.
Naked man, 79, arrested for indecent act at Dunedin beach
Police found the man "still naked" in a bushy area above the beach.
'Ear-splitting': Gunshot heard before woman kidnapped from North Shore address
Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.
Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.
Armed police close Greenhithe street after reported Beach Haven kidnapping, woman injured
The Herald understands police are responding to a reported kidnapping.
Man arrested after attempt to abduct schoolgirl in West Auckland
Police said further charges could not be ruled out as the investigation continues.
Cross erected on post where Head Hunter had fatal bike crash
The cross commemorating Sam Rasmussen was erected over Easter.
Ex-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port
11 men have been arrested.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
'Something horrific': Man suffers skull fracture in bloody ED machete attack
The victim allegedly suffered a severe laceration to his head and a fractured skull.
Fourth person dies following horror Pukaki crash; road toll climbs to seven
The official Easter holiday period began at 4pm on Thursday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.
One dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to six
The fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.
Man arrested after threatening to kill at Central Auckland petrol station
Police said they responded to an incident at a BP station on Khyber Pass Rd on Saturday.
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
Police appeal for information following fatal SH5 crash in Rotorua
Police would like to speak with anyone who saw a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along SH5.
Huge stash of 200 firearms: Concern for Auckland man's 'total disregard of security'
The astonishing cache highlights the lack of a limit on how many guns one can own in NZ.
'Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage
Karen Goodwin trusted the police and paramedics were there to help her son.
Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed
The victim is recovering in hospital.
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
Police have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.
Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body
Police say their scene examination is almost over.
Murder charge: Man arrested after body found in burnt-out car in Flaxmere
Arrest made after body found in car.
'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead
Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing
Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victim
Dozens of people are at tangi for one of two men killed in 21st birthday party tragedy.
'Tragic circumstances': Young girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of farm equipment
An interim order suppressing the girl’s name and identifying details has been granted.
Multiple people dead and wounded after stabbing rampage in Illinois
A man went on a stabbing rampage across multiple locations.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Government makes new pay offer to police
It comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.
Two dead after Sth Marlborough crash - SH1 closed, motorists face long delays
The crash is causing lengthy delays for motorists heading away for the long weekend.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victim
The incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.