Good Samaritan beaten with bats and bars after trying to stop assault
Police are appealing for the public's help as they investigate the 'cowardly' attacks.
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Port Hills fire: State of Emergency lifted, fire crews to scale back efforts
Fenz is scaling back efforts as Christchurch transitions to the 'recovery phase'.
'This one feels very targeted': Ransacking of golf club still recovering from cyclone
'We have had break-ins before, but nothing to the extent of this one.'
'Threatening': German visitors' motorbike stolen and paraded in front of them
A father and son on a dream motorbike trip were left shaken after the ordeal.
Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
'Stretched out his hands': Witness describes moment man hit by vehicle in Auckland CBD
Police cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.
'Senseless and cowardly act of violence': Marcellin College responds to attack on student
'We condemn this senseless and cowardly act of violence.'
Police arrest two women after fire-activating thieves hit Mitre 10 Westgage
Police reviewed hours of CCTV to identify the people believed to be involved.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
'Significant health hazards’ may force police stations to be closed nationwide
At one station, staff know it's raining when water comes out of sockets in the walls.
Power cut in Napier after car crashes into pole
A car hit a power pole knocking it over on to the street.
'Fights breaking out' as 'organised' beggars make up to $400 a day
'It’s the easiest way to get a something when you got a nothing without having to steal.'
'Treated like criminals': Mother furious after police point guns at kids during raid
'We’re just innocent citizens, and they were pointing guns at us like criminals.'
One dead after Tasman district glider crash
Emergency services were called to the incident about 2pm.
Van crashes into store across from Wellington Central Police Station
The road is closed from Willeston St to Harris St.
'Bunch of cowards': Councillor condemns 10-person pack attack on boy by rival school students
The young victim was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.
Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer
The 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.
'Everybody bailed out, except the guy holding Craig’s hand': Police officer nominated for bravery award
Police who comforted critically injured fireman and a pensioner nominated for awards.
Mother's plea after son savagely beaten by rival student mob
A boy was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.
Watch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roof
Emergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.
‘He just played God’: The police medical officer whose examinations torment recruits 20 yrs on
Dr Z allegedly sexually assaulted police recruits over two decades. Two finally speak out.
NZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breaker
Ashlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.
Warkworth Police Station vandalised: One person arrested over smashed windows
Police arrest a 25-year-old over the incident at the Warkworth Police Station on Falls St.
Fatal police shooting: Sirens, gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
Driver runs into sea to escape police
The Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club helped bring the man back to shore.
Watch: 'Shots fired' or just an acorn? Officer resigns after firing at handcuffed man
The officer approached the passenger side door of his patrol car, hearing a popping sound.
Police Commissioner unable to rule out job losses amid Govt’s spending cuts
Training 500 new officers in two years is "ambitious" according to the Commissioner.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One person with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshop
Police alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.
Man taken into custody after refusing to leave property
Part of Swiss Avenue has been cordoned off as a precaution.