'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.'
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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.
'Our baby was screaming': Family member recounts horror at cot fire that critically burnt infant
A police spokeswoman said they were not treating the fire as suspicious at this stage.
Person critically injured, SH67 closed after serious crash on West Coast
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Dangerous man with multiple arrest warrants sought by police in Waikato
Nepia Taonui is wanted by police on multiple weapons charges.
Driver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordeal
The tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.
Elderly woman flips car in early morning crash
An elderly woman was left trapped in her vehicle after a crash early this morning.
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
Old, slow and fragmented: Flawed 111 system causing deaths and injuries
Shortcomings of 25-year-old system have been revealed in newly released papers.
Person trapped under 10-tonne roller
The person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.
Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.
One dead in single-vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, Southland
A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.
Canterbury crash: Four injured in crash involving truck, helicopter deployed
The crash occurred on Omihi Rd, Greta Valley about 10.30am.
‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash
In a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.
Plans to pull back police from family harm call-outs slammed
Police proposed a managed withdrawal from what they considered non-crime social problems.