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Armed police called out in Northland.
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Hunt continues for Tama Rawhiti after officers held at gunpoint in Ohakune
Police carried out searches of several Ohakune properties on Sunday.
Death of 29-year-old in Canterbury treated as homicide
The man had sustained an injury and died at the scene, police said.
Cannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assets
Police have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.
Trial date set for Raglan murder accused
The man remains in the care of Waikato mental health staff.
Givealittle to help man replace his stolen chainsaw, get security system
"They've got no respect going round pinching other people's stuff": Cody Turner-Grey.
Two hunting dogs and firearms in stolen ute
A ute with two hunting dogs in their cages plus hunting firearms has been stolen.
66-year-old bashed in face in Waikato robbery
Police are seeking a 22-year-old man over the aggravated burglary.
Migrant workers exploited; kiwifruit contractor to be penalised
Gautum Rajan Kapur, also know as Kapoor, breached employment laws multiple times.
Angus bull worth $10,000 shot dead
Police said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.
$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
McLaren Falls: Killing fuelled by gang boss' ego, prosecution says
A bruised ego was behind the plan to track down Ngaruawahia man Mitchell Paterson.
McLaren Falls killing: Trial begins for trio 3 charged over Mitchell Paterson's death
Two men and one woman go on trial for their alleged part in the Waikato man's death.
'Will of God' denied: Exclusive Brethren sought a different sentence
Dean Crisp fled police and killed his brother while driving through Hawke's Bay.
'14 tonnes of adulterated honey': Company and manager fined $370k
First prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.
The quaint beachside village, the elderly man and the brutal home invasion
A man was brutally attacked in his own home. But no one was surprised who the victim was.
Avocado heists feed sushi black market
Avocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.
Man arrested after miniature horse stabbed 41 times
A man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.
Bashing victim fears offenders will return
Robert Noe is due to undergo surgery this evening after suffering multiple fractures.
'They knew what they were doing': Gold thieves hit West Coast mines
The thieves made off with gold and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
Injured and bleeding in a bullet-ridden car - the desperate Waikato shooting escape
The crime scene spans 10km, involves two vehicles and three different locations.
One dead in Kawhia suspected shooting, three injured
One person has died and three others are injured after the incident south of Kawhia.
Kawhia shooting: One dead, three hurt - school closed
Faalili Moleli Fauatea, 23, died soon after he and three others smashed their way into the family home of Orren Scott Williams about 3.30am on June 6, last year. Video / Dean Taylor
Four people found injured, one critical, in Kawhia
It's unclear how the people got their injuries or what caused them, police say.
Police seek black Ford SUV connected to Murupara ATM burglary
Police want to hear from anyone who has seen a black 2019 Ford Everest SUV.
Trial date set for Matamata man accused of partner's death
Paraki Edwards will spend another 14 months in custody after a trial date was set today.
Armed police raids 'over the top': claims
Police accused of targeting 'everyday Kiwis' in armed raids on rural properties.
Man charged with shooting and killing neighbour's dog
Armed police officers were called to the scene, police say
Police respond to 'firearms incident' north of Auckland
Police were called to a private property near Te Kanae Rd about 2am today.
Alleged Pukemiro axe murderer denies charges, heads to trial
Rydell Tuaupiki Martin denies charges of murder and assault with an axe.
Contamination feared after honey hives raided
Hawke's Bay beekeeper admits stealing from beehives.
Tobacco and cigarettes worth $35k stolen from Hawke's Bay stores in 3 months
None of the offenders, not even those behind a daring ram raid, have been caught.
Community in shock after Denver Chance death
Residents of the suburb where Denver Chance was found dead have reacted with shock.
Paihia couple devastated as pampered trees poisoned
Couple returned from overseas to find holes drilled in dead and dying trees.