Crime
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Blenheim, police say.
UK to create new 'British FBI' police service
Britain's government said on Saturday it will create a new National Police Service, described as a "British FBI".
Victims get uneven access to funding due to appearance - report
One police representative said victims get uneven access depending on how they look, their history and whether they have criminal records.
Homicide investigation launched following Clutha death
It comes after a woman died at a Clutha property and a man remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Elation as Winton's long security camera impasse sorted
The installation of new surveillance cameras was stalled over costs and unresolved privacy issues.
Shopkeeper stabbed in attempted Pokémon card theft
Three teens have been arrested after the attack.
Far North child abuse trial: Allegations of violence, neglect spanning years
Two men and a woman are accused of years of abuse against two children under the age of 12.
Duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions
The Justice Ministry insists no courts were disrupted by the one-week strike in Auckland.
Van seized in Auckland shooting investigation
Police said shots were fired through a closed front door on Arthur St, Onehunga, critically injuring a man
Man arrested after person hit by vehicle and assaulted in Taranaki
The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Man charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in court
On 11 January, CCTV captured Dallas Gurney falling onto concrete outside his store, located on the east coast of Whangārei.
Fewer than 1 in 10 referred Abuse in Care cases prosecuted
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care made 110 referrals to police. Audio
Low rate of prosecution following inquiry into abuse in care
Police have prosecuted fewer than one in ten of the cases referred from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
One left with injuries, after unprovoked attack on Auckland bus
Police say the victim was travelling alone on a bus in Onehunga last Thursday, when they were confronted by a group of people.
Forensic experts examine house at centre of Onehunga shooting
Police were called to the Arthur Street property late on Friday morning, following reports of shots being fired.
Police believe Auckland shooting a targeted attack
Onehunga residents can expect to see more police officers in the area, but there is no risk to the public.
Woman charged with murder after death in Napier
A woman has been arrested and a homicide investigation launched after the death of a man in Napier.
Tears in court from Swiss man sentenced over fatal crash
Glenda Sally Douglas, 68, died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 73 near Sheffield on 19 November.
Shooting victim left with life-threatening injuries
Street in Onehunga, Auckland cordoned off after incident this morning.
Man charged after family harm incident in Masterton
Officers were called late Thursday afternoon and found a woman unconscious and bleeding.