Police
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Blenheim, police say.
Mahurangi River search: Body of swept away driver found
A body has been recovered from the Mahurangi River, police say, after a man was swept away in a car on Wednesday.
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.
E-scooter rider dies after being struck by train
A person has died after being struck by a train while riding an e-scooter in Christchurch's Addington this morning.
Grandmother, grandchild killed in Pāpāmoa landslide
RNZ understands the two people who died after a landslide engulfed a house on Welcome Bay Road are a grandmother and a grandchild.
'Ill-advised': Film crew told about Tom Phillips shootout before family
Police have apologised to the family in person, saying the situation was "very regrettable".
Cyclist dies after crash on SH2 in Dannevirke
Police said it happened near the intersection with Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke at 5.15am.
Wife of man swept away holding on to hope he's still alive
The ex-fisherman's wife believes he will survive with his strength, wisdom and familiarity with the water.
Elation as Winton's long security camera impasse sorted
The installation of new surveillance cameras was stalled over costs and unresolved privacy issues.
Man arrested after ramming stolen car into police vehicle
A 36-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, failing to stop, reckless driving, and assault with a weapon.
Man arrested after coward-punch assault outside Arrowtown bar
The victim was knocked unconscious, and needed hospital treatment for facial injuries.
New investigation into toddler's death almost complete
Three-year-old Lachlan Jones' body was found in an oxidation pond in Gore seven years ago.
Man pulled from water at Mt Maunganui beach dies
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui.
Timmins' body undergoes post-mortem
The body of Benjamin Timmins is set to undergo a post-mortem today.
17yo to appear in court after person shot on Christmas Day
The man is due to appear in the Youth Court in Christchurch, charged with wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Passenger allegedly sprays bus driver with fire extinguisher
A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a bus driver was allegedly sprayed with a fire extinguisher in Auckland.
Christchurch police operation ends with four arrests
One person was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences.
Police arrest man after assault on Northland store owner
Dallas Gurney, once the boss of short-lived news station Today FM, was left with a fractured shoulder.
Crash closes all northbound lanes on Auckland's southern motorway
Police say one person has sustained serious injuries.
Serious crash closes SH79 in Geraldine
Emergency services received reports of a crash near the State Highway 79 intersection with Lewis Street.
