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Former cop, widow, Chlöe Swarbrick and more speak out for Gandalf, the arrested green fairy
Gandalf is one of New Zealand's most well-known "green fairies", a term used to describe those who provide black market medicinal cannabis. Audio
Palmerston North man found critically injured following assault
A man was found critically injured after what Palmerston North police believed was an assault in Cloverlea.
State Highway 2 reopens following head-on crash
Two people remain in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Police, courts given new powers under firearms crackdown
The government is expanding powers for the police and courts in hopes of keeping firearms from gangs and high-risk offenders.
One dead, road closed following Canterbury crash
Police are still at the scene of the two-vehicle crash that left one person dead.
Four flown to hospital after jetboat crash on Whanganui River
One is in a serious condition, two are in a moderate condition, and another had minor injuries.
Person critically injured after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
The driver of a stolen car fled at high speed and on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another vehicle.
Appeal for information following serious crash on SH6 in Nelson
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on SH6 in Nelson earlier this month that left one person critically injured.
Arrests believed to be linked to operation of growing cannabis in rentals
Police arrested two Vietnamese nationals, claiming they had just delivered a suitcase of cannabis to Wellington.
'Deeply sorry': Long-serving councillor admits to drink driving
Anna Park failed a compulsory breath test on the Control Gate Bridge in Taupō in November.
Man murdered teen Ariki Rigby over t-shirt
Rigby's body was found in a burnt-out car. Jimmy Heremaia killed her after an argument sparked by a gang shirt, documents show.
Two teenage boys arrested following Queenstown assaults
Inspector Paula Enoka said they have been charged with aggravated burglary, threats to kill, assault with a weapon and possession of an offensive weapon.
Pilot escapes with minor injuries after forced landing in farmland
A light plane made a forced landing in farmland west of Palmerston North.
Search for driver of stolen truck in Wellington
Police say a truck was stolen from Queen St in Upper Hutt just before 2pm on Thursday.
Person killed, second critical after shooting at waterfront park
Police have cordoned off Whangārei's Onerahi's Beach Road and people are being warned to avoid the area.
Teen critically injured after brawl in Taradale
A teenager has been critically injured after a fight between two groups in Taradale, and police are calling for information about what happened.
German woman who died after Courtenay Place crash named
Police have released the name of a woman who died after being hit by a car in central Wellington.
'Grave concerns' for man missing after car crash
Police are stepping up efforts to find a man who has been missing for a week after crashing his car into a ditch near Taumarunui.
Police Association slams proposed citizen arrest powers
The Police Association has slammed the beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the Government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences. The recommendations from a… Audio
Police custody unit reopens on Auckland's North Shore
Police say it will reduce the time frontline staff spend transporting people in custody.
