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Police have delayed mental health rollout again
The police have delayed the start date for rolling out phase two of its mental health callout changes, for a second time. Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Traffic delays as police manhunt shuts down New Lynn main road
Auckland Transport said that the diversions in place were affecting all traffic, including bus services.
Mental Health Foundation wants police withdrawl from callouts halted
The plan is expected to be released later in the week. Audio
Police guards scene of sudden death in Whangārei
Police have yet to determine the cause of the man's sudden death in the Te Kamo suburb of Whangārei yesterday.
Dot Jones, wife of MP Shane Jones, says she was assaulted at Auckland Airport
The incident occurred in the domestic terminal on Saturday.
Cancer patient, 60, beaten with patu outside his home, dies
A man battling terminal cancer was beaten with a patu outside his Te Aroha home six months before he died. The victim, whose name is suppressed, was heartbroken at having...
Two arrested following 'disorder incidents' at Auckland FC match
Police at Mount Smart Stadium said they dealt with "several disorder incidents" at Saturday's match.
Mexican 'tourist' busted with $360k cash, almost 14kg meth
A Mexican drug dealer who entered New Zealand on a tourist visa got less than two months to see the sights before he found himself looking at the walls of a prison cell.
Four arrested after Greenpeace occupy Taranaki port
The Greenpeace activists are opposed to Fonterra's use of palm kernel from South East Asia.
Review of emergency call systems remains inconclusive three years on
Shortcomings in the current 111 and secondary systems were highlighted by a 2022 Kaikōura boating accident.
Aussie police search for prized belt buckle stolen from world's oldest cowboy
The rodeo pioneer won the buckle in 1959 and is still competing at age 94.
Manhunt underway after armed police find guns in fleeing vehicle
The three occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, but only two have been caught by police.
State Highway 29 reopens after truck carrying chlorine causes closure
Fire and Emergency said it sent three firetrucks and one hazardous materials unit to respond to neutralise the chemical.
Blenheim man pleads guilty to murdering his mother
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother in November, in Blenheim.
Police search homes after man's arrest over Christchurch murder
Police have seached properties in two Christchurch suburbs after the death of Tyrone Munns.
Cannabis operation goes up in smoke during house fire
Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in the suburb of Manurewa overnight.
One dead, another in critical condition after crash in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to Little River about 10.40am on Thursday.
Homicide and aggravated burglary in Wellington's Miramar are believed to be linked
Police are now treating the cases as being linked.
Arrests made after teens flee in stolen car, damage police vehicles
An 18-year-old is before the courts and a 14-year-old has been referred to YouthAid.
More police sent to Wellington amid serious crime spate
Extra investigators are being brought in after a series of deaths and crimes.
