Police
Police crack down on Manawatū boy racers
Police dished out fines and impounded a vehicle over the weekend.
One dead, two critically hurt after vehicle flees police
Inspector Peter Raynes of Tāmaki Makaurau Police said a police vehicle had spotted a car travelling at excess speed along Great South Road in Penrose, and signalled for it to stop.
Fire at Huntly business suspicious, police say
Two men have been arrested for illegal gun possession near a suspected arson at a Huntly business, and police are appealing for witnesses.
Man charged with murder after Hamilton death
A man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Hamilton and another critically injured.
Homicide investigation launched after death at Whangārei property
Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.
Police to crack down on spectators as well as drivers at Manawatū car event
Police believe an event planned for the Manawatū area this weekend will be a "gathering of antisocial vehicle users".
Australia learned from its own shooting tragedies: Six ideas NZ can borrow
Analysis - Nearly 30 years before the 2019 Christchurch attacks, NZ grappled with the horrors of another mass shooting - but law changes made in the aftermath of the massacre were inadequate.
Police raid results in firearms, ammunition seizure
A man was charged with unlawful possession of guns, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.
Experts urge drug testing after four hospitalised in Wairarapa
Police are investigating after four people were hospitalised in Wairarapa after consuming an unknown substance. Audio
Jailed money launderer has nearly $200,000 in cars and cash seized
A man who admitted 78 money-laundering charges after a major drug ring was busted has now had nearly $200,000 in cars, cash and bank deposits confiscated.
Waiuku College to have visible police presence after threat
Principal Stuart Kelly says police don't believe there's a risk to the school, but will be there as a reassurance for the community.
Public trust in police rises slightly - survey
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett says building and maintaining high trust and confidence within communities is a priority.
Police warn outdated fingerprinting system could compromise public safety
Police have warned if they do not replace their out-of-date fingerprinting system it could compromise public safety.
Police launch operation to find Tom Phillips
The police are launching another operation to track down fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Petition calls for investigation into death at Orere Point
The family of Faasala Sam Matue who died after a being tased by police during a pursuit last Sunday at Orere Point are still awaiting his official cause of death so they can take his body for burial… Audio
Police say Wairoa death not suspicious
Emergency services were called to an address on Lucknow Street on Wednesday where a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police prepare for Wellington Pride to be disrupted by protest
Police are preparing for Wellington's pride festival to be disrupted by protesters. Wellington Area Commander Dean Silvester spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets
As it started to get dark, police noticed several more children wandering back home from nearby streets and a park, all unsupervised.
New clues uncovered in 26-year-old cold case
Police say they have been told of new sightings of David Robinson shortly before his body was found.
Search for woman who failed to board flight stepped up
Police believe Penelope may have travelled to the Otago Peninsula area, and searches are underway.
