Lockdown no hurdle for teen thieves after car pinched from Auckland mechanic
Auckland couple shocked after under-repair SUV stolen driven in high-speed chase by teen.
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Man accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crime
The vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.
Police issue more than 650 lockdown infringement notices; 5000 calls reporting breaches
Police Commissioner speaks to select committee on the Delta lockdown so far.
Wanted: Police release photos after nurses' cars targeted at Auckland Hospital
The 'distressing' and 'disrespectful' thefts have hit frontline workers battling Covid.
'Full horror': Racist killer's death sentence upheld by court
In 2015, Dylann Roof shot nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.
Serial burglar targeting Wellington car park buildings nabbed
The 40-year-old man is believed to have committed nearly 80 offences over seven months.
'Two huge rocks': Neighbours thwart attempted robbery at Auckland jewellery store
Neighbours and small dog foil attempted robbery of an Auckland jewellery store.
Man charged after fatal crash in Christchurch
Man charged in relation to the fatal crash that claimed the life of Rachael Harris in Chch
Small dog thwarts jewellery heist
Would-be thieves left empty-handed after an attempted break-in at a Grey Lynn jewellery store after concerned residents, including a small feisty dog, raised the alarm. Video / supplied
'True gentleman': 75-year-old Ōtahuhu shooting victim named
Sunday night's shooting victim was a 75-year-old man with a passion for rugby league.
Maskless woman arrested after coughing on police officer
Woman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.
Police want to identify mother of newborn before funeral
Many offers have come in to give baby girl a respectful funeral.
Social media influencer's rape, blackmail trial derailed by lockdown
Both of the man's accusers had already testified before the lockdown.
Patrol car damaged, offenders on the run
The police eagle chopper circled over Hamilton for several hours this morning.
Suspect who wasn't home when police went looking for him charged with lockdown breach
NZ's top cop is warning people breaching lockdown "can expect enforcement action".
Man injured in Papatoetoe shooting incident
Police are investigating another shooting incident in Auckland.
Lockdown takedown: Bubble-busting bandit bashed by brave dad
He rushed in to protect his family - and it was all caught on video.
Police arrest 44 people since being in alert level 4
Since Alert Level 4 came into place, Police have received thousands of online complaints.
Burglary suspect also charged with defying lockdown
The man was also charged with burglary, resisting arrest and escape.
Police making enquiries after a child approached by suspicious male
The Herald understands a man in his attempted to take a boy in Auckland.
'Crushing' sentence for meth importation slashed
Jailed woman said she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.
Wellington police nab five drink-drivers on a Monday lockdown
A total of 87 speeding infringements were also issued on Monday in the capital.
Man arrested after death in Panmure, second Auckland homicide in two days
A person died after being found with critical injuries.
'Trigger a reaction:' Extremist group warns of consequences if allies stay
Taliban has said "all fake news" towards their extreme display of violence over weeks.
Focus: Police launch homicide investigation after death in Panmure, Auckland
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a person in Panmure, Auckland, on Monday night. Video / NZ Herald
Fifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigation
Fifteen arrested in Tonga after cocaine washed up on beach in Vava'u.
Thieves target delivery parcels, food boxes during lockdown
One Aucklander said her food box was stolen from the porch with 8 minutes of delivery.
Ōtahuhu fatal shooting: Community had a 'gutsful'
Nearby residents say the shooting is "scary" and "too close to home".
Seven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breaches
One of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.
Man who spat on cops during first lockdown arrested again, this time for coughing
Five people appeared at Auckland District Court charged with lockdown-related crimes.
'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken into
Thieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.
Barrister and wife convicted for tax evasion charges
A Tauranga barrister and his wife have been sentenced for tax evasion offences.
Person shot dead at Ōtāhuhu property, armed police cordon off street
A person had a gunshot injury and died at the scene.