New ZealandBooze suspected in teen's car deathWitnesses to a fatal car crash in Auckland's Mission Bay heard a survivor scream, 'Bro, I told you not to speed'.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency texts to be considered in 111 reviewText messages and the internet may be used to contact emergency services in the future following a Government review of the 111 service.16 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandYouths appear in court for brutal attack on copTwo youths were remanded in custody when they appeared in Wanganui District Court today after a police officer was brutally attacked with a machete over the weekend. 12 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandAttack reignites armed police debateThe Police Minister will meet the Police Commissioner today to discuss a report on whether to give officers easier access to firearms following the brutal machete attack on a policeman on Saturday morning.12 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandRolling in a ball helped officer survive attackBleeding from a broken eye socket and multiple machete slashes, Bruce Mellor curled up into a ball.12 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer 'overwhelmed' by messages of supportA police officer who was brutally attacked with a machete on Saturday morning has been overwhelmed by messages of support from workmates and the public, police say.12 Dec 06:00 PM
Opinion<i>Howard Broad:</i> Faulty perceptions cloud issue of police pursuitsFleeing from police brings little chance of escape but a much higher chance of further charges.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Substance' shuts Auckland streetPolice have blocked off an inner-city Auckland street after a suspicious substance was found in the carpark of a building that houses the US Consular General and other diplomatic offices.10 Dec 04:49 AM
New ZealandTwo workers hurt in electrical explosionOne of the men injured in an electrical explosion in west Auckland today is about to be discharged from hospital, while the other remains in hospital with minor burns to one of his hands.10 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in electrical explosion in west AucklandTwo men working on an underground cable have been injured in an electrical explosion in west Auckland, one of them seriously.10 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandMan breaks police officer's nose in ambulanceAn injured man broke a police officer's nose as the officer tried to help restrain him in an ambulance.09 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandHung jury in case against policemanA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in the case of a police officer accused of covering up the circumstances leading to the death of a man fleeing custody.08 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandMan badly burnt in suspected P-lab fireA man was seriously injured yesterday in a house fire, caused by what authorities say was a P-lab explosion. 02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt appoints new Police CommissionerA replacement for outgoing Commissioner Howard Broad has been announced.29 Nov 10:10 PM