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North Shore schools temporarily in lockdown, armed police respond to firearms incident

Police are responding to what is understood to be a firearms incident in Beach Haven

One dead in fatal Christchurch crash overnight

Police were called to the scene around 12.10am.

'Disastrous' start to life: Toddler who witnessed mum kill man grows into criminal

Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was 2 when his mother, Daniella Bowman, took part in a murder.

Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'

Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.

Unsolved disappearance: Police search new areas in 23-year mystery

Police believe there are still people who can help solve the case.

'They're making bloody excuses': WorkSafe under fire over forestry death

WorkSafe says the nearest qualified inspector was three hours away in Napier.

Two injured after car crashes into parked ute in Beach Haven

It is understood at least one of the pair suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Police probing Lower Hutt homicide reveals victim died from fatal stab wounds

Police are asking locals in the area to check their front yards for weapons.

'Tragic case': Man and woman charged after death of Gisborne toddler

Police say she suffered critical injuries at an address in Te Hapara, Gisborne.

Watch: Bystanders confront hammer-wielding masked robbers after jewellery heist

Police swiftly arrested 'a number of people' nearby on Lunn Ave.

Fatal collapse: Man dies speaking to police after disturbances in Auckland street

Police were responding to reports of disturbance in the street.

Probe into bank's refusal to refund fleeced pensioner's $134,000

'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'

Police called to shut down violent brawl at Taranaki boxing event

Hundreds were evacuated from the venue and six matches were left unfought

Westpac analysing victim's devices after internet banking theft

Ray Johnson lost $49,000 and wants Westpac to refund the money.

Staff member at top Wellington school charged with assault

Police confirmed they had charged the staff member.

Car crashes into garage, pins one person, traps another

The car careened off a street and into a garage where four people were gathered.

Boating tragedy: Police warn searchers rallying to 'bring little boy home to family'

The Clarks Beach community is helping with search efforts for 10-year-old today.

Thieves ram raid, smash into five Auckland businesses overnight

A dairy, Subway outlet, restaurant, vape store and car yard have all been damaged.