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Hamilton death 'unexplained': Neighbour finds woman unresponsive at property
Officers are working to piece together what happened.
Revealed: New Zealand's nine biggest criminal fortunes
Crime doesn't pay? Since 2011 courts have identified a billion dollars of its proceeds.
Road to Hamilton Airport closed due to crash
Both lanes are blocked as a result and diversions are in place.
Gun crime: Police yet to find links between four alleged firearms offences overnight
Incidents were reported in Avondale, Ōtara and Gulf Harbour/Whangaparāoa.
'We felt cheated': Couple speak after being defrauded by doctored LIM
"God that's pretty devious, that's bad."
'Stay with me': Terror attack hero and the woman he saved
Shopper ran towards danger and was confronted with heartbreaking scene.
'Complete shock': Auckland couple admit doctoring LIM report to sell 'leaky' house
The couple could face up to 10 years in prison for obtaining by deception.
Armed police responding to two firearms incidents across Auckland tonight
There are reports of a firearm being pointed from a vehicle at two Auckland addresses.
Woman's body pulled from submerged car after Southland crash
The crash was reported to emergency services about 11.30pm last night.
Watch: Footage shows dramatic arrest at Puhoi tunnel after police car rammed
The incident began after a driver fled from police.
Timaru triple homicide: Mum's trial venue moved
Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters in back in court for hearing.
Pair spend night in snow cave after avalanche traps them on mountain
Dramatic rescue near Queenstown after two people trapped on mountain by avalanche.
Two people dead after serious car crash on SH1 in Northland
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Parliament protest: Police ask for help identifying eight pictured at occupation
The police investigation into the occupation's final day has led to 16 prosecutions.
Terms of reference for police investigation into Alan Hall miscarriage of justice released
Police probe to determine if officers perverted justice sending an innocent man to jail.
Elderly man suffered lacerations, broken nose in mall incident - witness
A witness said the elderly man was knocked over by a man fleeing a fight.
Watch: 'No Vin Diesel' - Police helicopter spots person stealing fuel from digger
One person has been charged following the incident.
Dunedin death now treated as 'suspicious'
There were reports a man had been assaulted and then run over by a vehicle.
Cold case: $100,000 reward to solve 1998 Kirsty Bentley murder
The 1998 murder of the Ashburton schoolgirl remains unsolved.
New police strategy for wider Auckland area to be rolled out by end of 2022
New Assistant Commissioner will be put in place in the wider Auckland area by end of 2022
Police to weave in cultural skills in preventing sudden infant deaths
Crowded homes and unsafe sleeping conditions for babies are most prevalent amongst Māori.
Jarrod Gilbert: Police, meth - and the fight to reduce demand
OPINION: A revolution is unfolding inside the police - and it's one we should support.
Tamaki claims 'super helpful' police knew about Auckland motorway protest last week
The Freedoms and Rights Coalition have revealed the emails exchanged with police.
'Bleeding like crazy': Man seriously injured during incident at Sylvia Park mall
Man seen lying on the ground with blood several feet around him, eyewitnesses say.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death at Christchurch property
An autopsy is expected to be carried out on Monday.
Auckland double killing: 'He died a hero, saving his beautiful daughter'
Her husband was "very strong and brave for our daughter", grieving widow says.
Motorway drama: Police surround child being hugged after fleeing driver incident
One person was taken into custody.
'Under siege': Community leader's sleepless night as city's crime spree continues
"Something's become unhinged in our society", leader says, after night worrying for sons.
'Working 100 hours a week', businessman blames stress from pandemic on child porn offending
The man will now be registered on the child sex offender register.
'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicle
Health worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.
'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findings
Vaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.