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'This will be a horrific time': Kaikōura local says victim of boat tragedy connected to son's school

Jennifer Andrews went down to the coast to add another set of eyes to the search.

Report highlights police misconduct toward Māori

An investigation found more than half of the photos held by the police are of Māori.

'I knew he was broken': Ex of man who murdered Juliana Herrera reveals dark, violent past

The dark past of the man charged with murdering Colombian woman in Christchurch.

Man admits murdering Colombian woman in extremely violent attack

Man admits murdering Juliana Herrera in her Christchurch home, can now be named.

Two people seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Beach Haven

St John and police were called to Beach Haven just before 6pm.

Radio host Jono Pryor among Epsom residents evacuated after bomb dug up

Police have evacuated four streets in Epsom surrounding the house.

Youth crime spike: Unused fingerprint evidence enabling 'hundreds' of young criminals

Youth crime in Auckland has increased 16 per cent this year, compared with 2021.

Unlawful photos: Police to apologise to families featured in watchdog report

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.

Serial absconder who evaded armed police in remote bush for two days caught

Tramper who encountered man troubled by sanitised police version of events.

Wairoa's gun crime plummets, Hastings' on the rise

Wairoa curbs gun crimes

'Extremely dangerous': Police hunt man after broad daylight shooting

A street and child daycare centre was locked down after daylight shooting.

Police probe underway after body found in burned out car

The vehicle had been consumed by fire.

Four times the limit: Driver's high breath-alcohol reading disappoints police

Wellington police surprised at the results of breath-alcohol testing at the weekend.

Law change to target hidden assets, cash gained through crime

Police will be able to stop gangs from hiding their assets and avoid seizure laws.

Police seeking public's assistance to help find missing 65-year-old

Have you seen Christopher Morrison?

Child rushed to hospital after suffering 'critical injuries'

Police confirm probe underway after calls to Swanson, West Auckland, address.

Where is Breanna? Police seek help to find missing 22-year-old woman

Brianna Muriwai, was last seen on Te Horo Beach on Sunday

Three in custody after police pursuit ends in crash blocking motorway lanes

Motorists were warned of delays in the crash area on the Northwestern Motorway.