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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.

Christchurch pair in court on drug charges after 'potential overdose' of 20-year-old at weekend

Two people have appeared in court following the fatal MDMA overdose of a Chch man.

Two people injured in stabbing incident in New Plymouth

Two people have been injured in a stabbing incident in New Plymouth late last night.

Police issue MDMA drug warning following death of 20-year-old

Police issue warning ahead of Queenstown music festival.

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.

Binge-drinking police officers breached code of conduct

Boozing police drank out of vessel fashioned to look like a riot control baton.

Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato

Police in Waikato are hunting those responsible for two ram raid incidents in the area.

SH1 closed, Auckland traffic at standstill after truck fire

Police: 'Motorists are advised to expect significant delays.'