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Three officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.
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Police chase man on ride-on lawn mower
After a burglary was reported in Karaka, officers were soon hot on the alleged offender's wheels.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
A second person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.
Police speak to family of young baby with head injuries
The child has made a recovery and has been discharged from hospital.
Police charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafe
The victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.
'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked cries
A rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.
‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash
Police have released name of man who died in Parkvale, Tauranga on December 24.
Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say
The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.
Policeman makes dangerous U-turn in front of truck
Dashcam footage of a policeman pulling a U-turn in front of a truck on State Highway 1 near Tirau on Thursday. Video / Supplied
Armed robbery at Takapuna restaurant
Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / NZ Herald
Search under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screams
A man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.
Police investigating unexplained death of man in Stratford
The man was found dead about 11.15pm.
‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death
'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
'Slight error with accelerator' results in police car crashing into fence
An alleged dangerous driver hits lamppost, police respond and crash patrol car at scene.
Police respond to firearms incident in Pakuranga Heights
Armed police responded to a firearms incident at Applejack's Bar & Eatery in Pakuranga Heights. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.
Watch: 'Stand down senior, your duty is done' - 'Beautiful soul' Lyn Fleming farewelled
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was allegedly murdered while on duty on January 1.
NZ Herald Live: Nelson policewoman Lyn Fleming’s farewell
The funeral for slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
‘Ultimate sacrifice’: Full police funeral today for Snr Sgt Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was allegedly murdered while on duty on January 1.
‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
The officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.
Police raid Napier home: Loaded gun, drugs, cash and stolen e-scooter found
Man arrested after firearm, meth, 60 bags of cannabis and stolen e-scooter found.
Auckland man faces charges after alleged incidents in upmarket suburbs
Police say the man allegedly punched two people at separate points on Ponsonby Rd.
‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crash
The hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.
NZ’s second-most powerful cop suspended amid criminal investigation
Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was suspended before Christmas.
Man charged with attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
A young person said a man tried to get them into his vehicle.
US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
LA still on fire, Coromandel burning and the police continue investigations | NZ Herald News Update
Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.
Man drowns while swimming in Auckland, body pulled from water
Emergency services were called to the scene about 3.45pm.
Hamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in place
Police advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.