Latest from NZ Police

Police appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fisherman

The search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.

Two burglaries in two days: Newmarket store targeted for handbags, sunglasses

'I'm ready to shut my door,' said the owner of Lejose Fashion House in Newmarket.

Police shooting victim rammed patrol car after cops stopped friend's vehicle

Police are expected to give further details during a media conference at 11am today.

Watch: Kmart chaos - woman uses kitchen tongs to stab staffer

Police are investigating an incident at a Kmart in Hamilton over the weekend.

Fatal police shooting: Victim's history of fleeing officers

A man died after he was shot during a traffic stop in New Plymouth.

Cops use discretion to help unlicensed Māori drivers from going down the wrong road

Constable Vincent Kahui is driving a campaign to support unlicensed Maori youth.

Police looking for missing man last seen with small backpack and blanket

There are concerns for 27-year-old Reece Cameron's welfare.

Small plane makes crash-landing in estuary near Nelson

The two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.

Roads remain closed after fatal police shooting in New Plymouth

Police are expected to give an update this morning following last night's shooting.

Hate mail: Woman from Bolivia in shock after being told to 'hang her head in shame' over Russian war

The Bolivian woman has been in NZ for 22 years and has been left distressed by the letter.

Police net $40k stash of stolen school laptops, tablets; smash $100k on-selling racket

Two men face charges and police say there may be more to come.

Henderson standoff: Two in custody, cordons lifted

Two people in custody after Henderson stand-off.

Brutal street attacks: Passersby took photos instead of going to help

Other witnesses drove by, watched and took videos. Should they have helped?

Gun sting: Police allege man tried to buy Glocks from undercover officer after Homeland Security tip

M16 military rifle among illegal guns and drugs found in Auckland house following US tip.

Fears those on some ADHD meds could be caught out by 'discriminatory' new law

The Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill comes into effect next year.

Man taken into custody after series of incidents in Auckland

Police: Victim is shaken but uninjured.

Kāinga Ora admits serious privacy breach in neighbourhood spat

Agency mistakenly shared sensitive details about a tenant's mental health.

Serious crash in Gordonton, Waikato: road closed

The road is closed and motorists should avoid the area.