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Taranaki police officers' trial: 'Systemic failures' result of inadequate training, lawyer says

The public gallery in the High Court at New Plymouth is packed for a second day in a row.

Lawyers argue convicted fraudster's KiwiSaver funds should be seized

Former Ministry of Transport senior manager stole $750,000 from the organisation.

Māori Party calls for joint taskforce to investigate white supremacist organisations

It comes after a YouTube video incited violence and threats towards Māori Party leaders.

Security guard held up at gunpoint in aggravated robbery

Sum of cash taken in aggravated robbery in Manurewa in the early hours of this morning.

'Good guy taken far too soon': Tributes for truckie killed by falling tree

A man killed when a tree fell on his truck in Canterbury on Monday has been named

Cop knelt on drunk man's head, cracked his teeth on footpath

Officer not charged and watchdog agrees with way investigation handled.

Taranaki police officers' trial: Cops had two hours to save victim's life, Crown says

The Crown say the officers showed a lack of care and concern and were 'lazy' that night.

Race Relations Commissioner says police body cameras could help address bias

'A record of interaction could either expose misconduct or quash false allegations.'

Police body cams would prevent racism: Meng Foon

Opinion: Exposure could be an essential tool in eliminating unconscious bias or racism.

'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river rises

Civil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".

Cycling protesters close Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes

Motorists were caught up in long queues after protesters broke through a police barricade.

Police find dinghy but Waiheke Island boatie still missing after 7 days

Erno Bedo, 73, remains missing after being last seen seven days ago in Oneroa Bay.

Person seriously injured in Waitōtara motorcycle crash

The motorcycles were part of a larger group of about 20 bikes.

Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated

Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.

Police car involved in crash near Taupō

There are no reports of injuries.

Five people in hospital after ute crashes into petrol station sign

The crash happened at the Caltex service station on Glenbrook-Waiuku Rd.

SH2 now clear after multiple-vehicle crash at Lower Hutt

Police are responding to the crash, which occurred at 3.40pm.

Police searching for man over 'concerning' incident with child

The man approached a child outside Sutton Park School, in Māngere.