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Ōtāhuhu shooting victim named

Alec Moala was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Dramatic Mt Ruapehu rescue: Solo climber's severe broken leg

Volunteers wore crampons while coping with ice raining down on them.

'Drug dealer' slur after police freeze assets over work fatal

Boss tells of impact on business of health and safety 'proceeds of crime' case.

Man seriously injured after stabbing on West Auckland bus

A shocked bus driver called police after a passenger was stabbed.

Otahuhu shooting: Police call for witnesses after 31-year-old shot dead

Police are still seeking those involved in the shooting just after 2am yesterday.

Man dies weeks after falling from car that did not stop

The man has been named as Kimleang Youn, 28, also known as Heng.

'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commander

Inspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.

Alleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeowner

Police were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.

Fiery crash: Woman dies from injuries after car engulfed in flames

A passenger has also died in a two-vehicle crash in Hawke's Bay.

Long waits reported for police non-emergency line

Police say a third of calls to the 105 line are abandoned before an operator picks up.

'Significant delays' after three vehicle crash at on SH1 at Pukerua Bay

A police spokesperson said there were early indications of minor injuries.

Two more arrests after Sofitel gang shootings

Ten arrests in total after shooting police say is due to Mongols & Head Hunters conflict.

Grave mistake: Two arrested after plaques stolen from Epsom cemetery

More than 80 memorial plaques were stolen from a cemetery at St Andrews Church.

Taranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to jury

Officer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.

Police appeal ruling that puts thousands of formal written warnings at risk

1071 formal warnings for sex offences were recorded in the past 10 years.

Hamilton City Council closed due to bomb threat overnight - police investigating

The incident it is being considered a low level threat at this stage.

Exclusive: Supermarket manager stabbed four times - 'so many people put themselves at risk'

"It was a random attack. The victims did not know the man."

Ex-Corrections staffer faces kidnapping, assault charges

The man appeared at Hamilton District Court this morning and was remanded on bail.