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Are Māori more likely to be subjected to the 'most extreme use of force by police?'

Police called on to take "a preventive approach" in future.

'Drink-driving is a constant': Multiple cases over weekend

One incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.

Two dead in motorway collision: Car drove 10km in wrong direction

The crash occurred after a vehicle turned the wrong way onto the motorway, CCTV shows.

Drive-by shooting: Photos reveal hail of bullets hit house, cars

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Mt Roskill, Auckland, early today.

Air Force joins search for missing Wellington kayaker

Koyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.

Dairy owner shot in leg during Manurewa robbery

Inquiries are underway to identify and locate the offenders.

Body buried in backyard: Memorial for Christchurch homicide victim to be held this week

The funeral for alleged murder victim Martin Berry will be held this week in Whanganui.

Murder charge after double homicide in Hāwera, Taranaki

A person has been charged with two counts of murder in relation to a homicide in Taranaki.

Police apologise for mistaken arrest by armed officers

'Four or five police with guns pointing at me and my friend. It was pretty scary.'

Driver in critical condition after vehicle rolls in Waikato

A car has rolled on to railway tracks in Waikato in the early hours of this morning.

Man taken to hospital after climbing isolation hotel fence

Staff took immediate action and detained the member of public within seconds.

Body buried in backyard: Woman in court on murder charge

It is understood the woman, Rena Joyce, was the victim's partner.

Woman to appear in court today after dead man found at Christchurch property

Police would like to hear from anyone who had contact with the occupants since Christmas.

'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse

The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.

Hit & run: Man charged after Christmas Day collision

A man has been arrested after a Christmas Day hit-and-run incident in Blenheim.

Sexual predator caught in police sting outside McDonald's

Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.

Twelve years after teen's murder, killer reveals 'strange' motive

Christopher Wayne Patterson murdered Michael Hutchings in 2008.

Axe-wielding man arrested after morning attack on Parliament building

A man has been taken into custody after turning up with an axe to Parliament.