Ponsonby church fire: Was it arson?
At the height of the fire smoke could be seen from across Waitemata Harbour
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The region where gang membership has almost doubled in four years
Gang sizes and the offences members are identified as being behind has nearly doubled.
Top sportsman loses in bid to keep name suppression
The sports star denies importing methamphetamine and possessing the drug for supply.
Fake money fury: Police reviewing Safety Warehouse 'cash' drop, imitating banknotes a crime
The Reserve Bank says it's a criminal offence to publish anything resembling currency.
Police using technology riddled with controversy overseas
High-tech investigative tools being imported are attracting controversy overseas.
'It was pretty bad': Auckland motorcyclist's message to driver after accident
He said it felt like he had been hit by a train.
Youth brawl, disorder reported in suburb
Contrary to witness reports, police did not believe the incident was gang-related.
Gun fired at Auckland viaduct bar Dr Rudi's, police investigate
"Incredibly fortunate" nobody injured as gun brandished at Auckland waterfront bar.
Meth-fuelled driver leads police on 150km/h chase, stops twice to reverse ram cop cars
William Sheridan drove at up to 150km/h during the pursuit from Gisborne to Matawai.
Party attack: 'Am I really free?' - man's 19 months of anguish before case canned
A man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.
Ambulance raises alarm after serious crash outside Ruatoria, five injured
Police were alerted to the crashed vehicle in the early hours of today.
Person dead after being trapped under tree
Emergency services were called to a rural property near Waiuku around 7pm on Friday.
The Head Hunters and the vacant neighbourhood home: Inside NZ's biggest meth lab
Exclusive extract from Herald reporter's book on the evolution of organised crime in NZ.
The rise of gangs, drugs and guns in Auckland: 355 people shot
Surging gun violence is being blamed on gang warfare, drugs and organised crime.
The Catholic Church 'playbook': Sexual abuse victims relate similar responses
The Catholic Church was in the spotlight this week at hearings held in Auckland.
Elizabeth Zhong killed at home before being put in car boot - police
Team of detectives working on investigation into Auckland woman's death.
'Regulation gap' for facial recognition technology, law expert says
'If the state is running it, you don't have control.'
Shot police dog facing several surgeries, handler's vigil by his side
The dog is making good progress but requires several surgeries over coming weeks.
Woman dies in West Coast workplace incident after being electrocuted
Emergency teams were called to the workplace on Upper Buller Gorge Rd this afternoon.
Policeman lied to protect brother charged with assaulting two neighbours
"A clear attempt by the officer to protect his brother by minimising his actions."
Hate crimes: Almost half complaints to police wrongly downgraded
Lack of training blamed for hate crimes being downgraded.
Wellsford homicide: Region-wide hunt for suspects - man, 45 and woman, 21
The shooting victim has been named as Zane Smith, 37, of Rodney.
The dog is fine, thanks - just don't ask its name
Police refuse to name the police dog caught in crossfire to protect privacy of handler.
Businesswoman believed murdered had held investor seminars in China
Police say scene examination expected to last until end of the week.
Hero police dog and man shot by police in Tangowahine both stable
Canine is in a stable condition after suffering an injury to its jaw.
Mother raped by priest says church leaders failed her
Ann-Marie Shelley criticised senior church leaders at abuse inquiry hearing.
Ōtara baby homicide case: Man pleads not guilty
The 5-month-old baby boy died on October 22.
Life for a life: Mum of slain police officer to present petition to Parliament
"Matthew was 28-years-old and he did not deserve what happened to him."
Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.
Police shot suspect three times after he opened fire on dog
Suspect shot three times after firing on police dog, wounding it.
South Auckland gangs reach agreement after spate of shootings
The agreement is understood to have been reached between the Tribesmen and Killer Beez.
Northland shooting: Police fire on man who shot officer's dog
Police said the area has 'very limited communication'.
Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack
The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.
Baby death: Dog remains in Hamilton pound as police, council investigate
One of the two dogs has been returned to its owner after the incident at Labour Weekend.