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Grim prognosis: West Auckland bar victim unlikely to ever fully recover

Young roofer was left with life-changing injuries after incident on way home from work.

Māori prosecuted for cannabis offences falling, says top cop

Andrew Coster rejects criticism that Māori are still being unfairly prosecuted.

Porirua and Lower Hutt residents on edge

A teenager was attacked over the weekend outside Queensgate Mall.

Police Association pushes for firearms register

Government urged to hurry up its firearms register to stem the flow of guns to crims.

Lundy associate visited by angry creditors before murders keeps name secret

A High Court judge has just ruled on suppression.

Duo lose appeal over Comanchero execution-style killing

Mesui Tufui denied being at the scene at all.

Videos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual acts

Laken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.

Person dies outside KFC Balmoral in central Auckland

Emergency services are responding to an incident at the KFC on Dominion Road, Auckland.

Motorist claims 'hunk of metal' hit her car on harbour bridge

"If I had been going 80km/h it probably would have killed me."

Police seize haul of ecstasy-like drugs in Wgtn raids

Police have raided seven Wellington properties and arrested two people.

Aramoana massacre: Nephew of policeman killed says he's 'proud' of his uncle

It was New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting for 29 years.

Man arrested after woman stabbed in Māngere

A woman is in hospital after being stabbed in an incident in Māngere last night.

Police officer appeals against sex crime convictions

Three rows of supporters were seated in the public gallery to listen to the appeal.

Violent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself

High-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.

Fugitive on the run for a month caught by police, following Facebook taunts

Mathew Kidman, 40, said on social media: 'Catch me if you can'

Watch: Police investigate after cop filmed swearing at teen suspects

A boy hiding in a ceiling attempted to assault the officer and threatened to stab him.

The future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'

Police design branded hijab as part of front line uniform, to be worn first by Zeena Ali

Person trapped after crash at Coopers Beach, Northland

"One person was trapped in their vehicle and was extracted from the vehicle," Fenz says.