Latest from NZ Police

Newborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back time

The mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.

Police shooters linked to kidnapping, car-torching in crime rampage

Police are investigating whether a series of shop ram-raids are also connected.

Massey stabbing: Murder accused 'kept ex-wife under surveillance' - Crown

Crown says wife reported seeing ex-husband loitering near her home.

Witness says newborn baby mauled while mum 'popped' to the toilet

Rottweiler attacked the newborn and tried to bury it while the mother was in the toilet.

Massey stabbing: Crown says accused 'obsessed' with exacting revenge

'She died not far from where she had been waiting for her bus.'

Car set on fire after kidnapping: Cops think vehicle may be linked to police shooting

Officers are still working to locate the men involved in the early morning shooting.

Death of baby in Ōtara now a homicide, man charged with assault

The death of a baby in Otara last week is now being treated as a homicide.

Gunmen on the loose after shot fired at police officer

Police are at an incident in Haruru, in the Far North district, early this morning.

School forced to close over threatening emails open this week

The school closed for two days last week but police say it is safe to open today.

Snags are coming: Traffic congestion to hit Auckland entry points

NZTA predicts heavy traffic into Auckland, encourages motorists to plan their journeys.

Police find nothing of concern after reports of person with gun

Officers searched two addresses on View Rd in Henderson, West Auckland.

Auckland crashes block lanes, slow commuters

Commuters warned to expect significant delays if crossing the harbour bridge southbound.

Man dies after turning up at hospital with critical injuries

Inquiries are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the man's injuries.

Holiday road toll at four after pedestrian dies

Four people have already died on New Zealand roads this holiday period.

Kiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid plea

Labour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.

Report of missing paraglider a false alarm

Police found the paraglider, thought to be missing, at his home.

Two Rotorua police officers seriously injured

The injuries happened after a man became aggressive at the Rotorua Police Station.

Otara baby death: Police probe after tot's unexplained death

Police are speaking to a man after a baby died in an Otara house this morning.