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'Mr Big' boss of alleged 1-tonne drug syndicate extradited from Italy

Alleged drug boss arrested in Italy, now in Covid-19 prison isolation facing 94 charges.

Man missing for three days in ranges found

The young man was rescued after spending three nights in the open in rainy conditions.

Mike McRoberts reacts after suspect identified in daughter's Six60 concert assault

The news presenter says he is 'overwhelmed' with the public response to his plea.

Judge delivers guilty verdict in High Court rape trial

'In short, I accept the evidence of the complainant.'

Pedestrian hit and killed by motorcycle named

The crash happened near Tower Junction on Wednesday night.

Hannah Francis inquest: Police inspector says he would lay charges if he had the chance

"...if it's the wrong decision, I have no problem apologising to the family for that now."

School forced into real lockdown after practising earlier in the day

The school was placed into lockdown this afternoon as a precaution.

Two children injured in serious Pukekohe crash

Four people have been taken to hospital, their injuries ranging from serious to critical.

BB gun behind West Auckland school lockdown

Four schools in Kelston were forced to lock down as armed police swarmed the area.

Death in Albert Park: Auckland police investigating

Circumstances of the incident are not yet known.

'A beary good time': How the search for the owners of a Wairarapa teddy bear went viral

Rough Patch over as dusty teddy bear found on Wairarapa roadside brings Kiwis together.

Body stuffed into freezer, driven south then buried in shallow grave

Man's body was driven hundreds of kilometres in a freezer in the back of a van.

Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution

Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.

'A liar, a coward, a monster': Mum's message to baby killer

Mum: 'The world around me was spinning out of control. I just had to get to my son.'

Former police staffers question why officer who was shot at was working alone

Surprise and dismay officer had to 'face the unexpected' by herself.

Three men arrested for card skimming in Auckland

Their activities linked to card skimming of machines at two hospitals parking sites.

Massey stabbing trial: Former flatmates say accused was 'fixated' with ex-wife, cop tells of urgently warning her

Accused wanted to disfigure ex-wife as a reminder of him, former flatmate tells court.

Karaka chainsaw massacre: Police release image of tree slasher suspect

The alleged culprit was described as a solidly built European male in his 30s or 40s.