Body found beside burned-out car in Muriwai beach
Police are investigating after fire crews made the discovery at Muriwai beach. Video / Dean Purcell
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Armed police in Mount Maunganui
Armed police responded to a report of a gun in a car in Mount Maunganui on Saturday - it turned out to be a toy gun. Video / Supplied
Woman stole stranger's identity to create a fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Baumann also purchased items on credit but didn't make repayments.
Holiday road toll at four after Port Waikato crash
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to four.
Motorway crash: One dead, four injured after car flips on to roof
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to three.
Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized
Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.
Probe into Mike Bush's new role in Australia
Probe into former NZ police chief's new role in Australia after citizenship questions. Video / Herald NOW
Editorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?
OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.
Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.
Jared Savage: Who are the top cop contenders to replace Jevon McSkimming?
Analysis: There's a few clues which hint at the favoured candidate to be next deputy.
Police name 71-year-old man who died in ute crash
The ute burst into flames after the crash.
Herald NOW: Police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour
Adam Pearse discusses police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Bank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability
'This case has liability avoidance written all over it,' financial commentator claimed.
Two injured in downtown Auckland, four suspects taken into custody
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.15pm.
Police release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicide
Daniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.
NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on retail crime
NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers on retail crime
NZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’
Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Finders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theft
The woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
St John vehicle collides with traffic light in Manukau
Police and St John responded to a crash at the intersection of Manukau Station Road and Wiri Station Road overnight involving a St John Operations Manager's vehicle.
One seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assault
The incident was reported to police at about 1am.
Hero Pike River survivor convicted after assault at grandmother’s funeral
Daniel Rockhouse apologises for attack on uncle.
Watch: Police make arrest after alleged robbery at Northcote shops
A man is in custody after police rushed to a shopping centre on Auckland’s North Shore following reports of a robbery. Video / NZ Herald
'No other persons sought': Homicide probe continues over 77-year-old man's death
A man died after being found critically injured in Hōreke in the Far North.
'It was just too hot': Man dies after ute smashes into garage, bursts into flames
Police are investigating the crash, which happened just after 3.30pm.
‘Not telling us the truth’: Investigation into slaying of Napier teen outside party being hampered
'We know who is not telling us the truth. They need to reconsider what they have told us.'
Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.
'Cold but otherwise unharmed': Man who escaped police found after returning home
The 36-year-old man was arrested at a Whakarau Rd address about 9.30am.
Former top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attack
The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.
Teen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'
Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.
Bus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attack
The 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down.
Editorial: Roll on drug driving tests rollout
OPINION: Effective action on drink-driving shows potential for a drug-driving crackdown.
Former police officer and wife arrested after attack at Boyz II Men concert at Spark Arena
An ex-police officer threatened to dig up the victim's deceased mum.
Second driver honked at man standing on road minutes before woman drove with stranger on bonnet
Another woman encountered a man waving in the middle of Butley Rd.