Kiwis have their say about armed police in NZ
The number of people tweeting about Arms Down skyrocketed after the death of George Floyd.
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Person dead after Christchurch crash
The person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries but later died.
Police warn of traffic delays after two people seriously injured in Karangahake Gorge crash
Holiday-makers have been told to avoid the area.
Elderly woman, 82, hospitalised after being robbed by youths
The woman was approached by two hooded youths who stole her handbag.
Cost of police Eagle helicopters rises as use increases
The Eagle helicopter use is costing taxpayers $2313 per hour.
'I was on an adventure': Teen who tried to cross Cook Strait in a dinghy has no regrets
Tachyon Hutt set off across the strait with no food, water or waterproof clothing.
Children kept in school after firearm reported to police at Beach Haven
A street was cordoned off and police entered a property in Beach Haven.
'Severe' consequence of not consulting Māori on armed response trials, police warned
Documents also highlight poor data collection and lack of evidence to evaluate the trial.
'She trusted you': Man who killed 'defenceless' mother jailed for 14 years
"She was in all respects defenceless," judges tells man who murdered his mum.
Schoolgirl allegedly abducted for four hours, sexually assaulted in Auckland
Two days after a primary school incident, a teenager was allegedly abducted.
Police should not have allowed gang tangi
National said police had a responsibility to apply the rules fairly and consistently.
Operation Ark: Nearly $14m of assets forfeited by drug ring over 10 years
Final ruling totals $13.8m in seized assets nearly 10 years after first arrest.
Foxton Police station windows smashed
A 47-year-old man is in court today after Foxton Police Station was attacked this morning.
Miracle rescue: Authorities urge trampers to take locator beacon into bush
"You don't know what's going to happen."
Person dead after 4x4 rolls on property near Helensville
An occupant of the vehicle became trapped under the vehicle and died at the scene.
'A great example of what not to do': Teen's epic 100km Cook Strait crossing in wooden dinghy
"There are better ways of crossing the Cook Strait, like catching the ferry."
Incredible images: Tiny clearing where missing trampers spotted
Those aboard a Defence helicopter spotted the two in a tiny 3m clearing.
Vanished without a trace: New evidence in hunt for missing man
Michael Murdoch went missing seven months ago.
Chch mosque gunman's sentencing delayed due to Covid restrictions
Victims and survivors currently overseas want the chance to see justice served.
'Eternally grateful': Family of rescued trampers praise rescuers
Jess O'Connor and Dion Reynolds were found alive in Kahurangi National Park yesterday.
Police pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witness
Man arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.
Gang tangi flouted lockdown rules - why police didn't try to stop it
Up to 50 people turned up for the funeral of the patched Black Power member.
Northland gang members arrested in police meth bust
Five gang members and associates now face meth or weapons charges.
Watch: Car dealer smashes window in customer clash - 'I'll kill you'
The dramatic video shows the car dealer smashing a window during the altercation.
Police seek two men who fled after Kilbirnie assault
Hunted pair assaulted two people - one seriously - and then fled.
How rescuers found lost trampers after 19-day ordeal
'They've done well to survive' says happy SAR boss.
Cape Reinga roadblock: Iwi sends out invitations to reopening ceremony
The roadblock to the national tourist attraction has been labelled illegal by several MPs.
Pursuit shootout: Police fired back at driver during chase
'He nearly ran over elderly people, one man on a mobility scooter was in shock'.
Police chief: 'High threshold' for routine use of armed police
Commissioner Andrew Coster believes an unarmed police force is currently the way to go.
Person dies after serious crash in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fatal Tinwald crash around 6.10pm.
'It's ridiculous': Shortage of 'quality' P due to Covid-19
It's impossible to obtain ... if it does pop up, you're paying high prices for your fix.
One-year-old killed at Auckland address, nearby police officer tried in vain to revive child
"There's been a tragedy across the road."
'Difficult and tragic': Man killed in Auckland workplace accident
The accident happened at an industrial address on Auckland's North Shore.
Rise in drug-related incidents near school
Parents warned about rise in drug-related activity near Waikato school.