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'We're not waiting outside houses counting people': Top cop on level 2 powers
Police Commissioner says staff will step carefully with 'remarkable' Covid-19 powers.

West Auckland homicide: Police speaking to people at house where woman found dead
People at house known to each other, say police.

Police won't rule out 'following up' gang after 100-strong Matamata funeral
Waikato's acting top cop says they had extensive dialogue with the group beforehand.

Mum found dead in Auckland house: Police murder inquiry
Police say they are speaking to a number of people after the discovery of the body.

Justice minister Andrew Little 'concerned' with police facial recognition trial
Minister of Justice Andrew Little says police failed to get any necessary clearance.

Police identify body found in Evans Bay inlet, Wellington
Divers at the site of the recovery have today found a number of items.

Busier roads in level 2 sparks warning
After speeding continued during lockdown, police want to remind motorists to slow down.

Mental health patient drowned 'searching for Taylor Swift'
A grieving mother questioned whether her son's privacy was worth more than his life.

Man drowns tending to fishing net off Petone beach
Cries for help were heard from the shore but emergency services couldn't reach him in time

Missing man's body found: Family in South Korea can't come say goodbye
Covid-19 travel restrictions prevent family from visiting NZ.

Escaped prisoner caught by police in Upper Hutt
The 29-year-old man escaped Corrections custody yesterday evening.

'People are just selfish': The worst district for lockdown breaches
One area has more than double the number of breaches than other region.

Woman, 28, charged with man's murder in Tokoroa
A homicide investigation is under way after a man was found dead in Tokoroa.

On the run: Prisoner escapes while being taken back to Rimutaka Prison
Police hunt Ricky Wilson who was last seen in Upper Hutt last night.

Police drug dog retires after five years 'serving her country'
Tas started her life as a street mutt, and is now retiring as a top police drug dog.

Truck driver airlifted to hospital after crash near Kawerau
The road may be closed later in the day when the vehicle needs to be removed.

$2.5 million meth bust: Second chance for offender
The judges said Uriah Wirihana had showed rehabilitation since his sentencing.

Spilt milk: Arrest after stolen milk truck pursuit
Early morning pursuit ended after truck tyres were spiked by police causing it to crash.

Man pleads to a lesser charger of manslaughter
Northland man who admitted killing his baby daughter will be sentenced in August

Suspected gang-related assault: Two arrested in Palmerston North
Two people were arrested following the incident overnight in Palmerston North.

Two arrested for Mitre 10 barbecue heist
A man and a woman have been arrested in relation to the burglary and appeared in Court.

Leaked Crown Law documents question legal force of alert level 4 rules
Legality of the lockdown and the police power to enforce it questioned by Crown Law.

How thieves helped themselves to nearly 100 rental cars in days-long heist
Top cop: Large number arrested and more likely.

Police, MPI sting sees 150 paua, 284 kina released, poachers fined
150 paua, 284 kina and five undersized crayfish were seized and returned to the ocean.

Dad admits repeatedly assaulting baby girl, breaking 14 bones over four months
A South Auckland man has admitted repeatedly assaulting his newborn baby daughter

Life at level 2: A sneak preview - how much freedom will we get?
At level 2, boaties can hit the water and libraries, museums and cinemas can all reopen.

Nearly 50 new BBQs swiped from East Auckland Mitre 10 Mega store
The offenders may have used a truck to make multiple visits to the store.

Have you seen this man? Police seeking suspect in New Lynn car yard blaze
"We believe the male pictured can help Police with our enquiries."