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Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy

An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.

Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.

Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.

Child homicide, hit and run deaths referred back to police after IPCA complaints

The separate cases relate to the deaths of Zahquiel Taipeti and Steven Cranston.

One dead after crash in Hamilton East

The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.

One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges

A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.

Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National

ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.

Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland

Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald

'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'

A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.

'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new job

Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.

Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide

Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.

Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured

Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.

Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over

Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.

Top Auckland school responds to revelations former music teacher had sex with student

The Epsom college has criticised the Teaching Council in an email to parents today.

Police dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' incident in Avondale

The man's bid to evade police ended soon after his car became stuck on train tracks.

Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged

Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.

'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scam

Neither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.

Under-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying ruling

The IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.