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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.

Police name victim of fatal Levin assault as homicide investigation continues

Emergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.

'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampage

Police say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.

Driver fleeing police lost two tyres during spiking, kept going on his rims

The car was initially seen driving at more than double the 50km/h limit.

Shot fired on Napier nightclub street – nine taken into custody

Nine people – aged 15 to 22 – surrendered following a voice appeal from police.

Fatal accident closes SH6 overnight in Westland

The injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.

70 police officers to be added to community patrol teams

Christopher Luxon announced that a further 70 police officers will be added to community patrol teams across the country. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus live: Andrew Coster speaks to media

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today confirmed further details around the allocation of the 500 additional officers following funding from Budget 2024.

Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave

Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.

Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears

Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.

Police investigate East Auckland firearms incident

Armed police scope out the scene on Waddell Ave, Pt England. Video / Supplied

Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file

Police say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.

Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: A rich man womanising and a wronged woman dying

OPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary of the Polkinghorne murder trial.

'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip club

Then, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.

Police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.