Latest from NZ Police

Water woes: Car leaves road into Lake Taupō

The vehicle, which is located about five metres into the lake, will require a tow.

Unruly tourists: Pair apologise to NZ for summer antics

The crimes and behaviour of the British tourists made global headlines earlier this year.

Man brandishing BB gun sparks police call out in East Auckland

Cordons were put in place after a person was reported to be holding a firearm in the area.

Ashburton cops cleared of planting evidence

The man was charged with possessing methamphetamine but this was dismissed by a judge.

Police to deploy permanent liaison officer to Europol HQ

The agreement will allow police to send a permanent liaison officer to Europol's HQ.

1 in 5 land searches involve people with dementia

Statistics show 23 per cent of all land searches in New Zealand are for wanderers.

Arrest in relation to laser strikes on rescue helicopter

Endangering transport carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.

'Polite burglar' does dishes before ransacking home

The victims believe macaroni cheese and steak were on the menu.

Kiwi cops help jail Florida man for child porn

Forensic analysis of his devices revealed 354 images and 619 videos of child pornography.

Police investigating series of assaults in Auckland city

All three incidents occurred on Monday, June 3, and are believed to be linked.

Police appeal for witnesses to serious crash in Mt Eden

Anyone who saw a white Nissan van in the Mt Eden area on Friday should contact police.

Serious crashes in Christchurch and New Plymouth, Auckland crash causes congestion

Two-truck collision blocking one lane of a Christchurch intersection.

Four crashes, two stolen cars: Auckland driver's destructive escape

Police would like anyone who witnessed the man's driving to contact them.

Dirty money crackdown: Shops urged to report gang purchases

Retailers are being asked to report when gang members purchase big ticket items with cash.

Two Northland children savaged by dogs in 20 minutes

Otiria Rd, Moerewa, attacks leave child in hospital with bites to legs, arms and body.

Watch: CCTV captures full horror of Dominion Rd crash

CCTV footage shows the moment stopped car was shunted into Dominion Rd traffic.

Brave crash survivor, 12, recalls crash that nearly took his leg

12-year-old recalls crash: "I am thankful for all the people that saved my life."

Baby boy dies in South Auckland from 'unexplained' causes

Police were called to the Randwick Park address at 9:50pm tonight.