Latest from NZ Police

Boat sinks: Teens praised for wearing lifejackets

The incident took place at Lambton Harbour in Wellington around 9am today.

Teen charged in relation to Auckland robberies and assaults

The teen will appear in the Auckland Youth Court later this week.

'It's a wonder there were any survivors': Teen critically hurt in Chch crash

A 19-year-old passenger was trapped when the car flipped.

Two pilots dead after planes collide near aerodrome

Skydive Wellington, Wairarapa Aero Club pilots reportedly involved in crash.

Erebus disaster: Families urged to check National Memorial list

Organisers want to make sure online list of all 257 victims' names is correct.

Missing plane found crashed in Coromandel

A plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.

Crashed car discovered off road in Northland with dead occupant

Police were called to crash early today; serious crash investigators were examining scene.

Pharmacy thief 'courageously' apprehended by shoppers

Police have praised shoppers who stopped an aggravated robbery today.

Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy case loses suppression

A prominent sportsman was linked to an international drug conspiracy.

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 appeal for witnesses after truck fatally strikes 10-year-old

Police believe there were a number of witnesses to the fatal Kamo Rd crash.

Social media advice to cops: Do fewer puppy posts

The recommendations? Do less on dogs, more on operations - and more te reo.

Cemetery mystery: Where did the burning boat come from?

Plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the cemetery this morning.

Bodies of two missing men in separate searches found

Warren Nelson's body was found in bush in Naenae this morning.