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Body of missing swimmer recovered at Whangārei Falls
The man went missing at Whangārei Falls yesterday afternoon.
Fatal bus crash in Auckland city: Mum injured as she shielded baby
A mother received serious bruising to her arms protecting a young child in a bus crash.
One man critical after car and bike incident in Ōhope
One male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.
Missing man at falls a Filipino international student, friend says
A police dive squad search for the missing man has resumed this morning.
Armed police raid property in West Auckland
Eyewitnesses in Christian Rd, Swanson, at 4pm today report a huge police presence.
National MP asks for help finding missing girl
Hana Maclean left her father's house on December 29, and was last online four days ago.
Hundreds gather to farewell Grace Millane in hometown
Grace Millane was on the trip of a lifetime when she disappeared and was later found dead.
Kawakawa home invasion not a one-off, police say
Elderly woman assaulted last night has been discharged from hospital.
Seven-year-old missing at Raglan has died
Coastguard and police were notified about a missing child around 3.35pm.
Man arrested following spitting attack in Cornwall Park
A 41-year-old man was charged with two counts of common assault.
Person seriously injured in crash in Windsor Park, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the incident at 1.40pm near East Coast Rd.
'Cowardly' home invasion attack on 92-year-old woman
Widow, 92, in hospital after attack by two women.
Woman found dead on Mangawhai beach farewelled
The woman who died at Mangawhai over Christmas has been named.
Editorial: We're still too keen on 'one for the road'
EDITORIAL: We all need to consider modifying our drink-driving attitudes and behaviour.
Police swarm Auckland's main street: Two women arrested
A Police spokesman said two women were arrested for liquor offences.
Cyclist seriously injured following crash
The serious crash involved a car and cyclist on Pannetts Rd at 3.10pm.
Police seek witnesses after man shot at Ngawi campground
A man was shot in the leg at the Ngawi camp ground on December 16.
Fairlie man missing for nine days found alive
Missing man found alive and well at remote location after extensive search.
Motorcyclist allegedly killed by elderly woman named
Friends have told the victim to "fly high in paradise".
Items belonging to missing Bethells Beach fisherman found
Korean man Myung Kang, 57, went missing on January 5.
SH1 reopens following Putaruru fatal crash
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH1 around 12.50pm.
New charges for Ratana Church minister stood down after allegations of child sex offending
Fresh charges have been laid against a Ratana Church minister accused of child sex abuse.
Witness to Glen Innes police chase: 'It was pretty out there'
The man fled from police but was later arrested by officers who caught up with him.
Central city crash: 'Too fast, too furious'
"Everyone was shocked ... it's not something you see on Ponsonby Rd."
Serious concerns for man missing for just over a week
Ross Butters, 35, of Fairlie was last seen on December 31.
Three hospitalised after vehicle crashes into house
Police said it appeared one of the vehicles may have collided with a house.
Police name toddler who drowned in Ashburton ditch
Emergency services were called to a Maronan Valetta Rd address at about 5.20pm on Sunday.
Police investigate suspicious approach to teen on Auckland's North Shore
The incident happened around 6pm on January 2, on Porritt Ave in Chatswood.
'Lucky to be alive': Elderly driver cheats death in crash flip
Puti Ruhi was left trapped in an upside down car after Rotorua crash.
Hero cop saves 3 girls from drowning at Lake Okareka
An off duty cop saved three little girls from drowning at a crowded Rotorua lake beach.
Missing fisherman found dead by emergency services
Police received reports of an overdue fisherman near Kohukohu around 5.15pm.