Latest from NZ Police

Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market

The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.

'Cuff him and hold him': Member of the public thrown handcuffs to help in arrest

Barbecue chef Glenn Manning was setting up his food truck when the police drama unfolded.

Police say Waikato retirement village death not suspicious

Police say investigations did not identify anything to suggest the death was suspicious.

Police officers meet baby born in back of their squad car

Baby Kahurangi gets cuddles and gifts from officers there for her birth.

Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters

An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.

Police's Cyclone Gabrielle response cost $60m - report

The report found some systems worked well, but identified many gaps.

Roads reopened after incident around Hawke’s Bay Expressway

Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.

Disgraced real estate agent, convicted fraudster risks prison recall after alleged parole breach

The Parole Board will decide Aaron Drever's fate when it meets next month.

Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland

Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

Scammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currency

The scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.

You have a visitor - it's the police

A man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.

Police officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justified

The burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.

Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'

The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.

Police end standoff and Labour slams benefit sanctions| Focus Morning Bulletin August 13

Police end a fifteen-hour standoff, tragic end to search for five-year-old boy and fears for New Zealand's construction industry. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Rape by stealth: The disturbing crime trend on the rise in New Zealand

Police reveal details of rape by stealth prosecutions in New Zealand.

Body found in search for missing Gisborne 5-year-old boy

The extensive search started Sunday afternoon.

Head Hunter charity run ends with 27 bikes green-stickered, two impounded

Cops swooped on the bikie gang's anniversary ride over the weekend.

Suspected hostage situation in Nelson

Schools and a hospital are in lockdown and residents have been told to stay away while police respond to a suspected hostage situation in Nelson. Video / Tim Cuff