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Neighbours watched 'ball' of flame engulf Napier home

A woman was arrested after the 'well-involved' fire, police inquiries are ongoing.

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.

'A year of hell': Teen victim and dad speak after Christchurch youth sex offender trial

A teenage girl who was sexually assaulted has shared her story - and an important message.

Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts

'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'

Arson blamed for blaze that destroyed Polynesian cafe in Pukekohe

Tuesday's blaze completely destroyed the takeaway shop, which had only opened this year.

Gore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective says

The former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.

'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps

Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.

Tipene Funerals made police complaint against director accused of swindling clients

Several families have come forward after a Herald investigation.

Armed police spotted in Ohauiti

Armed police are turning people away from a street, a reader says.

Foul play suspected in Northland beach death

Jo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald

Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway

A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.