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Kaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North community

His secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.

Murder charge laid after woman found dead at Whanganui home

Police examining Springvale property after discovering victim's body on Tuesday evening.

Number of frontline police from Budget boost an illusion – Police Association

The funding for 500 new cops will actually result in only 300, the association says.

Missing Porirua man located safe and well after earlier fears

Alarm had been raised after man was last seen cycling on a yellow pushbike.

Spiked car brought to stop on Northern Motorway

A car was brought to a halt on Auckland's Northern Motorway after a dramatic police chase. Video / Courtney Spencer

‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs

Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.

Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison

The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.

Watch: 'Totally senseless' - Mayor says police outgunned during violent boy racer event

Six cars were impounded and two people were arrested.

'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion

Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.

Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k

'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'

Building fire in Ōtāhuhu

Building fire in Ōtāhuhu.

Precious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'

Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.

New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime

Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.

Motorcyclist dies following Palmerston North crash

The motorcyclist died after being transported to hospital.

'Riskiest thing we do every day': How can we tackle our high road toll?

A fatal head-on collision is just the latest worrying road accident in 2024.

Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'

Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.

Editorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leader

OPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.

Victim's horrific half year wait for convicted sex abuser to be sent to prison

Zane De Klerk was convicted of sex offending in November 2023.