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'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.

Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash

The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.

Kāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police

'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.

Levin ‘antisocial’ burnout meet: Police officers injured, arrests made

Two police officers suffered injuries after they were pelted with rocks and bottles while attending the scene of a large car meet in Levin overnight. Video / Supplied

Police injured, arrests made after ‘antisocial’ 200-car Levin burnout

Six cars were impounded and two people were arrested.

Man dies after his vehicle crashed into trees in Far North

The car rolled on a gentle bend and hit trees.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: $200,000 Lotto prize won in Napier

There was still Lotto joy in Hawke’s Bay, despite missing out on the big one.

Holiday weekend tragedy: One dead after Northland crash

The crash was reported around 5.30pm yesterday.

Firearms and ammunition supplied to gangs purchased by 'straw buyers'

A police briefing exposes more examples of legal guns supplied on to the black market.

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.

Youth charged over ram raids, robberies on Auckland's North Shore

Police said further arrests and charges cannot be ruled out.

Teens allegedly driving stolen vehicle crash after failing to stop for Far North police

'All four occupants were still inside the vehicle and medical assessment was sought.'

Auckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trial

Levi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.

Duo arrested on yacht after Auckland homes burgled

A 48-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.

Charity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bid

Canterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.

Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple

'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.

Student with toy gun sends entire Kerikeri school into lockdown

Kerikeri High School was placed under lockdown after reports of a person with a gun.

'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death

The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.