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Hamilton man arrested after threatening member of public, guns and drugs seized

The Armed Offenders Squad descended on a Hamilton street on Monday.

15-year-old charged over Four Square ram raid, police 'cannot rule out further arrests'

Police say they are investigating an earlier ram raid and cannot rule out further arrests.

Letters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?

OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'

Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns

Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.

Man, 29, charged with two counts of murder over Gisborne birthday deaths

Two men were killed in the massive brawl and three others were taken to hospital.

Man found dead in Invercargill in ‘unexplained’ circumstances is named

Police attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.

'No risk to the public': NZDF explosives team dispose of ordnance item

The NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team said the item 'did not pose a threat'.

Youths who threatened shop staff following aggravated robbery in Northland, arrested

Speedy Police response locks in four arrests.

'I just want him home': Woman devasted after husband's ashes stolen

'I was just devastated,' she said. 'It’s just beyond me.'

Gangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformed

Police Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.

'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k loss

The scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.

Manhunt underway after person stabbed at Auckland public pool

Police said they are trying to locate a person in connection with the incident.

Four arrested over $70,000 worth of illicit drugs seized in Christchurch

Police seized MDMA, ketamine, LSD, cocaine, cannabis and steroids from four properties.

Crash on SH2 near Norsewood, person seriously injured

The road has reopened to one lane, with stop-go in place, after a two-vehicle crash.

Mobility scooter hit, one person taken to hospital

One person was moderately injured after a mobility scooter was hit.

Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest

The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Grille stops attempt at vape store ram raid, two youths in stolen car arrested

Their car smashed through the glass doors. But there was a hidden obstacle behind.

Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024

Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.