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The drive-by shooting at Mongols pad that led to discovery of guns, cash and drugs
The gang's president and sergeant in arms have pleaded guilty after a bust at the pad.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Police Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve it
In the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.
Pair deny attempted murder after innocent family caught in crossfire
An upstanding family man was lucky to dodge death in one of the Comanchero shootings.
Christchurch homicide probe: Police search Avon River for gun
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast Vanishings
Other women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.
CCTV shows mystery man who delivered $5000 cash to pensioner then ran away
The pensioner is reluctant to accept the $5000 - and asks: 'Why me?'
Wanted man attempts to avoid arrest by providing name of another wanted man
The deception was discovered by police following the man's arrest.
Dunedin mystery death: Concerned wife phoned friend from India after calls went unanswered
A friend went to check on Gurjit Singh and found him dead in pool of blood.
One person dead, Parnell street cordons remain
Police confirmed they were responding to an ongoing incident in the Parnell Rise area.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
Fatal shooting victim named
Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.
Man found dead in Dunedin suburb was recently married, had concerns about home security
Police officers are treating the Dunedin man's death as 'unexplained'.
Five dead in under 24 hours on South Island roads
Police are urging motorists to follow safety advice after a deadly 24 hours.
Person found dead in Dunedin suburb as police seek public's help
Officers currently treating the death as 'unexplained'.
Baby survives double-fatal crash
Both drivers, a man and a woman, died following the crash.
Police hunting shirtless man on mobility scooter after two burglaries in Whangamatā
He is barefoot, balding but with long, thinning white hair and a bushy white moustache.
Thousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weather
Police said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.
Two dead, two others injured after three-vehicle crash in North Canterbury, SH1 closed
SH1 is closed and diversions are in place at the scene for north and south-bound traffic.
'Incredibly disturbing': Michael Hill jewellery stores hit out at robberies
Michael Hill has confidence in its security measures, the jeweller says.
Woman 'died of a violent act', homicide investigation launched
Helen Gregory, 79, was found deceased in her home.
Auckland mall smash-and-grab: Robber foiled by new protective glass
This comes after Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mt Maunganui was targeted yesterday.
Missing without a trace at Piha: Six people lost forever at West Auckland paradise
Six people have vanished from the Piha area - who are they and what are their stories?
How being a triathlete helps a local cop in ‘high-pressure’ situations
Plus, what it takes to become a police officer.
JP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppression
One of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.
Court date set for Kiri Allan's trial
She will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.
Body found after person jumped off crane into Wellington Harbour
Safety measures to keep people off the historic crane have been considered.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
Watch: Break-in at popular food truck, ribs offered as reward
The tool kit for catching criminals has now been expanded to include flame-grilled ribs.
Rāhui lifted, vehicle access reopened after fatal Muriwai Beach crash
Police inquiries into the crash remain ongoing and no charges have been laid.
Police reveal details of highest breath alcohol readings for 2023
Police reveal who had the highest excess breath alcohol reading in 2023
Greymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robbery
Two Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.