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Police knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.
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Auckland home invasion: Men shot point blank
Two men were held down and shot in their legs in the harrowing pre-dawn attack.
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Varun Chada couldn't believe it when his truck reappeared with a sorry note attached.
Major family policy scrapped to give Winston his wish
National got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.
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Body in the boot homicide: Alleged killer named
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.
'Joe deserves better': Friends desperate for answers in Auckland teen cold case
Joanne 'Joe' Chatfield vanished without a trace after leaving 1988 concert.
Person dies in Mt Roskill crash, detours in place
Buses are being detoured and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
Sex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'
Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.
Police raid several properties in meth ring crackdown
People arrested include patched members of the Mongrel Mob and associates.
Woman guilty of murdering father by arson found dead in her cell
Martin murdered her father Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.
'Blood on their hands': Paint thrown at Luxon and Seymour’s offices overnight
The group Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for the vandalism.
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticised
Jewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ death in Levin
An increased police presence will be seen in the area around Bath St.
Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter dies
Better known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.
Senior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crime
Some of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Liquor trust's $40m expansion kneecapped at first hurdle
The group says it will assess whether to proceed with three further applications.
Warning after Auckland women arrested for alleged use of fake money
The arrests were made after complaints from retailers in Pukekohe.
One person dies in ‘medical event’ at Hastings workplace
Police, paramedics and fire services responded to the incident in Hastings.
‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru case
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'
The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
Sledgehammer-wielding robber caught by police
The 42-year-old launched the brazen attack at West Auckland's LynnMall.
Family relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crash
Colleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.
Waiheke Island unexplained death: Victim named, burnt-out car found 14km away
Perry was located deceased at Waiheke Island on Wednesday, November 15.
Missing person named as dead man found near mouth of Mohaka River
The 19-year-old from Te Awamutu was reported missing over a month ago.
The life and death of notorious offender who sexually abused own daughter for 20+ years - crimes revisited in Herald podcast
Herald podcast tells story of a man who violated his own daughter for almost 30 years.
Pt England gang shooting: Fourth man charged with murder
Charles Pongi died after a shooting on August 5. Three men were charged last week.
Man brutally attacked in 'racially motivated' Dunedin bus hub bashing
City safety officers intervened, but the man continued the assault before fleeing on foot.
Areas of interest in fatal hit and run revealed
A woman was killed in the hit and run on Naenae Rd.
Undercover cop grilled over befriending murder-accused in fatal house fire cold case
Daughter Lynne Maree Martin is on trial for Ronald Russell Allison's murder.
'No one stopped to help': Girl allegedly stabbed after getting off Christchurch bus
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