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School group gets lost in Bay of Plenty bush, police praise what they did next

The search for the missing students ended in success.

Strathmore death: Fatal injuries 'accidental' during family harm incident

A post-mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.

One dead in Waikato crash

Police said the crash happened on Waiti Rd just before 2am.

'Absolutely devastated': Missing Tauranga man allegedly forced into a car

He was last seen at a McDonald’s in Mount Maunganui on November 3.

Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island

Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.

Missing worker found dead at bottom of bank after police search forestry block

A man working on a forestry block near Dannevirke did not return home from work.

Neighbour woken by screams, raised voices on night of woman's 'unexplained' death

Police say woman's death 'unexplained'.

Missing Hamilton boy found safe and well

He had been missing for more than 24 hours.

Motorcyclist fuming after Waka Kotahi evades blame after ‘horrific’ crash

Victim believes the road conditions were responsible for the crash that put her in a coma.

'It was awful': Woman dead, locals shocked after hit and run

A section of Naenae Rd is closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

Drink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limit

He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.

Police speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdown

Bayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.

Armed police officers had good reason to fire sponge rounds at man - IPCA

The 2022 incident took place at the property of a 'high-risk' offender.

Border alert, warrants issued for disbarred lawyer accused of money laundering

Victim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.

‘Significant questions’ around welfare of Marokopa fugitive’s children - psychologist

It has been almost two years since Tom Phillips and his children disappeared.

Officers who apprehended Christchurch shooter believed he had bombs in his vehicle

A radio transcript read to the Coroners Court: 'We’ve got one offender'.

'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle bracelet

Leslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.

Killer Jeremy Powell denies lying about co-accused involvement in killing

Angela Blackmoore was murdered in her home 28 years ago.