Murder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrial
David Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.
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'Mindless offending': Police warn Te Teko residents to be wary of mail thieves
Mail has gone missing, been dumped on the side of the road or found miles away.
Kids rode in boot in stolen car joyride
Police referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.
Shock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for life
The father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
Albany car yard burglary: Auckland police charge two men over stolen jet skis, ramming cop cars
A 38- and 40-year-old will appear in North Shore District Court today over the incident.
One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
The crash occurred on the Waikato side of the Kaimais, east of the Rapurapu Rd junction.
Man accused of New Windsor dairy stabbing was on electronic bail
The police prosecutor said police had opposed the bail.
Stabbed dairy owners had long feared they'd be attacked
Neighbour says calm, softly spoken owner had been “scared all the time”.
24yo charged after New Windsor dairy stabbing attack left two injured
A male stabbing victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Teen charged with manslaughter following fatal crash
An 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
Man in serious condition after East Tamaki assault
Police have opened an investigation into the incident.
Dairy stabbing: Teen witnesses’ horror, bloodied victim rolled out on stretcher
Police arrested a 24yo man earlier today after two people were assaulted in Auckland.
Two die after crash near Temuka
Investigations into the crash’s circumstances are now under way.
'Not racially motivated': Police respond to Te Pāti Māori candidate home invasion claims
Man trespassed after string of incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home.
Police to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold cases
Police hope genealogy sites can help find Alicia O'Reilly and Mellory Manning's killers.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving
'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.
'I have nothing left': Police officer died after battling personal troubles, drink-driving crash
The death was a suicide, but the question of what led to the tragedy is more complex.
'I don’t want to fight': Man needs surgery after running from altercation
Police have investigated and consider the matter closed.
Police reveal latest on man killed in front of wife and young kids
His 11-year-old son attempted to defend him while a gun was pointed into his car.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Killer mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter reveals
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
‘Menace’ serial scammer who targets vulnerable elderly women jailed again
One of NZ's most prolific fraudsters has been sentenced again after targeting elderly, ill
Hawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelry
A car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.
'Unspeakably bad practice': Children's details, abuse claims shared in Oranga Tamariki privacy breach
“Oranga Tamariki recognises our data system requires improving."
Police release new details of missing West Auckland man
Police are urging West Auckland residents to check dashcams and CCTV for sightings.
Machete-wielding suspect accused of trying to drown police dog in Auckland creek
Police said the man was hiding in the creek when Worg was sent in to find him.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
Police intelligence tool quickly sends information on risk to frontline officers
Police use powerful new AI to help assess the risk posed by offenders.
Police car involved in crash in Lower Hutt this afternoon
One person, who was not in the police vehicle, received minor injuries.
Serious crash closes Tamaki Drive
There are reports of serious injuries, and an ambulance is on the scene.
Three people arrested following dramatic Auckland police chase
A vehicle failed to stop for police when signalled to do so.
'It could have been my partner': Man suffers broken jaw in unprovoked Auckland CBD attack
Two men were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.