NBR publisher Todd Scott tackled a man allegedly abusing staff at an Auckland supermarket.

He was known to frequently walk along beaches near Mellons Bay, police said.

It's believed a power box caught fire.

A family member said the body's clothes matched their brother's when he disappeared.

Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.

The pledges follow the murder of promising AUT student Farzana Yaqubi.

Police and other government agencies will never call and ask for credit card details.

Growing woes for Raumanga community after shooting in broad daylight.

The former Justice Minister's court hearing has been delayed until after the election.

Freyburg Community School went into lockdown today after imitation guns were seen nearby.

An arrest has been made following the fire.

At least one person seriously injured in crash.

Gore police executed 19 search warrants.

The two-vehicle crash happened on Great South Rd last night.

News snippets from the Far North.

'If I return to visit my dying mother I will be arrested on the spot.'

Security guards and a police officer struggled for several minutes to regain control.

The man called police in a panic at 6.25pm after becoming stuck on the cliff.

Southern and Eastern Line trains have been cancelled and delayed tonight.

Offenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.

The bikes were seized as part of a nationwide crackdown on gangs.

Police have cautioned the man and are monitoring him.

The Government says it's considering criminalising stalking.

Police were called to a Tauranga address just before 11pm.

Police had a local checkpoint operating when they say mum was over the limit.

"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."

Waka Kotahi is warning motorists to avoid the area or consider delaying your journey.

The road is currently closed while the scene is being cleared

Shocking footage has emerged of a campervan crossing the centre line on blind corners.