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The message sparked an extensive search over the weekend.
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Early-morning drink-drivers nabbed outside primary school, one had kids in car
Auckland police are disappointed with the offending, saying 'don't risk your life'.
Police looking for two nice-smelling home invaders after perfume, jewellery theft
Homeowners warn neighbours about brazen daylight home invasion.
Gloriavale leader Peter Righteous suffered punctured lung in crash after local fundraising event
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
Why is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?
OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.
Mt Roskill homicide victim ‘a real nice guy’ and promising darts player
Tofimua Matagi died after an alleged attack at Richardson Bar and Restaurant on Thursday.
Gloriavale leader allegedly injured in West Coast car crash
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life
"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."
Person critically injured after crash in Kaipara Flats
One person sustained critical injuries in a crash this afternoon.
Ariki Rigby homicide: New plea for crucial details in inquiry
Ariki Rigby was found in a burned-out car in 2022. Police and family still seek answers.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
West Auckland road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
Person taken to hospital with moderate injuries, road closed, public transport affected.
Kiri Allan's court date put off
The former Justice Minister's first appearance was supposed to be held next Monday.
Arrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousands
Hamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.
Green light for electric police car
A BMW i4EV to be the first electric vehicle used by the force in the Otago region.
'Unexplained': Man found dead in park
Police were called to the park yesterday afternoon after the body was found.
Revealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao named
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Sentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren Dickason
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
‘A mother doesn’t forget her baby:’ Remembering Kirsa Jensen – 40 years on
One of NZ’s “most enduring murder mysteries” remains unsolved.
Cops in harnesses scale gantry over Wellington's SH1, drag protester down
Protesters have struck again, this time blocking the motorway near the Terrace Tunnel.
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.
‘Heart sank’: Police make arrest amid rise in fake cash in Hawke’s Bay
Small business owners hit by a concerning rise in counterfeit cash.
Police, ambulance and mental health co-response teams to be rolled out nationwide
Existing programmes will be expanded over the next five years.
Images of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospital
Police want anyone who knows the man to come forward.
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roof
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.
Editorial: Foiled attempts to curb offenders
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Hunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark area
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
Otago crash: Police investigating what led to double-fatal crash
Two people were killed, and four others were critically injured.