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Home detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pc

National says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.

Levin person seriously injured after being struck by a car

This is the third time a person has been struck by a car in the country today.

Skoda or Skuba? New photos show police car washed up by Invercargill tide

Police said an officer was 'carrying out duties in the area' when the car got stuck.

Major delays on Auckland’s SH20 after multi-vehicle crash

According to Google Maps, traffic is backed up for more than 11km.

Man seriously injured after being struck by car on Auckland’s North Shore

The westbound lane of Taharoto Road is blocked following the incident.

Who dunnit: Phone booth gifted by late mother stolen

A reward is offered for the return of a stolen phone booth in Northland.

Bar manager dragged by knife-wielding robbers

Two staff were closing the restaurant when the robbers arrived.

No body, no weapon murder case: New jury to be selected

The trial has been stopped and a new jury will be selected tomorrow.

Bar owner warns agencies will 'kill Courtenay Place'

Greig Wilson said social housing in the city was the real problem.

Police officer’s ride ends in the tide

A police car got stuck in the sand at a beach in Invercargill.

Stuart Nash’s work wives, will Mike Hosking honour his bet and who won Chris of the week?

It comes as another National politician struggles with his spelling.

No arrests yet: Killers still on the run in three fatal shootings this month

Gang violence has been linked to some of the killings in Auckland and Palmerston North.

Head Hunters gather for funeral of member Charles Pongi

Police are warning grieving gang members to pay their respects peacefully.

'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery team

Colin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.

'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party

"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.

Police hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robbery

Police got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.

Watch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeper

A "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.

Gang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of Auckland

Police will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.