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Man left bloodied, shaken after officers detained him for a police safety order.
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Father describes 'futile' attempt to revive suffocated daughters after alleged triple murder
The mother will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
Michael Hill store attacked by brazen rock-wielding lone robber
A witness said the robber failed to break the front counter glass.
Father of suffocated girls to testify in his wife's murder trial
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
Armed cops arrive at street in Trentham after reports of armed man
A “heavy police presence” is in the area while officers attempt to resolve the incident.
'I’m just trying not to murder the twins': Jury hears phone messages in mum's trial
Laura Dickason was quiet and calm as the charges were read to her.
DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man
Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.
Insanity, infanticide defences explained: How triple-murder accused mum will fight charges
Defences of insanity and infanticide explained as Timaru triple murder trial begins.
Mum accused of triple murder 'resentful' towards kids - prosecution
Lauren Dickason was quiet and calm as the charges were read to her.
Police treating Tītahi Bay death as homicide
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Rescued children: Boy, 8, given day off school as he recovers from night lost in bush
Father relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.
'Nightmare': Child robbers hit vape store, steal $5K worth of product
Large rocks were found outside the Auckland store after smash-and-grab incident.
'Skilled predators': Top cop admits it's impossible to ID offshore scammers
“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”
Ram-raid hotspot: Northland in top five regions for insurance claims
Commercial insurance claims for theft-related offences soar.
More than 6000 reports of stolen cars in five years - but how many have been recovered?
When a stolen vehicle is found, forensics teams work to identify the culprits/joyriders.
‘Hell of a relief’: Father speaks out about son’s frightening night lost in Southland bush
The kids got about three hours of sleep as it "bucketed down" overnight at the campsite.
Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
‘The whole thing snowballed’: Motorbike licence instructor falsified certificates for gangs
Petre Kalinowski, who made $54,000 from the offending, is out on parole.
The violent path to a Mongrel Mob boss' death
A series of 'violent incidents' in Ōpōtiki in the preceding days have been uncovered.
'Could have killed people': Up to 50 people mob fleeing driver at Matariki crash
A woman pushing a pram was among those who had a lucky escape.
Police say woman killed in early morning Whangārei crash not wearing a seatbelt
A crane was needed to haul the woman's vehicle out of the creek where it landed.
Success or 'a fantasy'? Has the police's gang 'crackdown' worked?
Has the police 'crackdown' on gangs worked? What are the other solutions?
Jury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operation
The cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Christchurch
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Black Power member who made armed kidnapping a career wins stoush over parole terms
Wattie Kahu was last sent to prison after a 2016 police standoff in which he was shot.
Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing
The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.
Woman claims she was assaulted by prison guard - Corrections, police investigating
Police investigate allegation inmate beaten by Corrections at Auckland Women's Prison
Man critically injured after assault in South Auckland
Police do not know at this stage how the man came to be injured
Lane closed on the Kaimai Ranges after crash
Further down the country, a slip on SH2 between Napier and Wairoa forced the road to close
Appeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jail
The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.
Counterfeit cash: Police make two arrests, seize equipment
Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.
Murderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prison
Man who raped, murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail.
Neighbours at war: Two people injured in 'ongoing dispute'
Police said they spent a considerable amount of time trying to de-escalate the situation.
Man who died under suspicious circumstances in Wellington named
The man's death is still being treated as suspicious after the post-mortem examination.