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Thieves steal 205-year-old cannon from Auckland waterfront
The cannon was just hours away from its relocation to a secure storage site.
NZ’s top cop subpoenaed as insurance battle over house fire goes ‘thermonuclear’
Peter Work was fighting his insurance company over a housefire they say he lit.
Auckland police officer charged with on-duty assault of two others following fleeing driver incident
The 31-year-old has been placed on restricted duties.
'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane Jones
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.
Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
Nearly 1900 vehicles stolen in Northland in six months
Ten vehicles per day stolen, police data reveals.
‘Wanted to be a good wife’: Woman sentenced for suicide pact after husband’s death
A letter warning their electricity was being disconnected sparked a plan to die together.
Government expected to announce 1800 police target reached
Labour recently came under fire from National for not meeting the goal.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
One dead and multiple critical injuries after crash, roads closed
Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
Police appeal over missing Auckland 14-year-old
Gerred was last seen more than a week ago.
Man chased doctor with crossbow
Jade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.
Police ask public for help to identify car after Christchurch ATM burglary
A "large sum of money" is yet to be recovered by police.
Four youths arrested, dairy looking at security options after break-in
Well-known dairy The Milk Bar was burgled overnight.
‘Insanity’: Man whose daughter was killed in police pursuit criticises rule change
Tony Jarvis' daughter Karleane Magon, 20, was a passenger in a car that fled from police.
Victims 'bundled into car' during Napier assault
Napier police are urging witnesses of the crime to come forward.
National organised crime operation nets more than $1m of MDMA
Three men have been arrested as part of the police operation.
‘They’ll still find a way’: Fog cannons, bollards no match for thieves
Business owners want better crime solutions than current deterrents that aren't working.
PM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independence
The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.
Police Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revision
The number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.
Mama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz assaulted in prison
Staff intervened to break up a fight in a day room involving the convicted sex offender.
Catching the Mama Hooch 'predators': Inside the police investigation
Police video interview with now-convicted Mama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz can now be shown.
Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
Young driver pleaded guilty to drink-driving hours before fatal crash
The young man, who had been disqualified from driving for six months, also died in crash.
Pensioner fleeced of $134k strikes settlement with bank
Two women believed to be involved are already in jail, the Herald understands.
Exclusive: Police intend to start chasing more fleeing drivers
Whether police chase or not will depend on what crime has been committed and the risk.
One dead in crash between ute and truck in Stratford
One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.
Person critically hurt after serious crash near Taupō
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
'NRL can’t let more games go there': Paul Gallen slams Warriors pitch invaders in Napier
The man in charge of bringing major events there wants police to be more heavy-handed.
How an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1m
Kurt Bayer reports on how a remarkable underworld saga unfolded.
Boat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in Maketu
The person who was in the boat is now back on land.