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Police Conduct Authority: Use of police dog van to knock down offender 'justified'
The offender claimed it wasn’t justified because he had surrendered before being struck.
'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near Ngāhinapōuri
The conditions of the patients are currently unknown.
Boy racers do 'burnout circles' around young woman in middle of intersection
Police say boy racer activity near Dannevirke is becoming more common, and more brazen.
'Take some accountability': Woman chased boys after they attacked West Auckland pupil
The schoolboy was attacked on Godley Rd, Green Bay, about 4pm last Friday.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024
Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Mongrel Mob associate's leg slashed to the bone, red shoes stolen in Black Power attack
Details of the incident have been revealed after one attacker admitted his involvement.
Police Minister: New unit to make life 'as miserable as possible' for gang members
Mark Mitchell said this unit could have helped prevent the recent fatal Ponsonby shooting.
Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.
Meth, cocaine, dope, guns and ammunition seized in central city bust
Police used a sniffer dog and armed officers during the raid.
Father of woman whose car was stolen with baby inside details traumatic incident
The mother chased after the offender and found her abandoned baby on the roadside.
Christchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gun
One person has been taken to hospital.
Police Commissioner and Police Minister reveal specialised gang task force
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced a National Gang Unit to crack down on gang crime and gangs’ anti-social behaviour. Video / NZ Herald
National Gang Unit set up to crack down on violence, drug crime
The Police Commissioner is set to make the announcement in Auckland today.
Focus Live: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcement
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks to media.
Missing Hamilton woman now found safe and well
Police thought she might have been taking shelter somewhere in Hamilton.
NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam
The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.
'Felt like a lifetime': Man arrested over Porirua woman's 2019 cold case death
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Gangbusters: Govt to reveal new task force targeting organised crime
The gang crackdown is set to feature a specialist anti-crime squad.
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
Watch: Shocking moment man who stole car with baby inside dumps infant on roadside
A spokesman said the car had been 'driven all over Taranaki in the weekend'.
Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence
The inquest is in its third and final week.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roof
Police negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.
'Do not approach': Police appeal for sightings of wanted man
Police ask the public to phone 111 if they see 33-year-old Quaid Clements.
Police investigate fatal crash in Mangōnui
Police are investigating the fatal crash near the Far North town of Mangōnui last night.
Can you dig it? Person arrested after fleeing police in 18-tonne front-end loader
The vehicle eventually drove erratically through a fence into the Masterton Showgrounds.