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'Built on terror': FBI crackdown on satanic cult with NZ ties
The DIA says NZ children are 'highly likely' victims of 764's online exploitation.

Drones enter airspace near Auckland Airport, suspend flights
'Flying a drone this close to an airport puts aircraft, crew and passengers at risk.'

Police officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog finds
The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.

Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.

Dad allegedly killed cop after seeing video of police fatally shooting son
The teen's father, Rodney Hinton, was charged with aggravated murder.

From politics to police: Former Herald political editor's new role as a senior public servant
Claire Trevett in key media relations role; Well-known ex-TVNZ reporter also joins police.

Search for missing hiker in Milford Sound
The man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.

'Frightening' surge in NZ sextortion with young people targeted
A Netsafe spokesman said there may now be 'call-centre type sextortion operations'.

'So brave': MP runs to rescue distressed man from highway
Tom Rutherford risked his own life to help the man, said another motorist.

'Surrounded with love': Family mourn man who died after alleged bus driver assault
Peter Te Kira's grieving daughter describes the moment he took his last breath.

'Senseless violence': Two people injured after shooting in Gisborne
Four people have been arrested and charged after a police pursuit.

Explosions as refugee family 'lose everything' in massive house fire, neighbour entered to find kids
The fire completely gutted the two-storey property in Auckland's Mount Roskill.

Police make two arrests over aggravated robbery in Northland
The pair appeared in the Kaikohe District Court on Saturday morning.

Revving car, screams: Rānui assault leaves one seriously injured
A police cordon remains outside the property today.

Editorial: Community needs to buy-in to meth crackdown
OPINION: Northland has NZ's highest meth consumption, with 2000mg per day per 1000 people.

'Didn't stand a chance': Grieving family's drink-driving plea as young sisters killed
The family of two sisters killed in car crash with alleged drink driver wants justice.

'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chase
He asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.

Gang funeral procession blocks roads, motorbikes ridden on footpaths, witness says
The funeral is thought to be that of Mongrel Mob life member Nassey August.

Meet Jasleen: Pioneering police officer bridging cultural gaps
Constable hopes to inspire other Indian females to join the police force.

'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki

'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thought
Three wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.