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One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash

Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.

'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse

The accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.

Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits

OPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'

Watch: Police plea after spate of Christchurch power line tampering

Recent incidents have hit areas close to schools, preschools and homes.

One person dead after van rolls on SH27

Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.

'A hunting ground for criminals': Auckland man charged over Facebook Marketplace scams

Police offer advice for platform users, saying scams are on the up.

Fulfilling final wish: E-scooter crash victim's body to be returned to Germany

Loved ones have written about 'an extraordinary person who touched many lives'.

'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls

Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.

Truck rolls, closes State Highway 1

The highway is expected to be closed for some time.

Ian McCrae: How getting a gun licence has changed

OPINION: Former Orion Health CEO says gun ownership is a privilege, not a right.

Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids

Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.

Body found after man vanishes swimming in Whanganui River

Police say they received reports of a man failing to surface yesterday.

Cops move in to confiscate Tribesmen gang's $540k HQ

The shed is on 'tainted' property and used at the Tribesmen's Christchurch headquarters.

'Really loud crash': Neighbours woken by noise, lights after e-scooter rider dies

Christchurch police responded to the incident at 11pm.

Man charged with baby Mustafa Ali's murder appears in court, name suppressed

The man will next appear in the High Court at Hamilton in July.

Lowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programme

Sir Graham Lowe and Minister of Corrections Mark Mitchell attending the graduation of the prison programme called Kick for the Seagulls.

Search for shirtless man who vanished in Whanganui River ongoing; rāhui in place

Police, Coastguard and Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service are responding.

Watch: Auckland high school rugby league players filmed in mass post-game brawl

Principal says students involved had 'brought embarrassment to our school'.