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Student with toy gun sends entire Kerikeri school into lockdown

Kerikeri High School was placed under lockdown after reports of a person with a gun.

Jarrod Gilbert: How the National Gang Unit can make an impact

OPINION: Real success will only come from deliberate, surgical engagement.

'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing

The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.

Police seeking help to find alleged fleeing driver who ran into a lagoon

The driver was earlier seen driving in 'an unsafe manner' around midnight.

Navy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington Harbour

Up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.

Three people taken to hospital after tractor and car collide

The road was closed due to debris and an oil spill.

Editorial: Is Auckland safe?

OPINION: Business owners say that crime is 'getting out of hand in the CBD'.

Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase

The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.

'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences

'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?

One person dead after truck and car collide near Hamilton

The road between Hamilton and Te Awamutu reopened just before 7pm.

Gisborne police arrest four gangsters for intimidating witnesses, threatening to kill

"Police have put a significant effort into executing these arrests."

Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources

'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'

Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman

The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.

Three-car crash in Auckland causing major delays

Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash in Waterview.

Will Three Strikes be any different a second time around?

"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."

Teen dies after fight near Dunedin police station

Onlookers said they believed someone had been stabbed.

Person injured near Dunedin police station, reports of a stabbing

Onlookers said they believed someone had been stabbed.

Preschoolers enjoy arresting experience as police visit for Road Safety Week

Annual Wheels Day made even better for youngsters as constables join the fun.