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Passerby rushes to aid of unconscious man - then steals his e-scooter
It's not yet confirmed whether the scooter has been returned.
Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
'We believe this is Jayden': Two men charged with murder after body found
Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.
Vehicle owner seriously injured trying to prevent it being stolen
More than one offender was involved in the early-morning theft, police say.
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.
Police make arrest after Porirua firearms incident
The arrested man is in custody and charges are being considered.
Shot at 12 times: Meth likely aggravated man's mental state before fatal police shooting
Jerrim Toms, 29, died near Wellsford 12 days before his daughter was born.
Suspect arrested after thefts at five houses on Auckland street in one night
The 33-year-old is facing burglary and unlawful interference charges.
Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'
Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.
McDonald’s stabbing: Man appears in court over frenzied attack
Police say the incident appears to be between two people in a family relationship.
Killer stretch of road: Six dead in under a year prompts urgent safety work
The 11km stretch of SH1 needs overhaul, NZTA Waka Kotahi says.
Police swarm Auckland McDonald's after 'grievous assault', person hospitalised
Around a dozen police vehicles were seen at the fast food restaurant.
Prison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang book
He said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.
Golriz Ghahraman overseas as police investigate alleged shoplifting incident
Police are looking into report that MP shoplifted goods from clothes store.
Bike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dog
Neither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.
'Educated and cunning': Small town cop's unusual find inside hidden compartments of car
'It’s not somewhere generally that we would look for something like seafood.'
Police make final decision on Matthew Perry's death
The LAPD has closed the investigation into the actor's sudden death.
Man charged after vicious day-time assault
The assault occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Lee Breakwater.
Person dies on the way to hospital after crashing into tree in Kaipara
The crash happened in Taipuha on Wednesday afternoon.
'Vicious assault': Public rush to help man left beaten on roadside
'He was coughing up blood, but was not really aware of anything happening around him.'
500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?
Editorial: Use of force on Māori suspects a grey area for police cleared up by body cams
OPINION: They are added protection for those being arrested and those making the arrest.
Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.
Occupants of car flee with possible firearm after spiking
Police make two arrests and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Double tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crash
Young children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.
Man thrown off jetty and held underwater in vicious day-time assault
The assault occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Lee Breakwater.
Manurewa shooting: Single gunshot killed one, left another fighting for life in unsolved attack
A single shotgun blast through a car window left two men critical, with one later dying.
12yo Australian girl charged with murder after butterfly fingernail discovered
Pink butterfly-painted fingernails were found next to the woman's body.
Second crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accident
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.
Police say nature of homicide victim's injuries unconfirmed
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
Charges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing it
The alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.
Palliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditions
Strong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.