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Castle Hill crash: One dead after two-car collision in Canterbury
Police were called to the crash in West Coast Road shortly before 5pm on Sunday.

130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hour
Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.

People injured following serious crash in Castle Hill, Canterbury
Police were notified of a crash on West Coast Rd shortly before 5pm.

'Dead man walking': Murderer to stay in jail after threatening teen
Nigel Shane Johnstone, 52, was recalled after breaching his release conditions.

Auckland highway reopens following serious crash
Police believe two people have been seriously hurt.

Missing man last seen in Middlemarch found safe, police say
Police and family had concerns for his wellbeing.

Armed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in Rotorua
Police were called around 11.05am.

Missing Auckland teen: Third man charged with murder after police find body
Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.

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.

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.