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Teens arrested after crashing into car, driving on wrong side of motorway

The two teenagers, allegedly in a stolen car, fled 18km from Newmarket to Whenuapai.

Watch: 'I’ll kill you' - Brawl breaks out between security and Aussie car festival punters

A best mullet competition is among the activities held at the Canberra festival.

Fires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now contained

There are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.

Man threatened staff with knife in attempted Hastings service station robbery

A man reportedly threatened staff with a knife at Caltex Omahu.

'Devastated': Homicide victim's family torn apart while police hunt killer

The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street three days ago.

'Bully with a badge': Ex-cop sentenced over death of young black man that led to law change

Of the three Colorado officers charged in McClain’s death, Randy Roedema was found guilty.

Christchurch homicide: Police seeking sightings of car in connection to 38-year-old's death

The 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.

21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths

The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.

Christchurch father named as homicide victim

The 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.

'Simply unacceptable': Nine dead on Rotorua roads in 2023

Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.

A missing person with no memory: How investigators solved the cold case of Seven Doe

The woman. who self-identified with the name Seven, could not remember her name.

Teens flee police across Auckland: Car spiked twice, breaks down on motorway

Four teens were arrested after one incident and an 18yo is in custody after another.

Two people trapped after crash near Omarama

One of the vehicles involved in the crash was towing a caravan.

Man dies while snorkelling at Auckland's Matakatia Bay

Emergency services were called to the bay around 6.40pm but the man could not be revived.

Search under way for diver missing in Manuka Bay for hours

The person was one of two people diving at the bay in Canterbury, police say.

45 drink-drivers caught by police morning after Rhythm and Vines

There were no arrests during the festival, and police say crowds were well-behaved.

Emergency services urge caution over New Year’s period

Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.

A call for responsible driving and water safety

Opinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.