'Great courage': Plucky elderly woman confronts attacker in home invasion
Police have charged a man with burglary and aggravated assault over the incident.
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'Huge guns': Armed cops swarm North Shore street after person seen with firearm
Residents reported seeing officers with 'huge guns' outside their homes this afternoon.
Fresh plea for whereabouts of Lower Hutt man missing for four months
All attempts to locate the 29-year-old have been unsuccessful.
$110k fraud scheme: Man allegedly used fake ID for electronics, hardware spree
Police have laid 36 charges and a man has appeared in court.
Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
Green MP Tamatha Paul fires back at Labour
Paul was responding to critical comments towards her from Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'
Watch: Auckland mayor probed by police for video call while driving
The mayor this morning apologised for his 'error in judgement'.
Homicide: 23-year-old charged with murder of Wellington man Simon Bird
Police say they are not disclosing the relationship between Bird and the man.
'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder case
Nine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted.
Person in serious condition after crash near Ōhaupō
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.
'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fire
A Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.
Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.
NZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changes
Report by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.
Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’
The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.
National MP involved in religious group at centre of sexual abuse investigation
The MP said he had an association to the sect 'through my family'.
Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety
'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.
'Significant seizure': Auckland police bust illegal 3D-printed firearm syndicate
A significant amount of 3D-printed parts and two assembled firearms were seized.
Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time
Police reschedule phase two of reducing support in mental health callouts after advice.
‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.
Police arrest eight teens in crime rampage, two charged over Mānawa Bay jewellery smash-and-grab
Police arrested eight youths, aged 15 to 19, during a day of violence.
Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital
He parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
Man dead after outrigger found upturned off Hibiscus Coast
The outrigger was spotted floating upside down around 7.30am.
Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.
Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefire
The Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul".
Perfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone cameras
They took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.
Police inquiring after person found with firearm in Ōakura
Police received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.
Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats
The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.
Watch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across city
The fire appears to be related to an electrical company.
'We have spoken with a number of people': Police say no charges laid in Auckland homicide
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
Man found dead in Whangārei not suspicious, police say
The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property on Sunday.
Wellington man’s niece pays tribute to ‘loyal’ uncle amid homicide investigation
'Some days there are a lot of tears, other days we are just numb.'