Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
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King Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigation
A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.
Watch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway death
The alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.
'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop
A vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.
Mitchell wants to ‘just start taking’ boy racer cars by changing ‘Crusher Collins’ law
Any changes won't happen until next year.
Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.
Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.
New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update
The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald
Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public
Concerning incidents at Gisborne Library include a photocopier being thrown.
Police Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'
The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.
Fatal crash in West Auckland, police investigation under way
Police were called to the scene around 6.50pm.
Police are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in Massey
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ Herald
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
Body found in Northland forest, death 'unexplained'
The death will be referred to the coroner.
'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua
'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'
Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offending
Previously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.
Second murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
Police executed two search warrants today as part of the investigation.
'Serious concerns' for Christchurch boy, 12, missing for a month
Arana, 12, has been missing since November 11.
'Read the coalition agreement': Winston Peters' message to police on 500 extra officers target
Police maintain they won't compromise on quality just to hit the Government's target.
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
PM adamant bootcamp pilot not a failure, hints at changes after youths absconded
Two participants who absconded have been arrested after going missing for days.
Serious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of Tokoro
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben Fraser
Southbound lane open after crash on Hawke’s Bay Expressway
Two-vehicle crash stops traffic north of Hastings.
One dead after serious crash on South Island’s Karamea Highway
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
One person in custody after firearm sighting near school
Frankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.
Woman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of Plenty
The young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.
Man suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected home
Police vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.
Police investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fire
Camps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.
'Impound their bikes': Ex-cop turned politician wants police to come down hard on illegal dirt riders
It comes after a group of around 100 dirt bikers were seen driving through Auckland.
Machete, tools used in liquor store robbery
Police said they were called to Old Taupo Rd around 9.40pm.