Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
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Christchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault
A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries.
Gangster caught showering fully clothed after alleged offending
The man was charged with dangerous driving, breaching bail and failing to stop for police.
'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad driving
Overseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.
Tourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervan
A man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.
Driver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in court
Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.
Serious crash in South Auckland leaves one critical, delays expected
Motorists in the area are advised to expect delays.
Fears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'
A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.
Duo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raid
Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
One arrested, one moderately injured after SH2 crash
The crash on Wednesday afternoon spilled fuel close to the Waipaoa River Bridge.
Strangers targeted in unprovoked West Auckland attacks, police search for man
Police said nobody was seriously injured in the attacks.
Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi
Four arrested, police say further arrests were likely.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
Police shoot dogs that attacked person
Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.
'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
Police have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.
'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming
Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.
Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.
'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting process
Te Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.
Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North
Police said those involved were known to each other.
Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
One dead in SH30 truck crash near Rotorua
The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.
'Serious threat': Auckland Mitre 10 defends staff after viral video shows forklift worker threatening driver
'He was not rational and his behaviour was highly erratic.'
Fleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haul
Four people were arrested as a result of the pursuit.
Teen in custody after alleged quadruple homicide of family in New Mexico
US teen, 16, allegedly kills family; charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
Meth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carousels
The estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.
Youth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two years
Youth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
'Classic effort to curry favour': Concerns over NZ police trip to China
Andrew Little warns officers' trip to China may breach transparency, raising red flags.
Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.
SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lights
A woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
Nelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuine
Cops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools.