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'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.

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.

Heroic act: Man fights off attacker with bat to save neighbour
Bravery Awards: Man praised for risking his life to save a woman from her son.

Missing Canterbury woman found dead after search at beach community
Henriette, 54, last seen at Woodend Beach yesterday morning.

Watch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gang
One person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.

Auckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across city
Police arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / Supplied

Armed police close major route through Whangārei
Armed police have closed major road through Whangārei as an incident unfolds

'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents
Child and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.

Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed
One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.

Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory
The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.

'Unacceptable behaviour': 11yo arrested on North Shore after rocks hurled at elderly man
A witness said the elderly man was sitting on some grass when the boy threw rocks at him.

Road closed, two critical following Canterbury two-vehicle crash
Two people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital.

Woman charged after man stabbed near Auckland Girls’ Grammar school
Violence was likely “isolated incident” between people known to each other, police say.

‘Twice the legal speed limit’: Hells Angel biker flees police, caught at petrol station
He was taken into custody after he stopped to get fuel near Beach Rd.

Police officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effort
Moving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.

BoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.

'Scared': Neighbour speaks after fatal shooting in South Auckland
A man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.

South Auckland fatal shooting
Police gather evidence at the Wattle Downs crime scene. Video / Michael Craig

Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park
Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald