Police release images, appeal for information about last man to see woman alive
Police are appealing for sightings of a man last seen with Joanna Sione-Lauaki.
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South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Woman has headscarf ripped off, kicked in Queen St 'hate-motivated' attack
Victim says witnesses did not intervene as she was thrown to ground and kicked.
'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonist
Three cars have been torched in one week.
Police appeal for car sightings in Ripiro Beach homicide case
Police are appealing for sightings of two vehicles in the Te Kopuru area.
One dead, one seriously injured following two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
One person remains in a serious condition at Palmerston North Hospital.
Electric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injured
The man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Person has critical injuries after paraglider crash at Auckland's Muriwai Beach
Police are assisting other emergency services at the southern end of the beach.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Witnesses sought in fatal accident of Steven Cranston on State Highway 23
Police enquiries into the death are ongoing.
Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face
Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.
Man seriously injured in suspected stabbing
The incident comes after a spate of gun and knife violence in Auckland.
Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
Mayor Wayne Brown calls out 'vicious' bus driver attacks, calls for speed from AT on security measure
The assault comes after an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.
'Astounded': Drink-driver allegedly caught twice in four hours
'It’s extremely concerning that people are continuing to make reckless decisions.'
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face down
Two of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.
Child dies in Waikato driveway incident
Emergency services were not able to revive the child.
Homicide investigation launched after body found in burnt-out car
The body was found inside a burnt-out car on Ripiro Beach on Monday.
‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of character
Steven Cranston died when he was hit by a car while walking his dog.
Gang patch ban in home order ‘railroaded’ through without proper consultation - Law Society
A clause to ban insignia in homes of repeat offenders was added after Select Committee.
Bus driver unable to walk after being beaten with skateboard in Auckland attack
The assault comes within a month of an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.
Children caught in the mud after fleeing helicopter - police
A 12- and 13-year old were caught when the vehicle they were in became trapped in mud.
Eden Park rugby fans alarmed after child seen with ‘realistic’ toy gun
A fan said Aucklanders were on edge after a series of violent incidents in the city.
Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'
One person dead in Canterbury quad bike crash
Inquiries are ongoing, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
No charges for off-duty police officer caught having sex at train station carpark
The pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them.
WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Boy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by police
Antisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops