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Police investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato town

Police have secured the scene and are examining the area.

Man arrested after alleged alcohol theft with gun

He was expected in the Waitākere District Court today.

'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch

Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.

Māori flag designer blown away by the Tino Rangatiratanga flags

Linda Munn, an activist of 45 years, says her first hīkoi was the anti-nuclear one.

Deportee used fake passport to travel between NZ and Australia 24 times

Harvey Cramer-Roberts, from Auckland, was sentenced to nearly four years' jail.

Woman dies after being pulled from rip at notorious Auckland beach

Rescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.

Woman flown to hospital after crash involving truck in South Taranaki

Rescue helicopter takes woman from crash scene to Waikato Hospital.

'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police

Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.

Gang patches in public places will not be tolerated when new laws begin, police say

The new laws will come into effect on November 21.

Two seriously injured, road blocked in two-vehicle crash in Manawatū

The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.

'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns

Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.

Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition after workplace incident

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Little Akaloa this afternoon.

Thousands gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup

Thousands of people gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup finals. Video / NZ Herald

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

Police monitor Tongan supporters' festivities in Ōtāhuhu

Large Police presence in the South Auckland suburb after Tonga league fans took to the streets to mark the game against Australia. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds of NZ Police staff criminally investigated since 2021

Almost 40% had been employed for more than 10 years.

Man who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission site

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.

Stalking to become illegal in NZ, punishable by up to five years’ jail

The new law will define stalking as a pattern of behaviours in a 12-month period.