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'Call the police': Woman on phone to boyfriend during Auckland home invasion

The woman ended the call quickly when she heard a loud 'bang' downstairs.

Audrey Young: Solicitor-General and Attorney-General clash over prosecution guidelines

COMMENT: Judith Collins expressed disquiet about the new guidelines.

Northlander shocked police failed to attend attempted dog theft and assault

Kaikohe man called 111 after someone tried to steal his Rottweilers and punch him.

Man critically injured following an assault in Auckland Central

A man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by two individuals on Auckland's Queen Street this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conference

Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Police to axe 173 jobs in bid to save more than $50m over four years

Police say no frontline roles will be part of the cost-cutting measure.

Thieves damage several stores in Waikato spree

Several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.

'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolved

The Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.

Police apologise for one of NZ's worst miscarriages of justice

Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.

One person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incident

It was reported at around 12.40pm.

Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest

Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.

Police probe after sudden death in Christchurch

The person was taken to hospital in critical condition where they have since died.

House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say

One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

'I have your puppy': Woman claims six weeks of phone harassment over missing dog

Nina said she has been subject to several weeks of harassment over the phone.

Man who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against police

Alexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.

One dead following two-vehicle crash on Lewis Pass

One person taken to hospital in critical condition has since died.

Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi

Police arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Five arrested after alleged kidnapping, home invasion in upmarket Auckland suburb

The five allegedly forced entry and presented weapons to an occupant at the address.