Officer scribbled coded message on hand after Polkinghorne’s sworn statement
Prosecutors say the surgeon strangled his wife but tried to pass it as a suicide.
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The Christchurch 44-year-old has been missing for more than a year.
Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named
Police have released the name of the bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu last week.
Christchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed found
Yanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.
A new search has begun for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao
Police have started a new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / Kurt Bayer
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Officers are back on a private farmland area they have searched before.
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'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby game
Police said no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.
One dead after car catches fire following Northland crash
An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.
Firearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committee
The orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage
One person was critically injured and died a short time later.
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ Herald
Study finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reporting
More than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.
Injuries during violent incident at Wairoa rugby match
Police say no firearms were used in disorder at rugby match.
Police clamp down on illegal street racing; five cars seized
Last night saw an increased presence of illegal street racers in Hutt Valley and Porirua.
Police probe after person found in serious condition in Onekawa
A scene guard was in place after person taken to hospital in serious condition.
Late-night fight at old Paeroa racecourse leaves one hospitalised
Police are looking for the offender.
'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot
"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.
I believe joining a gang is not good but understand why many do – Dave Letele
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Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ Herald
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
Abuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laid
The Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
'We need to leave right now': Bodyguard rushes Luxon out of law and order press conference
Prime Minister said Auckland's streets feel safer, moments later he was whisked away.
Meth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrested
Meth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.
Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church
The Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.
Andrew Coster rules out second term as Police Commissioner
His term expires on April 2 next year and he 'expects to finish on that date'.
PM repeats calls for people to come forward if they have info on alleged 80s paedophile ring
Luxon says the report included no evidence to support allegations.
'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-in
The area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.
Two men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasion
Police were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.