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Injured climbers may remain trapped on Mt Cook for days after another freezing night

Rescuers are on standby while they wait for a gap in the weather.

‘Confrontational’ and ‘intrusive’: Careful approach needed on gang-patch ban in home, says Police Association

After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.

Police seek couple who spoke with Upper Hutt dad Bret Hill before he disappeared

Bret Hill was seen having a short talk with a couple walking a small dog, police say.

Crashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accident

Passersby rushed to the aid of the trapped driver.

Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave

Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.

Injured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue efforts

The injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.

Watch: Auckland garage targeted in shooting, police investigating

The garage at the front of the property was unoccupied at the time.

Police investigate East Auckland firearms incident

Armed police scope out the scene on Waddell Ave, Pt England. Video / Supplied

Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest

A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.

Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries

It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.

Focus Live: Police update investigation into the Comancheros

Police announcement on an investigation into the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang.

Watch: Opposition to grill Govt over new violent crime data

Mark Mitchell argues Kiwis feel safer but more work needs to be done to address crime.

Police name Ripiro Beach victim

Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.

Police name women killed in Manawatū crash

The crash closed State Highway 54 for several hours.

'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes

'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'

Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups

OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'

The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes

The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.

Police probing green house bus at property linked to search for missing woman's remains

“Items of interest” were allegedly found at the weekend, but police won't comment.