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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.

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.

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.

Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating

The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.

Homicide investigation launched after man dropped off at Northland hospital dies

The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.

Gang brawl in Porirua leaves one person in hospital with serious injuries

Police were called to the fight around 1pm today.

A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy

Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.

'You are my servant': Auckland bus driver abused then punched in face

A passenger told the driver it was his country, later unleashing a vicious assault.

Two teenagers arrested in relation to Grey Lynn homicide

“Our investigation is very much ongoing, and is still in the early stages."

Baby death in Christchurch social housing not suspicious - police

The death will be referred to the coroner.

‘People shouldn’t have to put up with this s***’: Mayor takes aim at gangs after shooting

Police urge residents to report violence immediately after early morning incident.

Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car

The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.