AOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chase
Residents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.
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Gunfire has damaged the home’s outside walls and one has gone through a glass pane.
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
'Heavy-handed' boy racer crackdown could isolate youth, say critics
Police say a growing antisocial element at boy racer events has become concerning.
Advertising worker – an ex-All Black's daughter – in court over alleged hit-and-run death
An advertising industry worker faces two charges after death of 'devoted' dad, husband.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
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The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.
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Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
'It's their choice': Police minister defends boot camp 'blueprint'
Documents revealed the proposed boot camp 'blueprint' was causing 'severe distress'.
Three arrested after armed police and specialist teams search rural Waikato property
Police could be seen digging up large items on the property.
'Really scary': Witness shaken by youth knife fight in Auckland mall
Police spoke with the youths involved and seized the knife.
Motorists reminded to keep eye out for cattle on Whangārei Heads Road
There is no signage or other mode of warning about the risk.
NY officer fatally shoots 13-year-old on ground
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Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside
Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
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Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
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'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air
Three witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.
'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge return
Nicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.
Have you seen Rachel? Police concern for Huntly woman missing since yesterday
Residents urged to check their properties.
Youths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolen
The spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.
'Beautiful person': Mother of two slain on Auckland's North Shore, man charged with murder
A 51yo appeared in court today and a scene examination is ongoing at Wyvern Place.
Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
Missing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractor
Police said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.
Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
Smash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrested
An 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.
Police crack down boy racer 'skid meets' involving 100 cars
More than 100 cars were involved in boy racer events on Thursday night.
Driver who said flipping off police was free speech awarded $288,000
A US driver who made obscene gesture to police won a huge amount of compensation.
Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.
Physical search not the focus of latest phase in Tom Phillips investigation, police reveal
"There is a vast area in which Tom and the children could potentially be."
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
Three injured in crash involving police vehicle
A police officer, social worker and member of the public hurt in crash.