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Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more

Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.

Watch: 'Idiot' driver with child in car livestreams high-speed joyride across Otago

The man told viewers watching live that he was a safe driver as he hooned across Otago.

Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu

A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood

Police make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatality

Further charges are possible against the man.

One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu

Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.

Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down

Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.

'Erratic' driver narrowly misses oncoming Auckland motorway traffic as vehicle evades police for 60km

Police say the driver's 'reckless actions' put other road users at risk.

Kicked, punched, stomped: Plea for footage of eight people attacking three

The incidents involved prolonged assaults on the victims.

Member of public assaulted while confronting teens during armed dairy hold up

Police arrest three teens over the attack, one who was caught at another Auckland robbery.

The apologies from police are worthless insults to Māori - Emmy Rākete

The criminologist says another report just highlights police racism.

Letters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relations

OPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.

Three people dead after head-on crash near Geraldine

hree people are dead and two others are seriously injured after a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Geraldine that has closed a state highway. Video / George Heard

Dad's fury as police drop case of son allegedly being dragged underwater at pool

Mike Zhang says decision is 'bulls***' and boy has been mentally affected by incident.

Three people dead after 4WD and people-mover collide head-on in South Canterbury

A 4WD and a people-mover were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to report into police bias

Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to just released ground-breaking report into police bias. Video / Mark Mitchell

Understanding Policing Delivery project findings

Khylee Quince, Chairwoman of the independent board of the Understanding Policing Delivery project, speaks about the first report's findings. Video / Alyse Wright

Major police investigation finds being Māori increases chance of prosecution

The finding comes after a three-year investigation into trust and bias in policing.

Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown

Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.