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Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona

Members of the public are urged not to approach him.

'A nightmare': Heroic neighbour recounts efforts to save slain teen after Taranaki fight

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.

Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Jurors hear from Canadian rope expert

Detectives have questioned the rope used in Pauline Hanna's death.

Person killed in Waimamaku accident may have been struck by a vehicle, police say

One person killed after Waimamaku road accident

Alyxes and Chloe found safe and well

The two girls were reported missing by their families.

Behind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens next

The discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.

'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident

Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.

Philip Polkinghorne trial: How a suicide call-out morphed into a murder investigation

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.

Promising young rugby league player killed after Taranaki altercation

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.

'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community

"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."

Confrontation at Pukekohe cinema after mums brought own snacks

Patrons of Cinema 3 in Pukekohe have filmed a confrontation with staff who called police after they refused to leave the cinema following a row over movie snacks.

Yanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expected

The Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.

Suspicious fire breaks out at barber shop in Royal Oak

Fire investigators are at Bentley's Barbers on Manukau Rd following the blaze.

'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister says

The minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.

Police officer hospitalised after falling through liquor store window

Police confirmed an officer is receiving treatment for moderate lacerations.

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.

25yo charged with murder after teen dies in Taranaki

Police remain at address of altercation to conduct scene examination.

Police hope Yanfei Bao autopsy will help ‘tell a full story’ after remains found

The Christchurch 44-year-old has been missing for more than a year.