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Police Commissioner and Police Minister reveal specialised gang task force
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced a National Gang Unit to crack down on gang crime and gangs’ anti-social behaviour. Video / NZ Herald
National Gang Unit set up to crack down on violence, drug crime
The Police Commissioner is set to make the announcement in Auckland today.
Focus Live: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcement
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks to media.
Missing Hamilton woman now found safe and well
Police thought she might have been taking shelter somewhere in Hamilton.
NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam
The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.
'Felt like a lifetime': Man arrested over Porirua woman's 2019 cold case death
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Gangbusters: Govt to reveal new task force targeting organised crime
The gang crackdown is set to feature a specialist anti-crime squad.
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
Watch: Shocking moment man who stole car with baby inside dumps infant on roadside
A spokesman said the car had been 'driven all over Taranaki in the weekend'.
Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence
The inquest is in its third and final week.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roof
Police negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.
'Do not approach': Police appeal for sightings of wanted man
Police ask the public to phone 111 if they see 33-year-old Quaid Clements.
Police investigate fatal crash in Mangōnui
Police are investigating the fatal crash near the Far North town of Mangōnui last night.
Can you dig it? Person arrested after fleeing police in 18-tonne front-end loader
The vehicle eventually drove erratically through a fence into the Masterton Showgrounds.
Meth ‘kingpin’ stripped of $80k in Louis Vuitton, Versace goods, gold jewellery
Police said the offending had unlawfully benefitted him to the tune of $191,350.
Criminals printing guns to look like toys, police say
Police are seeing more 3D-printed guns, but the number is still small in context.
Skeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?
Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.
'Chilling sounds of tyres screeching': Victim describes moments before fatal Wellington hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.
Gulf Harbour body in bag homicide update: Woman had organ removed, and other details
Police share details of woman's medical history, ethnicity and approximate age.
Youths to face court over South Auckland crime spree in stolen car
The youths were caught by police after a Māngere break-in and a fleeing-driver incident.
'Did I kill someone?' - Drunk driver asks police after hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.
Ponsonby shooting: Police 'well advanced' on planning, monitoring for gunman's funeral
Hone Kay-Selwyn's funeral is coming up and will likely be attended by gang members.
Two-truck crash on State Highway 29 leaves debris blocking road
The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.
Auckland police monitor Killer Beez gang convoy for Ponsonby gunman
Killer Beez gang members travelled in convoy with the body of Hone Kay-Selwyn.
'I gunned it': Fleeing Merc thief's interview after 70yo owner died in watery crash
'I was knocked out and bleeding - I thought I was dead,' Kyle Clarke told police.
Homicide investigation under way after fatal Northland house fire, police release photo of man
Police have released a photo of a person they want to ID after a fatal fire in Northland.
Killer Beez gang convoy heads to Auckland with Hone Kay-Selwyn's body
Auckland police are monitoring the convoy with support from the Eagle helicopter.
'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's death
Paul Jones believes his son was murdered.
14 youths arrested over spate of Auckland vehicle thefts and incidents
One driver tried to hide a vehicle from police but rolled it down a bank.
Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy towards Rotorua for Ponsonby gunman
The body of the shooter was removed from a rural property yesterday.
Ponsonby Rd shooter was son of celebrated filmmaker Don Selwyn
The gunman was Hone Kay-Selwyn. He killed Robert Sidney Horne on Sunday night.
Alleged hit and run: Runaway truck hits worker on Remuera street and flees
Police probe after man has serious injuries to his legs and pelvis.
Empathy missing in action as MPs take pay rise
OPINION: On what planet would MPs think they deserve a big pay rise while others struggle?