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Teenager using fake cop lights stopped female drivers - police
The 17-year-old allegedly attached red and blue flashing lights to his vehicle in Northland, police say.
Solving the World's Problems
NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson talks crime on Queen St, the PM's walkabout last Friday, and the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in care. Audio
Police pursuit of stolen car breached parts of policy
The car later crashed, killing one of the occupants.
Christchurch City Councillor hopes discovery of Yanfei Bao's body will bring closure
A Christchurch city councillor hopes the discovery of remains in police's year-long search for real estate agent Yanfei Bao will bring some closure to a case that's gripped the community. Anna Sargent… Audio
Murder charge laid after man dies in fight at Taranaki home
Police were called to the scene in Taranaki after calls from neighbours, a detective inspector says.
Yanfei Bao: Tip with 'specific direction' led police to remains
A shallow grave was found on a previously-searched farm today. New information prompted the police investigation team to return.
Police search farmland near Christchurch for Yanfei Bao
Police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao. Christchurch reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Three dead after 'horrific' truck and car crash in Rangitikei
The three people were found dead at the scene on State Highway 1 in Hunterville this afternoon.
Man in hospital after stabbing during brawl, police looking for offender
A fight involving a number of people had started at a nearby house and spilled onto the road.
Police continue to crack down on boy racers in Wellington
Police say many of the racers travelled in from out of the district to take part in street racing.
Police on the hunt for video of shooting and West Auckland brawl
Two men have been arrested after a person was shot during a large fight in West Auckland, with police saying people filmed the incident happening - and they want footage.
Person dies in farm incident near Morrinsville
A person has died in a workplace incident on a farm near Morrinsville.
Police send supervisor overseas for week, and zero reporting back
A senior police supervisor spent a week overseas looking into facial recognition technology, without producing a single report about it.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 July 2024
On today's episode, Presbyterian Support Otago says it is open to a police investigation, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in care revealed the organisation destroyed the… Audio
Neighbours at war leads to police call and arrests
Two people will appear in the Dunedin District Court following tension between two neighbours.
Presbyterian Support Otago open to police investigation
Presbyterian Support Otago says it is open to a police investigation, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in care revealed the organisation destroyed the records of the children in… Audio
Person hospitalised after home invasion
Police want to hear from anyone who knows about a home invasion in Flat Bush.
Northland man charged over death of off-duty police officer
Gail Shepherd was the sole charge constable at Kohukohu for several years.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 13: Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the Coalition
Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and… Video, Audio
Police seize 'plethora of firearms' in Gisborne
Two men have been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and explosives.