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Police say gang patches are a license to print money. But what counts as gang insignia, and what will police be able to about them under the new law?

A total 137 charges have been laid against the gang's members and associates after a three-year probe.

She was 35-year-old Jasmaine Corin Reihana of Paihia.

The dog owner's family said the animals were stolen while they were in Auckland getting cancer treatment. Audio

Coroner Michael Robb says it was "abundantly clear" the officer made a decision as he was running toward Shargin Stephens that he was going to shoot him if he did not drop his weapon.

The gang members were charged with a range of offences, including possession of offensive weapons and drugs.

A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.

About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell have announced a 22 percent drop in assaults in the Auckland CBD in the past year.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.

The news comes despite a new policy forbidding live use except in rare situations where there is an immediate risk to life.

Police hope the new CCTV images will provide a breakthrough in finding the killer of Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki.

Police say the fires were started in the early hours of the morning in cars parked in people's driveways in the suburb of Tikipunga.

Commissioners recommended police review or re-investigate cases of abuse - but police won't say whether they've done so. Audio

After a spate of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe.

The 45-year-old man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court.

Police want to hear from any residents on Hamilton street where 8-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti was killed.

Police were called to a vehicle on fire at Ripiro Beach, north of Dargaville, on Monday morning.