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Yanfei Bao: Body still not found, search targets new areas
It has been 49 days since real estate agent Yanfei Bao was last seen and today, police looking for her are searching in several new areas.
Police warn fugitive Tom Phillips is dangerous
The police say the Waikato fugitive Tom Phillips is considered dangerous, after he was linked to a bank robbery in Te Kūiti in May.
Police issued a warrant for his arrest yesterday, after he was… Audio
Police obtain warrant to arrest Tom Phillips after bank robbery
Missing man Tom Phillips has been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding and unlawfully possessing a firearm, police say.
Police call for witnesses to Whangārei motorbike crash
Police are calling for witnesses to a crash in which a motorcyclist was killed in Whangārei last week.
One father's dogged determination to get answers
Paul Jones hasn't let up in his drive to get answers over his three year old son's death – but in spite of multiple investigations, the truth appears to be no closer. Audio
Woman arrested after pedestrian struck by vehicle in New Plymouth
A woman has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in New Plymouth early this morning and critically injured.
Man charged with murder in Auckland restaurant homicide
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in the homicide investigation that was launched in Mt Roskill earlier this week.
Mysterious 'help' sign: Search team stand down after no new information
Police say a helicopter scanned the area at the remote West Coast lake this morning and didn't find anything of significance.
Police seize meth, cars, guns and more than $250,000 in crackdown
Police say they have seized cash, methamphetamine, cars, and guns in a crackdown on organised crime in Wellington, Porirua and Palmerston North.
No sign of extra police in Rotorua after mayor's pleas
There's no sign of extra police being sent to Rotorua despite the city's mayor's desperate pleas for help following brutal attacks on two teenage girls in the central city. The beatings happened… Audio
Kids as young as eight involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
A two-day spree in which 59 cars were stolen in Christchurch was kindled after two groups, coordinating via social media, competed to see who could steal the most cars. Audio
Mental health professionals to respond to some 111 calls in new plan
People calling 111 in mental distress will soon be met by a joint response involving police, mental health professionals, ambulance officers, and in some cases, iwi. The Police Minister has announced… Audio
Police officer punching woman an 'unreasonable' use of force - IPCA
The officer should have used a less forceful tactic when a woman bit his arm following an arrest, the watchdog has ruled.
Police, ambulance and mental health co-response teams to be rolled out nationwide
Existing programmes which involve police, mental health professionals and ambulance officers and iwi will be expanded over the next five years.
Rotorua mayor calls for more police after young girl attacked
Rotorua's mayor says the city is in desperate need of extra police and has renewed her call for reinforcements after a young girl was attacked outside the library. It's the second time it's happened… Audio
Officers unjustified in kicking, punching 15-year-old - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found officers were unjustified when they kicked and punched a youth, who had fled from officers.
Yanfei Bao: Police prepare to search sites in Greenpark area
Police investigating the disappearance of Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao are putting the search for her on hold this week.
Corrections hits back after police report detailing problems with electronic bail
The Corrections department has hit back at a leaked internal police report which claims the public is at risk because authorities cannot keep track of the growing number of people on electronically… Audio
Wellington police warn of traffic disruption expected from protests
Wellington traffic could be disrupted by protests planned for Monday and during the next few weeks, police are warning.
Investigation begins into death at Hastings home
Police have launched an investigation after a sudden death following disorder at a home in Hastings.
