Police
Taranaki police arrest seven teens accused of car thefts and assaults
Taranaki police have arrested seven teenagers who are believed to have had a role in a series of assaults, thefts and driving offences in Stratford.
Ruakākā homicide case: Police investigate suppression order breaches online
Police are investigating any online mentions of the woman charged with murdering two children in Northland last week, who by court order cannot be named.
Coroner to look into man and step-son's 2015 disappearance
The Coroner will this week look into whether a Queenstown man and his step-son are dead or just missing since their 2015 disappearance.
In 2015 John Beckenridge took his 11-year old stepson Mike… Audio
Child dies following a drowning in Tauranga
A child has drowned in an incident this morning at a Tauranga park.
Northland highway closed after fatal crash
One person has died after a crash on State Highway 11 at Kawakawa in Northland.
'Disgust' after Australian police taser 95-year-old woman
The next few days will be "critical" for a 95-year-old woman who was tasered by a New South Wales police officer the state's police commissioner says.
Loafers Lodge fire: Five bodies found, with four removed from the scene
Police are still unable to give a definite death toll from the Loafers Lodge fire, but have confirmed that five bodies have been found. Watch the latest update from police here.
Man charged with arson after fatal hostel fire
A man will appear in court this afternoon on two counts of arson in relation to Tuesday's deadly fire, and police are not ruling out further serious charges. At least six people died in the fire at… Audio
Loafers Lodge fire a 'harrowing night' - emergency call taker
A man has been arrested and charged with arson in relation to the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington on Monday night. He is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court on Friday and police… Audio
Loafers Lodge Fire: Man charged with arson
Police have arrested a man in relation to the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington on Monday night. He's been charged with two counts of arson and is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court… Audio
Police retrieving bodies from Loafers Lodge after fatal fire
In Wellington, police have begun recovering bodies from the scene of the deliberately-lit Loafers Lodge fire. The fire broke out in the Newtown building just after midnight on Tuesday, but it's still… Video, Audio
Searchers find body in ranges near Nelson
A body has been found by search teams in the Richmond Range, police say.
Watch: Police are treating the Loafers Lodge fire as arson
The fatal fire at Loafers Lodge is being treated as arson, and Police Inspector Dion Bennett says due to that, it is also a homicide inquiry.
Seven arrested after reports of shot fired during confrontation
Police have arrested seven people after reports a firearm was fired during a confrontation in a Palmerston North suburb.
Police treating Loafers Lodge fire as suspicious
Fire and Emergency have handed the scene of the Loafers Lodge fire over to police, who say they are treating it as suspicious.
Council buys gang pad, immediately tears it down
The council said the purchase of the Meadows Road property was confirmed today, and the building was demolished this afternoon.
Investigation underway in Ruakākā after 2 bodies found
Northland police are investigating the discovery of two bodies at a property in Ruakākā this morning. They were called to a property on Peter Snell Drive. RNZ reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Max Towle. Audio
Gang members flood into Palmerston North after death
Police have named a man killed in a suspected homicide in Palmerston North, as gang members congregate in the city.
Pike River families hopeful for prosecution after more remains found
The father of one of the Pike River miners says the discovery of more remains is upsetting for some but another step towards justice. Audio
Health and safety lawyer on Abbey Caves tragedy
WorkSafe and Police have begun their investigations into the death of Whāngarei Boys High School student Karnin Ahorangi Petera, who died at the Abbey Caves.
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