Police
More police in Ōpōtiki as gang members gather for leader's tangi
More police have been brought in to the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki, with about 500 gang members in town. There are fears gang violence could erupt following the killing of prominent Mongrel Mob… Audio
Gang members drive stolen car through spikes into hospital grounds before arrest
Two gang members with a sawn-off shot gun ammunition and cannabis in their vehicle fled police, drove through spikes and into a hospital car park before being arrested, police say.
Two young people arrested, stole sweets, attempted to steal a car
Two young people have been arrested after an aggravated robbery in Levin.
Police increase presence in Ōpōtiki amid homicide investigation
Police are increasing their presence in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki to support a homicide investigation.
Caution urged over text scam suggesting police as source
Authorities are warning people against a text scam in which fraudsters masquerade as the police.
Three wheelchair vans stolen from Christchurch disability service
A disability day service in Christchurch has had three wheelchair vans stolen in the past three weeks.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies in 'disorder related incident'
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in Ōpōtiki died following a "disorder related incident" last night.
Police seek witnesses to Porirua hit-and-run
Police are seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run incident that happened in Porirua in April.
Police investigate reports of gunshots in Northland
Police are investigating reports of gunshots at a property in Northland last night.
Next-generation speed cameras launched in Northland
The first of the country's 'smart' cameras to spot driving offences is going in on a highway in Northland.
Police car collides with bus in central Auckland, officers injured
Two police have been seriously injured after their vehicle collided with a bus while they were responding to an accident.
Man charged following death of Kaikohe woman Linda Woods
Police have arrested and charged a man with manslaughter, burglary and aggravated assault in connection with the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe last week.
Police appeal for information on missing man Veon Smith
Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith, and are asking anyone who has seen him to get in touch.
Sexually motivated burglary led to death of Kaikohe woman, police believe
Before the attack, there was an "odd pattern of occurrences" at the house where Linda Woods died, police say.
Police reveal new electric patrol car to trial on frontline
The police have revealed their new electric patrol car to be trialed on the frontline.
Police vehicles make up 20 percent of the government's light vehicle fleet and this move is part of a wider… Video, Audio
Homicide investigation launched after Kaikohe home invasion
The small northland community of Kaikohe is in shock after a woman was killed overnight after struggling with an intruder in her home. The person was found inside a Taraire Street property in Kaikohe… Audio
Karakia held for Loafers Lodge fire responders
The police have charged a 48 year old man with five counts of murder in their investigation into the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington last month.
The man had already been arrested and charged on two… Audio
Woman dies after intruder breaks into Kaikohe property
A woman has died after an intruder broke into a property in Kaikohe, Northland on Thursday night.
Police said they were called to a Taraire Street property about 11.30pm after reports of an intruder.
…A trail of breadcrumbs towards evidence in McCann search
German prosecutors say a number of items recovered in searches last week may be linked to the Madeleine McCann case, but haven't been confirmed as evidence.
The searches took place around a reservoir… Audio
Use of police dog on man already on the ground ruled unjustified
No warning was given and the suspect was unlikely to escape arrest, the IPCA said.
