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One in critical condition after e-scooter crash in Canterbury
Emergency services are at the scene of the serious crash involving a single e-scooter in Christchurch this afternoon.
Woman charged with murder in Hamilton homicide investigation
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a man died at a Hamilton house early this morning.
Sensitive NZ Police video evidence shuffled around US tech companies
Sensitive video evidence compiled by New Zealand police has been shuffled around between US tech companies without them knowing, a newly released document reveals.
US tech companies had NZ police evidence videos
A document shows sensitive police video evidence was shuffled around between US tech companies without the police having any idea.
This has come to light in reports about the risks and costs of the… Audio
Reptile enthusiast likely behind theft of iguana and leopard tortoise
Staff at a reptile park believe a lawbreaking reptile enthusiast may be behind the theft of a rare green iguana and leopard tortoise. Audio
Second man arrested over deadly Gisborne brawl
The man was injured during the brawl and charged upon his release from hospital.
Family group charged with stealing $16,000 worth of groceries
The trio took six trolleys worth of groceries without paying and were arrested while trying to flee on foot, police say.
Police in Gisborne investigating fatal party
Police in Gisborne still need to talk to about 60 witnesses as they investigate a multiple stabbing at 21st birthday party where two people were killed and three injured.
One of the two who died was… Audio
As it happened: Police give update after Gisborne brawl left two dead
The man arrested after the brawl was an uninvited guest to the 21st birthday party, police confirm.
Man arrested after gunfire, armed police stand-off in Auckland
Police set up cordons and negotiated with a man to come out of a house after reports of gunfire.
'Chaotic scene, high emotion': Man in court after two killed in birthday party stabbing
Police have revealed more details about what led to a deadly 100-person brawl. Audio
20,000 more retail crimes reported in a year
There were nearly 20% more reported victimisations of stores than the year before, new police figures show.
Watch: Canine crime-busters hit the beat
A new cohort of police dogs and their handlers have graduated from the Dog Training Centre in Upper Hutt.
Gulf Harbour woman not necessarily from overseas - police
The fact that police do not hold her DNA does not necessarily mean she was from overseas, a detective inspector says. Audio
Auckland woman records one of NZ's highest-ever breath-alcohol tests
A roadside test revealed a breath-alcohol level of 2178 micrograms, almost nine times the legal limit.
New retail crime figures should be wake-up call says Dairy and Business Owners' Group
The Dairy and Business Owners' Group say startling new retail crime figures should be a wake-up call for the government that action is urgently needed.
Police data released to the group shows retail… Audio
Police and defence force warns cuts could weaken services
The top brass at police and defence have warned MPs the government's spending cuts could weaken frontline services.
Public sector bosses have been questioned at Parliament's Select Committees over… Audio
Police confiscation net widens
The proceeds of crime laws have traditionally been used to target gangs and drug dealers. Now police have their eyes on a new target, and that's left businesses feeling vulnerable. Audio
Cordon lifted in Auckland CBD after police stand-off with armed man
A cordon has been lifted and traffic is flowing again around Hobson Street in central Auckland after police were caught in a stand-off with a man with a gun for almost three hours on Monday morning.
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One critically injured in Auckland crash
A section of road in Onehunga is closed after the crash.