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Death at illegal street racing events 'only a matter of time'
An "evil" criminal element combined with the social media "sensationalism factor" are contributing to increasing violence, police say.
Police to deploy 500 extra officers
Police have detailed where the planned 500 extra police officers will be deployed, including 160 for Community Beat Teams and 77 to focus on gangs. Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
Revealed: Police accessed second facial recognition tool
Police say staff connected to Facecheck.ID 274 times simply to look into the tool, rather than use it. Audio
Police access controversial online facial recognition website
Police staff have had unauthorised access to a controversial online facial recognition website described by its critics as "stalkerware by design". Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Explainer: What is a gang patch and what will happen when they are banned?
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?
Watch: Police allege Comancheros were funding 'military-style' training for members
A total 137 charges have been laid against the gang's members and associates after a three-year probe.
Woman found dead in a burning car identified by police
She was 35-year-old Jasmaine Corin Reihana of Paihia.
Police investigating 31 dogs taken from Northland property
The dog owner's family said the animals were stolen while they were in Auckland getting cancer treatment. Audio
Police officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him - coroner
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.
Police use gang conflict warrant to arrest five in Wairoa
The gang members were charged with a range of offences, including possession of offensive weapons and drugs.
SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
Marathon runners dodge disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.
'Auckland is turning a corner' - Luxon on drop in assaults
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.
Three injured in Wellington collision
Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.
Revealed: Police used facial recognition 89 times since 2022
The news comes despite a new policy forbidding live use except in rare situations where there is an immediate risk to life.
Police release CCTV images in Dargaville homicide investigation
Police hope the new CCTV images will provide a breakthrough in finding the killer of Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki.
Whangārei residents warned to be vigilant after a spate of car fires
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.
Abuse in Care: Police silent on response to inquiry findings
Commissioners recommended police review or re-investigate cases of abuse - but police won't say whether they've done so. Audio
Police silent on response to Abuse in Care Inquiry findings
Police are refusing to say what, if any, work they are doing as a result of the revelations of violence and neglect exposed by the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. Morning Report… Audio