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400% increase in ram raids, few prosecutions - police data
A police report suggests groups of ram raiders are meeting in juvenile detention, and almost two thirds are escaping prosecution.
Three arrested for 20 burglaries in Māhia
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested three people - two in their 20s, one 17-year-old - for a night-time burglary spree in Māhia.
Man arrested, gun, cannabis seized in Christchurch gang crackdown
A 38-year-old man associated with the Killer Beez gang has been arrested in Christchurch as part of the police's ongoing gang crackdown.
Fourth arrest made in Mark Hohua homicide probe
Police have arrested a fourth man over the death of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatāne.
Police in Greymouth seek information over historical sex crimes
Greymouth police are asking for victims of historical sexual abuse to come forward after a local man admitted charges of abuse he carried out mroe than 30 years.
Armed man remains critical, shot by police in Grey Lynn
A man remains in a critical condition tonight, after being shot by police in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
Police say the man was armed.. and shooting at his own, empty, home.
Felix Walton… Video, Audio
Police union calls for added protection after assault on officer
A police union president says courts need to send a clear message to anyone who attacks officers.
Police hunt for man who robbed Auckland bank
The hunt is on for man who carried out an aggravated robbery of a bank in Auckland's North Shore.
Grey Lynn shooting scene update
Police remain at the scene of a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
Armed police swarmed Wallingford Street shortly after 5pm on Monday after reports of a man in an agitated state was… Audio
Man in critical condition after being shot by police in Auckland
A 32-year-old has been shot and seriously injured by police investigating a firearms incident in Grey Lynn.
One dead, two seriously injured after SH5 crash
One person has died and two people are seriously injured after a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera.
Glendene shooting victims were father and daughter
The two victims found shot dead at a West Auckland address yesterday were a father and daughter.
Police seize $2.4m in cash, drugs and firearm in Auckland raids
Police have seized $2.4 million in cash, a firearm and drugs in raids over the last week in Auckland.
Ten people arrested in Whangārei crime investigation
Several arrests have been made in Whangārei as part of an investigation on ram raids and youth-related offending.
Gang crackdown: National, Greens unimpressed, expert says moves 'well-targeted'
The government's gang crackdown has ignited opposition from both sides of the political spectrum but gained a thumbs-up from one of the country's foremost gang experts. Audio
Government has not been slow to crack down on gangs - Chris Hipkins
The Police Minister rejects the idea the government has been slow to act on gangs and doesn't accept they have bowed to political pressure.
Under new plans to crack down on gangs, police will have… Audio
Government gang plan ignites opposition from all sides
The Government's gang crackdown has failed to defuse the political grenade - instead igniting opposition from both sides of the spectrum.
Labour has come under enormous pressure to bring gang crime… Audio
'Huff, very little stuff' - Barrister on new gang plans
The government is expanding police powers in a bid to crack down on gang violence.
Under the new legislation officers will be able to search and seize gang properties, cars and motorbikes.
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Watch: Police Minister announces new measures to help tackle gangs
Police will have expanded powers for dealing with gang violence including a new intimidation offence, but stronger search and seize powers will still need a warrant.
Neighbours describe hearing Henderson shooting
Neighbours of a woman who was shot dead last night have spoken about hearing gunshots.
The police say a person is in custody and they do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.
One man -… Audio
