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Facebook Marketplace dispute ends in car chase, gun being pointed
Armed police managed to stop a vehicle using road spikes at Taipā Bridge, Northland.
Emergency crews rush to Hawkes Bay Airport after plane alert
The small plane's nose landing gear appeared to be damaged, police said, but it landed safely.
'They're going to kill': Police urge public to dob in dirt bikers
Police say the Eagle helicopter and dozens of staff were diverted to try and split a group of 40 bikers. Audio
Area around Mount Maunganui to open when safe - mayor
Police have completed recovery work at the landslide, and Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale said he was hopeful streets could be reopened in a number of days.
Roads closed, cordons in place as hundreds gathered for Auckland protests
The first protest was led by Destiny Church-affiliated Freedom and Rights Coalition, and the second by Toitū te Aroha across Auckland's CBD.
Inside Andrew Coster's resignation
The former police commissioner told staff he was "sorry" to be leaving the Social Investment Agency in the wake of the report.
Quarter of New Zealanders report little or no trust in police
However, a new poll also shows most people's positions were not rattled by the recent Jevon McSkimming scandals. Audio
Man critically injured after overnight assault in Hamilton
The man was found by police on Avalon Drive with significant injuries police say are consistent with an assault.
Man charged in connection to Palmerston North shooting
The 33-year-old was found by police in a stolen car.
Police did not attend Mt Maunganui campground after call
The call about a disorder incident referenced a potential landslip about three hours before a deadly landslide.
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Blenheim, police say.
Mahurangi River search: Body of swept away driver found
A body has been recovered from the Mahurangi River, police say, after a man was swept away in a car on Wednesday.
Homicide investigation launched following Clutha death
It comes after a woman died at a Clutha property and a man remains in a critical condition in hospital.
E-scooter rider dies after being struck by train
A person has died after being struck by a train while riding an e-scooter in Christchurch's Addington this morning.
Grandmother, grandchild killed in Pāpāmoa landslide
RNZ understands the two people who died after a landslide engulfed a house on Welcome Bay Road are a grandmother and a grandchild.
'Ill-advised': Film crew told about Tom Phillips shootout before family
Police have apologised to the family in person, saying the situation was "very regrettable".
Cyclist dies after crash on SH2 in Dannevirke
Police said it happened near the intersection with Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke at 5.15am.
Wife of man swept away holding on to hope he's still alive
The ex-fisherman's wife believes he will survive with his strength, wisdom and familiarity with the water.
Elation as Winton's long security camera impasse sorted
The installation of new surveillance cameras was stalled over costs and unresolved privacy issues.
Man arrested after ramming stolen car into police vehicle
A 36-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, failing to stop, reckless driving, and assault with a weapon.
