Police
Tree blocks Karapiro's SH1
Police say the highway is expected to stay closed for some time.
Two dead, four wounded in UK synagogue terrorist attack
Greater Manchester police said the suspect, who was wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, was shot dead by officers.
Man aged 70 arrested for taking meth on ferry
The man is facing 13 charges related to the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.
Homicide probe launched after death of Greymouth man
Donald Baikie, 67, was found dead at a property on Chapel Street around 12.15pm on 30 September.
'Insufficient evidence' to prove Manurewa Marae corruption
Authorities are still looking into other potential offences and privacy breaches after allegations the marae misused Census data.
Seventh teen arrested over fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria
A 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure and is set to appear in Napier District Court on 9 October.
Accusation police officer inappropriately accessed a rape complainant's file
RNZ understands the officer began a sexual relationship with a woman he met after she made a complaint of sexual assault.
Health NZ to undertake review in Bay of Plenty homicide
A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court on charges of murder, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police cordon off property in search for wanted man
State Highway 10 has reopened in the Far North after an Armed Offenders Squad callout near Karikari Peninsula.
CCTV released of missing Christchurch teen
The search over the coming days will focus on the coastline between Godley Head and Pines Beach, police say.
No sightings of woman who disappeared from Auckland six weeks ago
The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.
Police probe sudden death in Greymouth
They were notified of an incident around Tainui Street and Chapel Street at 12.15pm.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Watch: Machete found months after bus stop killing of Kyle Whorrall
Police say they are looking to arrest another person in relation to the fatal attack. Audio
New police unit in Henderson, Auckland made 17 arrests in its first few weeks
Four people were arrested for shoplifting around Henderson Town Centre last weekend, Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson says.
Firearms regulator probe launched after workplace concerns
A comprehensive review of Firearms Safety Authority has begun following concerns over its workplace culture, including intimate relationships as well as financial practices.
Three-year pilot of new anti-organised crime structure mooted
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading.
Changing the future for organised crime
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading. Audio
Residents fundraising for speed camera to deter boy racers
There's concern some of the drivers are using the narrow roads between Lyttleton Harbour bays as a race track. Audio
Mental health minister's office briefed on Bay of Plenty homicide
The mental health minister's office has been briefed after a woman allegedly murdered one person and seriously injured another inside a car.
