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Gang patches in public won't be tolerated under new laws, police say
The new laws will come into effect on 21 November.
Police to monitor hīkoi opposing Treaty Principles bill
Police have set up a 'Major Operations Centre' to monitor the national hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles bill. Superintendent Kelly Ryan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man dies after police interaction at Auckland City Mission site
After officers arrived to speak to the man, he fell and "suffered a serious head injury", acting superintendent says.
SH1 reopens after south Auckland crash
Auckland's Southern Motorway has reopened after a serious crash on Saturday near the suburb of Conifer Grove in Manukau.
Police seize $11m from gangs in ten months
Auckland police have seized over $11 million worth of assets from gangs since January more than four times what was seized in the same period last year.
Police dog, quick callers lead to three arrests after robbery
Three youth have been arrested after police say a tracking dog followed their scent after an armed robbery at a petrol station.
Police accused of leaving children alone after arrests
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has rejected claims that police left young children to fend for themselves after their parents had been arrested during an operation in Opotiki. Te Whakatohea kaikorero… Audio
Top mental health clinician on govt changes to system for police
Health New Zealand's top mental health clinician says the new system for police to hand over people in mental crisis will be safer. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Explosion heard as police, NZDF respond to phosphorus canisters
The road was cordoned off for safety while the New Zealand Defence Force explosive disposal team dealt with the cannisters.
Police probing alleged $2m MSD fraud seize cash, property
Police have obtained a restraining order over real estate and bank funds owned by two men allegedly involved in a $2 million fraud against the Ministry of Social Development.
Police reducing time spent on mental health callouts
A senior nurse said he's filled with dread at the prospect of police pulling back from their involvement with mental health patients. Starting today, Police are reducing the time they'll spend on… Audio
33-year-old charged with murder after woman found stabbed
Armed police have been guarding an address in Brandon Road overnight after a family harm incident.
Risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances that don't show up on saliva tests.
The risk that roadside drug testing could make our roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
The risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
Tongan workers injured after bus rolls over
At least 15 people have been injured after a bus carrying Tongan workers rolled, between Rotorua and Taupō.
Scissor-wielding car jacker takes vehicle - police
A Christchurch driver was forced out of their car by a person who threatened them with a pair of scissors.
Man dies after motorcycle crash in Chatham Islands
A man has died after a motorbike crash in the Chatham Islands.
Driver dies after police pursuit in Rotorua
The police complaints authority is investigating after a person died in a crash in Ōwhata, on the outskirts of the city.
Police rebuked after shooting at fleeing, armed man
Officers led a half-hour pursuit of the man, who pointed a gun at police cars several times during the chase in 2021.
