Police
Christchurch Kāinga Ora death 'unexplained' - police
Emergency services were called to a Barrington Street property on Wednesday afternoon - but police are not confirming a child died.
Queenstown police seize drugs, guns and cash
Search warrants were issued after Queenstown Lakes police noticed an increase in drug use in the area.
Road near Auckland Airport closed after crash
Police say they have closed a Papatoetoe road after a pedestrian was hit by a car.
How gangs get guns: What are straw buyers and how do they work?
Almost 40 people have been busted onselling guns, including former gun store employees - and many are going to gangs. Audio
Police bust cannabis growing operation involving migrants
Police say they have busted a cannabis growing operation that involves migrant workers forced to mind houses with such dodgy wiring that they're at risk of burning down. Counties Manukau East Police… Audio
Police spend millions on station they moved out of five years ago
Staff left the Auckland station in 2019 - but the bills have continued mounting up.
Arrest made in Onehunga homicide investigation
A man has been arrested after the death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga on Saturday night.
Seal silly season: Baby kekeno blocking roads
The period from June to September is commonly referred to as "seal silly season".
Taser use on mentally ill people doubles
Mental health advocates are slamming the police's high use of tasers, saying "violence is being done to people who are not well".
Man arrested as part of investigation into Blockhouse Bay murder
The police say they've arrested a man as part of their investigation into the murder of Stephen Thorpe in Blockhouse Bay last Saturday. Auckland reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hunter fatally shot in Tolaga Bay named
Enquiries into the man's death was ongoing, while another man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, police say.
Police keeping 'open mind' on offender's mode of escape
Anyone who saw suspicious activity after Stephen Thorne's death in Blockhouse Bay is encouraged to contact police.
Officer unjustified in punching man multiple times in jaw during arrest - IPCA
The incident took place in December 2022.
Southern motorway reopens after fatal crash
Auckland's southern motorway between Bombay and Ramarama re-opened after Waka Kotahi worked through the night to put in place a temporary wire rope barrier. Waka Kotahi's Auckland System's Manager… Audio
Police provide more details of Blockhouse Bay death
Police have provided more details on a violent struggle before the death of a man in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay on Saturday. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Quiet' man killed at Auckland park, investigation underway
A friend of the man who was killed at an Auckland Park says he was a quiet man who kept to himself. A homicide investigation is underway into the death at the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club on Saturday… Audio
Police hit by suspected drunk driver
The patrol car will likely be written off as a result of the crash in Lower Hutt.
Blockhouse Bay death: Police appeal for sightings of person on foot
The person thought to be connected to the sudden death of a man at a sports ground likely left the scene on foot, leaving the critically injured man to die, police say.
Man charged with murder after death in Pātea
It had been described by police as a "family harm incident".
Police databases outdated and flawed, stocktake finds
About 40 percent of victims' information could not be collected at the time of an offence, mainly due to the complexity of the situation.
