Police
One dead, seven injured in two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to State Highway 3 near Pembroke around 11pm.
One dead after motorcycle crash in Waikato
The crash was reported to emergency services around 5.35am.
Gang funeral in Napier expected to cause traffic delays
A prominent gang member will be farewelled Saturday afternoon and large numbers of mourners have travelled into Hawke's Bay, police said.
What we know about the probe into the deputy police commissioner
The country's second-most senior cop, Jevon McSkimming, is on leave amid a probe RNZ understands involves alleged inappropriate conduct with a staffer. Audio
Lake Hāwea residents question why murder invest took so long
Lake Hāwea residents are questioning why police didn't launch a murder investigation until eight months after a woman's death. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hawke's Bay police engage with gang members ahead of tangi
In the lead up to a large gang tangi, Hawke's Bay police have been engaging with locals, gang leaders and whanau of the deceased. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Deputy police commissioner on leave pending investigation
The country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police officers caught on video twirling around stripper's pole
An investigation has been launched after the video emerged.
Deputy police commissioner on leave amid investigations
The second most powerful police officer in the country is being investigated by his employer and the police watchdog.
Three arrested, drugs, weapons, cash seized in Taranaki police operation
Taranaki police have arrested three people and seized 1kg of methamphetamine along with rifles, pistols, cash and other drugs.
'Concerning' jump in cocaine, meth use
Testing shows a more than 100 percent increase in meth use and 86 percent increase for cocaine.
Cause of massive Canterbury fire found
The Bridge Hill fire is now under control, with drone teams up overnight checking for hotspots. Audio
Refugees turn out for police recruitment drive
Refugees have turned out in force for a police recruitment drive. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Police officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during flood rescue
Detective constable Patrick Noiseux was swept underwater while trying to reach seven civilians. When he came up, nobody else could be seen.
New police boss tight-lipped on frontline risk of firearms reform
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has stopped short of giving MPs his opinion on how the coalition's gun law changes could impact officer safety.
Needles found in food at Auckland supermarket
Police are investigating after needles were found in two different food products at a supermarket in Auckland. Massey University Professor of Marketing analytics Dr Bodo Lang spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Police name men missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook
Three men who went missing after attempting to climb Aoraki Mount Cook over the weekend have still not been found. Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Excessive': Officer grabbed child by throat, pushed her into wall
The child and her brother were also unlawfully detained and unjustifiably handcuffed, the IPCA says.
'Some challenges' after changes to mental health callouts - police, Health NZ
A joint review into how the first month of changes has gone will begin next week.
'What the hell is going on?' Surprise at raids in affluent Wellington suburbs
Two men were arrested after raids in Khandallah and Hataitai saw cash, cocaine, and cars seized by police.
