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Hunter fatally shot in Ureweras, police investigating
A hunter has been shot and killed in the Urewera Ranges, sparking a police investigation.
Baby Ru homicide: Police say scene was 'altered'
Police searching for items in connection to the death of Baby Ru in Lower Hutt now say they believe they were deliberately removed from the scene, which was 'cleaned' before officers arrived.
Cordons stood down after bomb squad clears packages found in central Wellington
Cordons have been lifted in central Wellington after two suspicious packages were left outside buildings, nearby the US and Israeli embassies.
No mistrial if High Court guidelines had been available - police
The police say they probably would not have caused a mistrial at a murder trial if they had had High Court guidelines.
Another round of 'unsettling' emails
Hospitals and religious institutions throughout the country have received another barrage of "unsettling" and "concerning emails", after threats were made by email last month.
Woman charged with murder after Mt Wellington death
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder as police investigate the death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington.
Police investigating after man found dead at Mt Wellington property
Responding to a report of a man being injured, police arrived to find him dead. They're now talking to a woman who was at the address.
Murder accused receives shotgun threat in courtroom
A 33-year-old man appeared in Nelson District Court on a charge of murder this morning, where a woman told him "I'll wait for you when you get out, with a shotgun".
Armed Defenders Squad praises police tactical units during Mosque attacks
An Armed Offenders Squad commander says the response of police tactical units to the Christchurch mosque attacks was unprecedented, and outstanding.
The inquest into the 2019 terror attacks that… Audio
Woman arrested at pro-Palestine rally for breaching peace
A woman at a pro-Palestine rally in Auckland was antagonising the crowd moments before her arrest, police say.
Officer used excessive force during arrest of teenager, IPCA rules
The teenager suffered a broken collarbone though a later medical examination was not able to indicate how or when the injury occurred, the police conduct watchdog said.
Large procession gathers in Foxton for tangi of top Head Hunter
A large procession of mourners - and police - have gathered around Foxton, north of Levin, for the tangi of top Head Hunter gang member William "Bird" Hines.
William Hines is expected to be buried… Audio
Episode 27: Mata Reports 4: Aorangi Awarua
Launched in 2018, the Māori Carbon Collective was promoted as an indigenous approach to carbon farming, enabling iwi to prosper from the Emissions Trading Scheme while helping to tackle climate… Video, Audio
'Breakdown in communication' blamed for university's armed offender scare
The University of Auckland says a breakdown in communication over a planned pigeon cull was behind this morning's reports of an armed offender on the loose on campus.
Two people injured in South Auckland shooting
Two people are in hospital after a shooting in South Auckland.
One dead in crash in Tararua District
One person has died in a crash in the Tararua District between Woodville and Dannevirke.
Chasing Ghosts: Cold-case murders solved decades after the crimes
Cold case murders can be solved, and serial killers unmasked, many years after the original police investigations.
Gang funeral procession has arrived in Foxton
A procession of Head Hunters gang members travelling from Auckland to Foxton to attend a senior member's funeral have arrived.
'Please do not take matters into your own hands' - five injured at Santa parade
Five people were injured at the Avondale Christmas Parade today after a car hit two pedestrians, with three occupants of the vehicle - including two children - then assaulted by people in the crowd.
Tramper airlifted from Tararua Ranges after beacon activated
Police say a tramper rescued from the Tararua Ranges did everything right by using a distress beacon.
