Police
Bystanders rescue lone police officer in 'dangerous situation'
With her colleagues still several minutes away, police said the lone officer was approached by an "aggressive person".
Man charged in connection with Waiuku homicide
Police have been speaking with a 50-year-old man who will appear in the Pukekohe District Court, charged with male assaults female.
Body found in Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Northland Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday morning.
Drug addict turned priest shares insights into Philippines extrajudicial killings
Father Flaviano Villanueva has long been an outspoken critic of Rodrigo Duterte, he shared his experiences with RNZ's Saturday Morning. Audio
Auckland Airport evacuated after fire alarm
Part of Auckland Airport has been evacuated, in response to an incident.
Iwi leader says 'Ōpōtiki-style' raids possible in meth crackdown
The chair of Te Runanga nui o Ngāpuhi said nothing is off the table including "Ōpōtiki-style" drug raids to crackdown down on methamphetamine use in his rohe. Audio
Two arrested after altercation causes school lockdown
Members of the public reported machetes and possibly a shotgun were involved in the altercation but that has not been confirmed.
Watch: Car forced to swerve to avoid bus driving on wrong side of road
Police are investigating after being alerted to footage of a bus driving in the wrong lane into oncoming traffic in Wellington.
Police pursuit, road spike decisions played part in fleeing driver's death - IPCA
The police watchdog says police breached policy in following the vehicle after it fled, and in using road spikes without informing others.
Three youths on run from Oranga Tamariki remand still missing
Six young people absconded from the community remand homes in two separate, unrelated incidents on 8 April.
Experts warn hospitals aren't ready to face violent patients alone
The second phase of the police initiative to step back from mental health callouts will begin on Monday. Audio
Police probe alleged teacher assault at North Shore school
The school's principal said the allegations do not align with the school's values, teaching standards, or the law.
Police make fresh appeal for missing Hutt Valley man
Thomas Basire was last seen walking towards Petone on the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, on 24 November last year.
'Really beautiful person': Wellington murder victim remembered by family
A 23-year-old has been charged with the murder of Simon Bird outside his Northland home.
Doctor on police's mental health callout changes
Police will be going to the next phase of their withdrawal from mental health callouts on the 14th of April, bringing in a 60 minute limit for emergency department transfers. New Zealand Faculty for… Audio
Police have delayed mental health rollout again
The police have delayed the start date for rolling out phase two of its mental health callout changes, for a second time. Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Traffic delays as police manhunt shuts down New Lynn main road
Auckland Transport said that the diversions in place were affecting all traffic, including bus services.
Mental Health Foundation wants police withdrawl from callouts halted
The plan is expected to be released later in the week. Audio
Police guards scene of sudden death in Whangārei
Police have yet to determine the cause of the man's sudden death in the Te Kamo suburb of Whangārei yesterday.
Dot Jones, wife of MP Shane Jones, says she was assaulted at Auckland Airport
The incident occurred in the domestic terminal on Saturday.
