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Police cleared of wrongdoing after pepper-spraying wanted man on bus
The man had got on to the bus as police tried to arrest him for disorderly behaviour.
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One person dies after Bay of Plenty crash
Police were alerted to the crash on Orete Point Rd at 12.05pm.
Man faces charges after allegedly pointing sawn-off shotgun at police officer
The alleged offence occurred in Ōwhata and triggered a significant police response.
Claims of doorstep requests for blank ballots in Manurewa local election
Police inquiry will be 'severely hampered' if people don't bring evidence, council warns.
Police hunt for driver after serious Hawke's Bay motorcycle crash
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after the midday crash.
Police name cyclist killed in crash as white hatchback driver still sought
Police are seeking CCTV and dashcam footage from the area.
What happened in Māngere? Police appeal after serious assault leaves two injured
Both patients are now stable as police seek information about the Harwell Place incident.
'No regard for public safety': Man arrested after Rotorua shotgun allegation
A general arming order was imposed across Rotorua and lifted after the arrest.
Two people critically injured, 18-year-old arrested near Timaru
Police were alerted to the incident at about 3.20am.
Two missing tourists, one body, and a convicted killer's 37-year fight to clear his name
Inside one of NZ's most infamous cases as prosecutors won't seek Tamihere retrial.
Woman’s body found at sea after alleged flight from police into river
A 33-year-old man faces driving charges and has been remanded in custody.
Homemade bomb found in stolen vehicle at Mt Eden tow yard
The item has been destroyed and police say there was no wider risk to the public.
Two people missing after fleeing police in Ōtara River
They fled on foot after failing to stop for police shortly after 4am.
Three injured, two critically, after stabbing at property in Glendene, West Auckland
Neighbours tended to a wounded baby who is among three injured in a late-night stabbing at a West Auckland home. Video / NZ Herald
Armed police cordon off Dunedin street after firearms incident, person charged
One person was taken into custody and the public was asked to avoid the area.
Three injured after serious incident in West Auckland
Three people have been injured, two critically, in a late-night stabbing in Glendene, West Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Hazardous materials found in vehicle after fleeing driver incident
Police have found hazardous materials in a vehicle after the driver failed to stop for officers this evening. Video / NZ Herald
Man arrested after two injured in reported stabbing north of Christchurch
Police were called to a Sidey Quay address at 8.25am.
'Deliberately set on fire': National billboard blaze reported to police
National candidate Carlos Cheung said he would not be intimidated by the criminal actions.
Serious Crash, Te Atatu Peninsula
Two people have been seriously injured after a car struck a tree and multiple election board in Te Atatu Peninsula. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Tagger defaces bus stop in broad daylight
Police are making inquiries after the incident on Friday afternoon.
Speed camera chopped down in Auckland
A video in support of the vigilante act has gone viral, sparking debate about speed cameras. Video / Chris Jellie
'Driving like a maniac': Witness describes 'fracas' in CEO road rage case
A victim advocate say police should make ex gratia payment to pensioner for failings.
Police launch investigation after three found dead in Papatoetoe home
Police investigate how three people in a Cambridge Tce, Papatoetoe home died in school holiday tragedy. Video / Michael Craig
Serious incident, Papatoetoe
Police are responding to a serious incident on Cambridge Terrace in Papatoetoe reported around 6:45pm . Video / NZ Herald
Man trapped in vehicle following a high-speed crash
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Senior Station Officer Michael Manning speaks to the NZ Herald following a serious crash on Auckland’s waterfront that left one male trapped.
CEO's charges dismissed after cops' failings in supercar road rage case
Police admitted an injury photo cited in court as key evidence did not exist.
CCTV footage of police sergeant punching woman
The officer was charged with injuring with intent to injure, but was acquitted by a Tauranga jury. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, September 24, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Long waits for mental health support for young people and Fonterra announces positive results | Thursday, September 24, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
Police cordon off home in Clendon Park
A police scene guard is in place following a serious incident at a home in Auckland’s Clendon Park. Video / NZ Herald