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Napier dairy targeted in early-morning robbery; one person arrested
A Napier dairy disrupted by nine months of roadworks has now been robbed.
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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, September 18, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Hipkins criticises barriers to bipartisanship and move-on orders bill passes third reading | Friday, September 18, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
Police concede Phillips children could have been found in 2023 after eyewitness tip
A tipster told police about the sighting three times.
Drugs and guns: Man busted importing GBL, then caught making 3D Glock pistols at home
Ben Driver imported the drug in liquid eyelash remover. It was one of 44 similar packages.
Private schoolboy to ‘monster’: Elite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skills
The future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says secret "ongoing matter" remains over Rakesh Naidoo
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has accused Mitchell of making up the allegations, but the Police Minister says he has "no idea" what Hipkins is talking about, Video / Mark Mitchell
Labour claims Police Minister inventing allegations against ex-cop candidate Rakesh Naidoo
The Police Minister says he cannot share what the matter relates to.
Police hunt suspects after firearm allegedly pulled in North Shore fight
A Browns Bay resident said he saw armed police blocking his street.
Hotel worker wakes to intruder allegedly putting gun to his chest
Police say cash was demanded before the man fled on foot.
National promises Auckland public transport police team to keep commuters safe
It comes as the City Rail Link opens to the public.
'Cops everywhere': Pair flee on foot after police spike car
Police deployed road spikes to end a pursuit in Te Puna, a witness says.
Police gift register: $29k Cartier watch given to Chambers' office tops list
The gift is displayed in the Police Museum in Porirua.
Watch: Former cop Rakesh Naidoo speaks after becoming Labour candidate
Naidoo says he holds no ill will towards Police Commissioner Richard Chambers or Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Video / Marty Melville
'Smash the window': Police arrest driver allegedly three times over the limit
The 30-year-old faces court and has had his car impounded for six months.
'I believe it’s inevitable': Fears fentanyl could become NZ's next drug crisis
Police and Customs say prevention is key to keeping potent opioids at bay.
Cop critically injured by fleeing teens 'making progress' after brain injury, police say
The officer will be moved to a specialist facility for head injury recovery.
Woman allegedly assaulted in Auckland gym after man jumps security gate
A woman was taken to hospital in serious condition, and a man has been charged.
Police probe sudden death in Christchurch
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a Christchurch property in Sydenham on Sunday. Video / Anna Heath
Fleeing suspect found hiding among hundreds of fruit bins
A fleeing vehicle was spiked on the edge of Hastings, and three people tried to run.
Police cordon off North Shore motel following serious incident
Police have cordoned off the Olive Tree Motel used as emergency housing following a serious assault. Video / NZ Herald
MPs suggest Government weaken move-on orders in just-released select committee report
The committee has made a number of suggested changes.
Right to bear arms? Concerns raised over 'decriminalising' carrying a gun
Police pushed to change firearms law proposal that 'will decriminalise some behaviour'.
The disarming straight stretch of highway that keeps taking lives
Police are launching a campaign on the road after a 'horrendous' 18 months.
Large Vietnamese-run cannabis operations busted in Waikato
Eight people were arrested after 580 plants were found at a Frankton site.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, August 31, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, August 31, 2026. An Auckland police officer has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Video / NZ Herald
Police union says new policy undermines presumption of innocence
The police say unpaid suspension decisions will be fair, reasonable and justified.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, August 29, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Government passes legislation tightening Jobseeker Support criteria for teens. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, August 28, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Nepal on edge after landslide, Wattle Downs shaken by homicide and Air NZ struggling to pass on costs | Friday, August 28, 2026
Emergency services respond to South Auckland incident
Two people were found dead at an address on Gambare Place, Wattle Downs. Video / Dean Purcell, Sylvie Whinray, Supplied
Young teens appear in court after crash that left police officer in coma
The officer remains unconscious and on a ventilator in Wellington Hospital.