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Man charged after Raglan firearm incident
Police seized 50 rounds of ammunition and recovered a shotgun.
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, July 1, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has had his guns taken by NZ Police. Trust in the treasury continues to decrease.
Beeping smoke alarm heard in rubble after fire claimed orchard worker's life
'Our sympathies continue': Orchard owner Scott Heywood responds to coroner's findings.
Cops on trial: 1985 murder file shows officers knew of damaging witness statement
Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail for a wrongful conviction. Now two cops could face jail.
Elderly woman struck by vehicle on Mt Wellington Highway, rushed to hospital
An elderly woman has been struck by a vehicle on Mt Wellington Highway and taken to hospital. Video / NZ Herald
Police seize Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s firearms
Police seize Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s firearms and revoke gun licence after incendiary online comments. Video / Brian Tamaki
Two elderly ex-cops on trial for perverting justice at 1986 murder trial
Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail and more on parole before his Supreme Court exoneration.
PM expresses confidence in Police Commissioner amid investigations into allegations
The allegations, which the commissioner rejects, came to light last week.
Police Minister, ex-minister received complaints about commissioner
Ginny Andersen received the same complaint about Richard Chambers as Mark Mitchell.
Unlocked and unaccounted for: Guns and Tasers among tactical gear lost by police
A Taser was left on the roof of a patrol car, then stolen off the roof in a traffic jam.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, June 27, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Venezuela continues its recovery from devastating earthquakes. An investigation is underway after drug overdoses.
'We have direct access': Watchdog outlines its role in Chambers inquiry
The police watchdog says it is actively overseeing the NIU investigation.
What we know about the complaints against the Police Commissioner
Officers flew to Australia this month to interview a woman over historic claims.
Police Commissioner complaints put pressure on top brass
NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah joins The Front Page to take us through how we got here, and what happens next.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 26, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 26, 2026. Chambers in spotlight over sexual allegations, Peters lambasts National over Indian free trade deal.
Woman makes historical sexual allegations against Police Commissioner
Two detectives flew to Australia to interview a woman who complained about the top cop.
Police continue to investigate string of school threats | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin explains what's behind the school threats. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
The kidnapping and murder of Harley Shrimpton
Police compiled CCTV footage showing Piripi Tukaokao's movements, before and after he kidnapped Harley Shrimpton from Mount Maunganui McDonald's.
'Must role-model safe behaviour': Officer fined after being caught watching Origin while driving
The incident from last week involved a marked police vehicle.
Police probe as bomb threats spark evacuations at NZ schools and organisations
Schools in Auckland, Christchurch and Timaru were forced to evacuate.
One critically injured after two-car crash on rural Hawke’s Bay road
Emergency crews freed a trapped person after the two-car crash on Sunday.
Fire destroys Tītahi Bay home, damages neighbouring property
Eight fire trucks battled the blaze as high winds fanned the flames.
Serious crash closes SH1 near Hunterville, injuries reported
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash near Vinegar Hill Rd.
'Pretty brave act': Boy fends off attacker with scooter to save friend
The children were in Whitby when the man ran up and assaulted one of them.
Person in critical condition after assault in central Auckland
Forensic tents have been set up as police examine the scene.
People urged not to fall for latest bank card letterbox scam
People are urged to check in with elderly family members about the latest bank card scam.
'We are going to take the tyres now': Sleuths reclaim missing wheels
Thirteen wheels were allegedly stolen from five boat trailers parked overnight.
Inside the leaked Pike River documents raising new questions for police
Struck-off lawyer's transcripts of 15 calls with detective as police prepare to pounce.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 12, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Trump claims Iran is in submission, high power prices fuelled by declining levels of gas. | Friday, June 12, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Audrey Young: Police Commissioner's response to Naidoo row way over the top
OPINION: The scrap over Labour's newest candidate has got very ugly.