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Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case was near resort when she disappeared
Christian Brueckner says he was selling drugs on the beach about 130m from the hotel room.
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Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31
More than 100 people were injured in the explosion and gun attack.
Crash kills one, seriously injures another in Wairarapa
Police are making inquiries into the fatal single-vehicle crash on Gladstone Rd.
One dead, another seriously injured in Waikato motorbike crash
The crash happened on the Morrinsville-Tahuna Rd in the Matamata-Piako district.
Cop stands for first time but can't speak after being hit by fleeing driver
A month on, the officer has reached a small but significant milestone in his recovery.
Police seek CCTV footage after woman found dead, homicide inquiry launched
Police are speaking with a man and have guarded the Gahagan Way scene.
Police seek video footage after man allegedly knocked unconscious in Gisborne
An 18-year-old man is in custody over the alleged Peel St assault.
Person found dead in Wellington suburb
Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way in Newlands about 4am.
'House of horrors': Police sift files linked to five missing women
No bodies have been found as detectives analyse digital and physical evidence.
Serial killer fears in South Africa after nine women found dead
A suspect has appeared in court as concerns grow about a serial killer or copycat.
Controversial move-on orders pass third reading under urgency
Police gain power to move on people for disorder, begging or rough sleeping.
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Potentially lethal drug stolen from North Auckland car, police urge return
The medication, known as Pentobarbital, could have a lethal impact if ingested.
Major road closed after pedestrian hit in Drury, motorway offramp affected
Great South Rd is closed between the Drury motorway offramp and Waihoehoe Rd.
Customer allegedly assaults Hugo Boss manager after returning $1k blazer multiple times
'He punched me in the face ... a hard punch, and then he ran.'
More than 1000 official actions taken by police under new stalking laws
The law came into effect on May 26 to protect victims and hold offenders to account.
'I truly am so grateful': Auckland gym attack victim thanks mystery bystanders
One woman, believed to be an emergency nurse, was called in by her gym-going father.
Govt admits it won’t achieve 500 extra police target before election
The policy initially proposed to reach the goal within two years.
Targeted and locked up: Inside the eight-year police blitz on the Comancheros
How the gang was relentlessly targeted by the police National Organised Crime Group
'Fearing my life': Teen robbers steal $7000 heirloom in station lane attack
One victim said the alleged attackers followed him on a bus days later.
'Criminal in New Zealand': Stephen Colbert recounts comedic exchange with Kiwi cop
Political satirist met his comedic match after being stopped for speeding on airport run.
Teens charged after girl allegedly attacked twice on North Shore
Two 14-year-old girls face charges after alleged North Shore robberies.
A good boogie man: Cop rescues struggling teen at remote beach
Constable Nyge Walker swam through a rip to rescue a teen at Pourerere Beach.
Kiwi in Samoa charged in relation to gang-hit murder in Vietnam
Lorenzo Lemalu, 24, was shot and killed in a suspected gang-hit while in Vietnam in May.
Police name victim of fatal Matakana Island fire
One person died and another suffered burns in a Matakana Island house fire.
Eight-minute Maccas assault leaves young dad-to-be with conviction
Hunter Butler and cousin Yozarn Peeni sentenced over eight-minute assault at McDonald's.
Two rescue helicopters called to Waikato crash
Two patients were flown to Waikato Hospital after the incident.
Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen’s arrest
19-year-old charged after alleged assault during Hamilton citizen’s arrest.
Person seriously injured in South Auckland school attack taken to hospital
Police say the incident unfolded at 12.25pm.
Police search for 'dangerous' man after home detention breach
Police say the 34-year-old should not be approached.