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Critics fear key voting evidence was destroyed before the inquiry resumed.
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Traffic building after six-vehicle collision near Drury
Traffic is backed up towards Manukau city centre ahead of rush hour.
Newlyweds allegedly attacked in their sleep, groom left with broken eye socket
A 37-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack in Twizel.
'Getting on with my job': Top cop responds after no evidence of sexual assault, stalking
The IPCA is still investigating a second, separate complaint about Chambers.
Motorcyclist dies after collision with truck in Invercargill
A motorbike rider died after a crash with a truck.
Shop owner accused of doing 'witchcraft' prompts police response
The owner said three women stood outside her store and warned people she was 'evil'.
Election events told to beef up security as threats against politicians rise
Police have stood up a national commander to monitor candidate safety during the campaign.
Man and woman found dead after Nelson firearms incident named
Police said support was being provided to both families.
'Great sadness': Mt Albert Grammar pupil victim of fatal train accident
Headmaster Patrick Drumm shared the news in a message to the school community.
Woman who died in major Auckland highway crash named by police
Two helicopters went to the collision near Wellsford.
'Cops everywhere': Pair flee on foot after police spike car
Police deployed road spikes to end a pursuit in Te Puna, a witness says.
Two hospitalised after incident onboard ship at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port
Hato Hone St John has sent a helicopter, ambulances and response vehicles.
Kaikohe arrest: Driver choked police dog before officer punched him
IPCA finds police dog bite and punches justified in Kaikohe arrest.
Austrian woman dies after husband drugged her for sex in ‘Pelicot 2.0’
An Austrian man is accused of drugging his wife and arranging her rape.
‘Incredibly difficult time’: Person killed by train understood to be student
Police say a male died at the scene.
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Person dies after being struck at rail crossing and house prices unlikely to peak again until 2029. Video / NZ Herald
Former Doctor Who actor charged with sex offences
Noel Clarke is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
UK police expand donations probe into Farage’s Reform party
The Met will investigate claims Reform figures discussed securing a foreign donation.
Police gift register: $29k Cartier watch given to Chambers' office tops list
The gift is displayed in the Police Museum in Porirua.
One critically injured in crash blocking Dunedin motorway
Motorists are being told to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
Kaihu dog owner charged with manslaughter after fatal attack
The accused was arrested in central Auckland after a six-month inquiry.
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
Former cop and new Labour candidate Rakesh Naidoo speaks after being cleared of leaking
Naidoo has not spoken publicly since his candidacy was announced in June.
'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.
12yo Auckland schoolgirl found after going missing
Pearly was last seen on West Harbour Drive about 12.15am.
Men charged after hours-long stand-off with armed police in Nelson
Two men face charges after an armed police standoff closed a Nelson street.
French police hunt Renoir art thieves after well-planned museum heist
A duo of thieves stole four paintings, dropping two in the museum's gardens as they fled.
'Looking for leftovers': Thieves target cannabis grow houses after raids
Police say criminals targeted nine Rotorua homes raided in a Vietnamese syndicate bust.
Thieves steal artworks worth $18m from Renoir Museum in France
Police reached the Cagnes-sur-Mer museum five minutes after its alarm sounded.
Occupants escape safely after car fire on Hawke's Bay highway
State Highway 2 near the Ngaruroro River Bridge has since reopened.