Person seriously injured in Auckland shooting

More hornets expected over summer, public urged to remain vigilant

"We encourage all Aucklanders to be on the lookout for these hornets in and around their homes and also on their walks through our reserves and native bush," said North Shore councillor Richard Hills.

Four arrested, firearms seized in Gisborne homicide probe

Police executed search warrants earlier this month which led to the arrests as well as the seizure of multiple firearms.

Police name man killed in Hamilton homicide, seek Subaru sightings

Fifty-five-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, died at the scene, while another man was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

Luxury cat food, meats, cheese stolen in near $1000 Akl supermarket theft

Two women aged 36 and 59 were charged with shoplifting over their theft of groceries which included luxury cat food, meats and cheeses.