Man charged with murder following death in Northland

Council, police investigating park worker's alleged pūkeko attack

Auckland Council said the staff member would not be working at the park while the matter was investigated and would "focus on other park-related work".

Two police officers bitten by dog in Rotorua, one requiring surgery

Police were making an arrest in the Bay of Plenty last night when they were attacked by a dog.

Three injured, one critically, in separate overnight Auckland incidents

Police are investigating two unrelated incidents in Gulf Harbour and Glen Innes, with one person in a critical condition and two others seriously hurt.

Submachine gun found in Airbnb as police bust alleged drug-smuggling ring

Eleven people were arrested across Auckland and Waikato, including three US nationals.