Woman in custody following serious assault in Kaitaia

Loaded gun, nangs and balloons in car pulled over for speeding

Speeding vehicle was pulled over on Auckland's Green Lane West yesterday evening, as the driver and passenger tried to hide balloons.

Young people take to the roof of Auckland youth justice facility

"Efforts to get them down are ongoing," police said, with Oranga Tamariki saying there were no concerns for public safety.

Homicide probe after man's death outside Lower Hutt property

Officers were called to Malone Rd in Waterloo after a man was reported to be lying on the ground shortly after 8am.

Early childhood teacher drank from hidden bottle of cider

The teacher had drunk two bottles of wine the night before, before making an impulsive decision to bring a drink bottle filled with cider into work.