Aoraki Mt Cook: Search called off for climbers after ice avalanche
The Department of Conservation (DoC) was made aware the pair had not returned to Plateau Hut on Monday…
Police promotions: District commanders step up to assistant commissioner roles
“Jeanette, Tim and Corrie all have significant operational experience and a strong understanding of the front-line, as well…
Police wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA
He previously told the Advocate: “It broke me. I lost everything in one night. They left me with…
Police refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead
Police this week said if they had “asked the necessary questions” they would have categorised it differently. “Unfortunately,…
Gore shooting: Police are investigating after firearm reportedly discharged, two injured
A cordon was set up, and a large-scale investigation was launched. Police say gunshots were heard about 8pm…
Cyril Mark Yeeda faces court over alleged $170k sale of alcohol in WA dry communities
A prominent community member in Western Australia’s north has appeared in court charged with selling tens of thousands…
Man refused bail charged with depicting Adolf Hitler and Nazi symbols on boat
A Lake Macquarie man who allegedly displayed offensive antisemitic symbols on his boat has been refused bail after…
Rotorua homicide investigation: Police urge Ford Road residents to search properties
“It’s possible the offender discarded clothing, weapons, or other items while fleeing the scene. “We encourage residents to…
Man arrested with samurai sword after armed police swarm central Auckland
“Police have located and seized a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket, which this man was carrying,” Meade…
Increased police powers begin at Adelaide Oval Ashes Test following Bondi attacks
South Australian Police will be carrying rifles and exercising additional weapon and drug search powers at the Adelaide…
Sailors rescued after yacht takes on water at Lakes Entrance off Victoria’s coast
Two men had to be winched to safety after abandoning their yacht in rough seas off Lakes Entrance,…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…