Shock at killing of 'real gentleman' and grandson
At 86 and confined to a mobility scooter, Frank Schist had openly stated he felt ready to die.
Police
Unease caused by theft of panties spurs action
Hunters trespassed after deer-shooting mistake
Three hunters have been forbidden from entering a Dumbarton property for two years after killing a deer on the farm yesterday afternoon.
No charges over mephedrone importation
Wanaka police decided not to charge a local person who mail-ordered the illegal party drug mephedrone from overseas, after New Zealand Customs officials intercepted a Wanaka-bound package of the dr
Spate of crimes by teen girls worries police
Hamilton police are urging parents to take more responsibility for their teenage daughters after a spate of crimes.
Police decision pending on missing runanga funds
A decision on whether to launch an official investigation into the the disappearance of over half a million dollars by a Kapiti runanga is on hold while the case is reviewed.
Fuss-making ma'am suspected of scam
Brief arrest made
An alleged serial underwear thief was arrested in Dunedin yesterday, with police hoping to reunite the "large quantity" of recovered female briefs with their rightful owners.
Investigation of officer completed
The investigation of a Central Otago police officer has been completed but no further details can be made public at this stage, southern district operations manager Inspector Lane Todd said yesterd
Charges after high-speed chase
A police pursuit of a car travelling up to 100kmh through the streets of Gore on Monday night ended when the offending vehicle hit a kerb, Acting Sergeant Martin Cupit said.