Police

A small child, playing happily outside his home in South Australia's mid-north, wandered off into the bush.

Police said the cause of the fire in Bucklands Beach hasn't been determined, and they are working with fire investigators.

A two-vehicle crash at the Great South Road northbound on-ramp in Pōkeno is causing delays on the highway.

Police say a forensic examination has confirmed a gun was involved in the man's death.

Walter Brown left a care home in Auckland's Papakura on 20 September but never returned.

Boats, drones and now a helicopter are being used in the search for Marley, police say.

Police say the highway is expected to stay closed for some time.

Greater Manchester police said the suspect, who was wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, was shot dead by officers.

The man is facing 13 charges related to the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.

Donald Baikie, 67, was found dead at a property on Chapel Street around 12.15pm on 30 September.

Authorities are still looking into other potential offences and privacy breaches after allegations the marae misused Census data.

A 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure and is set to appear in Napier District Court on 9 October.

RNZ understands the officer began a sexual relationship with a woman he met after she made a complaint of sexual assault.

A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court on charges of murder, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

State Highway 10 has reopened in the Far North after an Armed Offenders Squad callout near Karikari Peninsula.

The search over the coming days will focus on the coastline between Godley Head and Pines Beach, police say.

The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.

They were notified of an incident around Tainui Street and Chapel Street at 12.15pm.

Police say they are looking to arrest another person in relation to the fatal attack. Audio