During the pursuit, the fleeing vehicle reversed into the police vehicle.

Tasman Police say one of the side effects of the coronavirus lockdown has been the increased visibility of criminal activity in the community.

Bikie gangs with international links will be the focus of a new specialist police squad dedicated to tackling organised crime across the South Island.

A woman has been charged with assaulting police after a police pursuit in North Otago.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an immediate ban on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada.

A man who stole a police car during a manhunt that spanned 270km has pleaded guilty to a number of charges.