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Simon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen St
OPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.
Firearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committee
The orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.
‘Someone was clearly mad at them’: Molotov cocktails allegedly lobbed into barber shop
Fire investigators were on the scene this morning.
Police chase car through Hastings
A man rammed two police vehicles while fleeing before he was arrested. Video / Dez Nepe
‘Didn’t seem to be any emotion’: Detective’s ride with Polkinghorne to station
The trial has entered day three.
Steve Braunias at the Polkinghorne trial: The few acceptable demeanours at a crime scene
OPINION: The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife Pauline Hanna to death.
'Breaking point': Man accused of toddler's murder claims her mother caused injuries
Sadie-Leigh Gardner died from inoperable and unsurvivable head injuries in 2019.
Officer scribbled coded message on hand after Polkinghorne’s sworn statement
Prosecutors say the surgeon strangled his wife but tried to pass it as a suicide.
'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trial
Christchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Constable recalls Polkinghorne with belt in his hands 'twirling it'
The eye surgeon is accused of having staged his wife's murder as a suicide.
Crown nets cannabis dealer, and now it's after her house
Police looked for 'buried money' but it meant the cash had been spent on renovations.
Polkinghorne 'reasonably calm' with unexplained scratch on head at death scene, court told
The Crown alleged a 'double life', but the defence said open relationship was consensual.
A new search has begun for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao
Police have started a new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / Kurt Bayer
Christchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women over 12 years
John Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Toddler was 'floppy and barely breathing' in her alleged killer's arms
Sadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.
Simon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen St
OPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.
Steve Braunias: Polkinghorne murder trial recaptures the golden age of tabloid journalism
OPINION: The eye surgeon is on trial for murdering his wife in the High Court.
Escorts, meth and a staged suicide alleged as surgeon Philip Polkinghorne tried for murder
The Crown alleged a 'double life', the defence said the open relationship was consensual.
Listen: 'My wife's dead' – Jury hears Polkinghorne's 111 call
He is accused of having killed wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.
Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.
'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'
The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.
Nine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidents
Both incidents on Sunday involve stolen vehicles.
Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial
Levonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / Hayden Woodward
Christchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women
John Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Mother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attack
Kiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.
Businessman dubbed ‘little prince' of counterfeit cigarettes faces deportation
Han Zhang, who imported drugs and tobacco, wanted to remain in NZ to be close to his son.
'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judge
More than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.
King Cobras defect to Comancheros as gang moves into rival Auckland turf
Comanchero takeover could inflame tensions in volatile gang scene
'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot
"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments where a firearm was discharged Video / Hayden Woodward / NZME
'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partner
The 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.
'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predators
Judge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'
Meth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrested
Meth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.
'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree
Tequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.
Warehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’
Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.
'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-in
The area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.
Two men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasion
Police were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.
Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named
Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.
Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him
Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.
Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years
The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
'Despicable': Father's ashes dumped on street after West Auckland burglary
A local woman who helped retrieve the ashes said the thieves were 'scum'.
'No justice': Timaru teen sentenced to home detention for 'depraved' child sexual offending
Blake Ivan Miller admitted 'extremely serious' sex offending but has avoided jail.
Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
Commissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry
Commissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.
Mum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression
'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.
Person damages plants outside chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services
A person intentionally damaged the plants outside the chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services in Tauranga. Video / Supplied
'A miracle': Tradie escapes gunfire by millimetres in Beach Haven shooting
The unsuspecting tradie was sitting in his ute when someone opened fire on his vehicle.
Manhunt under way in northwest Auckland for 'evil' repeat offender
'He is considered dangerous and should not be approached.'
'I slipped through the cracks': Parole Board repeatedly botches rape victim notification
Parole Board apologises after sex offender released on parole without victim’s knowledge.
Officer feared he would be 'shot and killed' after hearing gunshot during foot-chase
Aren Curtis, who has 130 previous convictions, was wanted for a string of burglaries.
Convicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme Court
A jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.
HIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to death
Guy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.
North Shore home and car sprayed with gunfire in early-morning attack
One neighbour said she heard 11 shots in quick succession.
Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder
The 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.
Young woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battle
The justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.
Exclusive: Drive-by shooting targets home of mother of alleged Auckland gang boss
The shooting came after a post-funeral Rebels ride through the territory of another gang.
Furniture thief busted with dressing table strapped to roof of vehicle
The offender had also taken a bed base.
Why teen service station robber got a 65% discount at sentencing
Anaru Rueben was involved in a $14,000 aggravated robbery of a Gull station.
'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on camera
The man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.
'Three strong bangs': Māngere cul-de-sac residents describe latest drive-by shooting
One neighbour said she no longer feels safe living on the street.
Tears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five
'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'
Arrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBD
A man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Drug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US meth
The owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.
Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Multiple gunshots fired at house in Māngere, South Auckland
Police are working to establish whether the incident is gang-related.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants
Patrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.
Craving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spree
Boys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.
'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy task
Brian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Parole refused for one of NZ's most dangerous killers
The Herald reveals more information about NZ's most dangerous killers.
The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex worker
Peter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.
Former lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victim
Former Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.
Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders
The men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.
Focus: One year on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance
The real estate agent’s body is still missing as her murder trial proceeds. Video / NZ Herald
Yanfei Bao disappearance: The unanswered question baffling police
It’s been a year since the disappearance of the Christchurch real estate agent.
Abrupt end to an arson trial centred on a man's unrequited love
A man set fire to his ex's house after discovering she was seeing someone else.
‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trial
Wiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.