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'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
Denis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.
Matamata man jailed for intentionally driving into road worker
Matamata man Finn Higgins has been jailed for driving into road worker and former Olympian Dave Rodger at a work site at Waharoa in January this year. Video / Belinda Feek
Mongrel Mob associate arrested after high-speed Akl motorway dash
The man drove the wrong way up a southbound on-ramp.
Mongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch ban
Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.
'Peaceful' murder defendant who kicked, stomped man's head with full force says he meant no harm
Christopher Salt said he thought the victim was a 501 who had a gun. Neither was true.
Police practice and culture comes under the microscope in major study
Māori continue to be over-represented in use-of-force incidents.
Police have arrested a male suspect following a pursuit in East Auckland.
A man was arrested after fleeing police and allegedly presenting a firearm from the vehicle. Video / NZ Herald
'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's ex
The woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.
'Sustained campaign of terror': Man created 'graphic and repulsive' porn to blackmail women
One victim says finding her images on 'disgusting' websites will haunt her forever.
'Bruises all over my body': Owner 'terrified' after violent dairy robbery
Police have expressed concern at the level of violence shown by the offenders.
'A violent, physical fight': Accused pleads guilty part way through stabbing trial
Shane Watson stabbed a man in the neck and shoulder during a brawl this year.
Richard Chambers is the new Police Commissioner - who is he?
The son of a criminal barrister was always destined for high things, says former mentor.
Brian Tamaki walks free on Covid-19 protest charges
Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been on trial alongside two other church members for weeks.
Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named
'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.
Family seek answers after Kiwi grandmother's mystery Sydney death
'She was pure to her soul, she was a beautiful person.'
Woman seriously injured in home attack after 'hook-up goes wrong', flatmate claims
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 2am.
'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured four
Craig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.
Denis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.
Mark Mitchell: My commitment to making New Zealanders feel safer in Aotearoa
OPINION: The Police Minister on why these new gang patch laws will make us safer.
Hockey sticks and knives: Chaotic fight leaves man in ICU, dog dead
A jury is being asked to decide who was the aggressor, a home owner or a visitor.
Murder accused bought one-way ticket to China just days after Yanfei Bao disappearance
Acccused killer had bought a ticket to China before arrest at Christchurch's airport.
Auckland pair face nearly 30 charges after string of violent retail thefts
Police said the violence was 'totally unacceptable'.
Man who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claim
Kevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.
Battery pack identified as mystery threat 'device' found in public toilet
Police cordoned off the medical clinic, leaving it unable to treat patients.
'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named
Leslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.
Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.
Tourist suffered head injury after falling from French partner's car during quarrel
The victim supported her former partner's discharge without conviction.
Violence of dairy robbers' attack on female shopkeeper alarms police
The offenders took off in a stolen vehicle with cigarettes, cash and other items.
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
Armed police swarm West Auckland after firearm brandished at workers in 'road rage' incident
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed to the area.
Watch: Moment supermarket staff foil alleged thief in daylight confrontation
Supermarket staff foiled an abusive man’s alleged attempt to steal a trolley full of food. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell with beat police
Minister Mark Mitchell in Wellington CBD with beat police
Rival gangs to join hīkoi; second march considered when patch law comes into force
Arch rivals consider truce to make a stand against new laws.
'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appeal
Others must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.
Terrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bed
Her toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.
Witnesses to late-night ram-raid locked themselves away
A front-end loader slammed into a Martinborough café as the driver attempted to rob an ATM. Video / TVNZ
Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard
He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.
Homicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assault
A woman, 25, has been charged with assault.
'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ
Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.
Church abuse survivor speaks following the Government's apology
Christopher Longhurst speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
'I’m trusting you,' judge tells serial thief with long history of offending
”Please don’t let us down, don’t let [your wife] down," offender told.
King Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth scheme
Nigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.
'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas
Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'
Mosque shooter’s lawyers fear for their safety, identities to remain secret
Brenton Tarrant's lawyers were granted a rare order to permanently suppress their names.
Infant death in Auckland home treated as 'unexplained'
Police say they were called to the Ninth View Ave home at 10.22pm last night.
Whānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentence
Chit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.
How police brought down kingpin of $2.9m stolen goods ring
The goods were stashed across lockups, homes, businesses and a shipping container.
Jury rejects 16yo's self-defence claim after plunging knife into schizophrenic stranger's neck
But the group also rejected a murder finding.
Gang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boy
The rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.
Nelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserve
Judge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.
Woman charged with murder after Pukekohe hit and run
The victim, 37-year-old Teri Rhind, suffered critical injuries after being hit.
'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch
Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.
Deportee used fake passport to travel between NZ and Australia 24 times
Harvey Cramer-Roberts, from Auckland, was sentenced to nearly four years' jail.
Coward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponent
Jurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.
'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police
Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.
Cold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it up
Three friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.
Teen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early parole
Tana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.
State abuse apology: Luxon criticised for absence during survivors' speeches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had to leave to prepare for his own formal Crown apology but maintains he's fully engaged in the process.
Abuse survivor speaks after Government apology
Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
Aggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sample
The 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.
Woman describes desperate struggle over knife before pensioner fatally stabbed in Auckland apartment
Was the killing of Herbert Bradley self-defence or murder?
Stabbed and walked away laughing: Teen's ongoing trauma after shopping mall attack
'Small disagreements' led to a teen stalking a peer around a mall and stabbing her.
Teen faces charges after Kumeū roadwork crash allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
The car was tracked driving in convoy across South and West Auckland before crashing.
'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns
Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.
Man on trial for murdering Yanfei Bao warned over questioning of witnesses
Tingjun Cao is representing himself in the trial.
'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's life
Christopher Haverkort, 65, was out riding with his brother when he was hit and killed.
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
Police were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.
Three seriously injured after stolen car flees police, crashes into ditch in Kumeū
The car travelled from south to west Auckland trying to evade police.
'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer
He told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.
'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailed
The former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.
'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen
'I wasn’t really myself after it happened,' teen tells the court as 69yo is sentenced.
'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment
NZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.
England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour
England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.
Why gang member who shot Killer Beez leader Josh Masters didn't get parole
Parole Board had safety fears for a small NZ town if Okusitino Tae was released there.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
Flagstaff Fresh Choice attempted robbery
CCTV footage shows a woman trying to steal from Fresh Choice Flagstaff, with help from a child, on November 2. Video / Supplied
Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'
Police cancel staff leave ahead of nationwide protest
Police expect peaceful march but plan to avoid ugly repeat of Parliament Covid protest.
'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.
'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kids
The father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.
Strong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrested
It comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.