Man accused of murdering 'gentle giant' apprentice builder can now be named
Joshua Timoti has pleaded not guilty to killing Jonty Douglas.
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Remuera attempted murder case: Trial set for man initially sent to psychiatric facility for alleged stab attack
Authorities said at the time that a man had been stabbed seven times.
'Wrong place, wrong time': Attempted home invader thwarted by baseball bat
An attempted home invader got more than he bargained for when he forced entry into a home.
‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheep
Family talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.
Focus: Sunnynook dairy robbed second time in two weeks
The owners of Tonkin Drive Dairy have been left devastated and frustrated after the second incident in two weeks at their store. Video / NZ Herald
Repeat drink-driver claims he was too scared to have blood taken after crash
The 53-year-old, who had six drink-driving convictions, crashed his motorcycle into a car.
Police wrong to take and retain photos of man at random check
Mahia Tamiefuna was convicted using photos taken unlawfully.
Teen admits killing mother with 10kg dumbbell
A Dunedin teen has admitted bludgeoning his mother to death in her bed with a dumbell.
Security brought in for retail crime wave, 'disappointment' in Whaitiri & teacher pay offer falls short | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 May, 2023
Retailers urgently call on more help to change the tide on a crime wave, the latest comments from the Prime Minister on Meka Whaitiri and questions around whether it's time to officially open the debate on New Zealand becoming a republic in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'God complex': Complainants tell of unconsented touching
The man's defence will open its case to the jury this week.
Loss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800k
Victim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.
Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis
Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.
Emergency services respond to disorder in West Auckland
The police dog squad was at the Waimumu Rd property along with an ambulance.
'Child abuse': Support worker claims colleague yelled at, dragged boy
One support worker said it felt like she was "witnessing child abuse" but it was denied.
'Disappointing on several levels': Teens abuse police after dairy theft
Police dismayed and disappointed at level of abuse directed at officers by teens.
Man arrested after overnight burglary of luxury sunglasses store
Man arrested after premium brand sunglasses store on Queen St targeted.
Ambushed: Man jailed for vicious attack on lawyer in court house elevator
The victim continues to suffer from ongoing injuries sustained in the vicious attack.
Why teen who planned terror attack in Auckland keeps his name secret
Young man's plans targeted non-Muslims in Auckland.
Tenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet cat
Kristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.
501 deportee sent to prison for attacking couple in Auckland CBD
Frank Fualema's previous attacks on strangers made headlines overseas.
Retired senior educator charged with sexual offending
The boy was aged 5 and 7 at the time of the alleged offending.
Staff member at top Wellington school pleads guilty to assault
His identity, and any details that could identify him, remain suppressed by the courts.
'What are you going to do, get me whacked like Angela?': Murder trial hears secret conversations
Angela Blackmoore murder accused's ex-partner gives explosive evidence.
Jurors find gun enthusiast who shot at moving car with AR-15 guilty of murder
Corrdon Femitiai Vailoa Esera brought the semi-automatic weapon from his home.
Conviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdict
Damien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.
Focus: Mt Albert murderer sentenced to prison
Shamal Sharma, who fatally strangled Lena Zhang Harrap has been sentenced to prison. Video / Cameron Pitney
Crown Solicitor investigated over workplace culture allegations
Probe launched by the Solicitor General after complaints from staff.
Focus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te Atatu
The driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatu Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / NZ Herald
Enys Delmage: Youth offenders or trauma victims?
Opinion: NZ is out of step, globally, with our minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.
'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riot
Parata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.
Meth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme Court
Jiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.
Waikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most charges
The verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.
Jury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to head
Prosecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.