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Killed by poisoned wine: 'Dave knew straight away' - hunt for a killer
Loved ones are offering a $42,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman critically injured
The accused appeared before JP Chris Rodgers on Saturday morning.
Ex-drug lord works with private prison to halt gang recruitment
Cultural programme aims to cut through hardened criminal attitudes.
Thieves target Auckland stores overnight
Thieves have hit at least two Auckland businesses - in Papatoetoe and Onehunga.
Alarming microplastic figures, harsher penalties for Iran & a sticky situation on SH1 | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 December, 2022
Alarming figures show how much plastic is falling on Auckland, motorists stuck in a sticky situation and how New Zealand’s stepping up its message to the regime in Iran in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'You will almost certainly re-offend,' judge tells man whose latest crime spree ended with cyclist's death
Te Pou had just been released from prison when he embarked on more violence.
Prison for man who offered to supply Comancheros with $90m worth of meth
The haul, if successfully smuggled, could have been worth roughly $90 million.
Senior Mongrel Mob member arrested in drugs operation
A senior Mongrel Mob member has been arrested.
The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows
"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".
Jury finds former pro rugby player not guilty of 1991 rape
Chris Budgen had been on trial since Monday before six women and six men.
Almost 10k drivers flee cops, Whakaari eruption anniversary & Brittney Griner prisoner swap | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 December, 2022
Stats reveal how many drivers have fled police, dramatic twist in the baby blood donor battle and Russia hands over US basketball star in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Emma Priest: The true tragedy of serious crime
OPINION: A defence lawyer reflects on public calls for law and order.
Court of Appeal rejects 'unorthodox' claims by heavy metal fan who murdered neighbour over noise dispute
"This is a terribly tragic case," the Court of Appeal said.
Homeless at 15, in prison at 16: Killer Beez member gets home detention after drive-by shootings
The gang warfare in November 2020 terrorised Ōtara over the course of a day.
Crown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecution
Crown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.
Gangland: Senior Mongols figure jailed over gang pad death
Head Hunters associate died after fight at NY Eve party.
Park assault: Teen allegedly sexually violated young woman
The 17-year-old faces seven charges following the incident.
‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘
OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.
Decision made for unvaxxed blood, $2M youth crime package & China's new Covid normal | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 December, 2022
High Court battle over ill baby over, the Government's plan for New Zealand’s youngest offenders and China relaxes Covid rules in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Fast intervention for 10 to 13-year-old ram raiders and robbers - new Govt package
Persistent offenders would get immediate attention by various agencies.
$1m Lindauer paintings found - but what cost to repair ram-raid damage?
Expert predicts months of technically challenging work to restore $1m portraits.
Police responding to robbery in Botany’s town centre
Police were called to an incident just after 6pm.
Former Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young student
The defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.
‘Kiwipedo’ who tried to buy child online for sex resentenced to three years
He tried to buy a child on the dark web for sex. Now he's being sentenced - again.
$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despair
Co-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.
Lockdown lifted at East Auckland school, police investigate reports of gunshot
Tamaki Primary School is in lockdown due to a police incident nearby.
Focus: Police analysing DNA, fingerprints on recovered $1m Lindauer paintings
Detective Inspector Scott Beard says Police are analysing DNA and fingerprints on recovered $1m Gottfried Lindauer paintings that were stolen five years ago. Video / NZ Herald
Seven Auckland businesses targeted by thieves overnight
Seven shops and stores around Auckland have been hit by thieves overnight.
Rugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hears
Crown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.
Man turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridge
He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.
Man pleads guilty to attempted murders of two women in Auckland car crash
Emergency responders were called to a crash on Manukau Rd in Epsom last January.
Two men plead not guilty to murdering Oamaru man
Anaru Moana was reported missing in December 2021 after last being seen at his mother's.
Machete murder: Recent parolee who struck 69-year-old 35 times returns to prison
Emergency services were called to victim Lealofi Paniani's home in October 2021.