'Testing the system': 108 young offenders abscond while on electronic monitoring
It's suspected Covid lockdowns may have influenced a rise in absconding incidents.
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Man admits having sex with two children but claims it was consensual.
Five months after Auckland man fell to his death, manslaughter accused loses suppression bid
Joesph Tahana family travelled from across New Zealand to attend today's hearing.
Auckland cop charged with destroying own blood samples
The officer allegedly went into an evidence room and destroyed his blood samples
Focus: Store owners and locals fight back against attempted jewellery thieves
Store owners and locals fight back against attempted jewellery thieves of the About Time jewellery & watch store on Remuera Rd. Video / NZ Herald
Carving stolen from Kaiapoi Pā: Offender says he 'found' it
It took six police officers to lift 250kg stone carving dating back to 1890s.
Burglary rape case: Police arrest man accused of central Auckland sex assault
A man appearing to be without trousers was seen leaving an apartment on Sunday night.
Saudi sisters death mystery: Chilling photos emerge
Authorities are yet to determine cause of death for the two sisters found dead in Sydney.
Watch: Locals fight back during Auckland smash and grab
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'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jail
Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.
Off-duty cop reduced to tears by racial abuse at school pickup
The incident followed another racist attack on the North Shore on Sunday.
Comancheros trial: Covid pandemic caused wild swings in meth prices - expert
During months of surveillance, police say they caught wind of a massive 600kg meth deal.
'The dogs are waiting': Man led away into custody for child sex offending
Sex offender given first strike warning and accepts a lengthy prison term is likely.
Man accused of child sex abuse claims relationship was like a marriage
'This is not a court of morals, it is a court of law,' defence lawyer tells jury.
'It was always a set-up': Court hears how meth deal turned deadly
In his final moments, a dying man argued with mates to avoid hospital drop, Crown says.
Parliament protest: Police ask for help identifying eight pictured at occupation
The police investigation into the occupation's final day has led to 16 prosecutions.
To catch a predator: Victim confronts and traps teacher who abused him
With one phone call a sex abuse victim trapped his former teacher in a sting operation.
Bail denied: Three in custody following 'seriously frightening' incident
Trio accused of burglary and kidnapping in remote area denied bail.
Holly and Jessica murders, 20 years on: The crime that changed my life
Times: In the midst of a frenzied search for two children, their killer was ever present.
Major city hit with 200 murders in 10 days
In this city of millions, one person dies every 68 minutes on average.
Vicious police officer assault: Flurry of 40 punches before brave bystander jumps in
After brutal bashing, attacker tells cop: "I'm sorry, can we call it quits and I'll go".
Watch: Bishop wearing jewellery worth $1m robbed at gunpoint
Masked robbers pointed a gun at the bishop and his baby in a terrifying ordeal.
Terms of reference for police investigation into Alan Hall miscarriage of justice released
Police probe to determine if officers perverted justice sending an innocent man to jail.
Man accused of murdering Grey Lynn woman, 62, too unwell for court
Cecilia Ozyurteri was found critically injured on July 9.
Father who beat 5-year-old son to death loses fight to get jail term reduced
The father appealed his sentenced on the grounds he didn't use "gratuitous violence".
Mt Albert walkway death: Tom Coombes' alleged killer misses another court appearance
The slain student's family filled the courtroom today but the defendant was not there.
Same old excuse: Racehorse rider claims second positive meth test was a 'one-off'
"Whatever counselling he has undertaken, is not achieving the desired results."
'Miserable morning': Rotorua liquor store targeted again
It's the second time in two weeks the store has been targeted.
Online scammer repeatedly fails to deliver the goods
Matthew Duxfield has admitted fraudulently selling a gaming console and games online.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 July, 2022
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Axe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroled
Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.
Drink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissors
When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.
'Talking about the same group': Auckland ram raiders switch to jewellery smash-grabs
At least 12 smash and grabs occurred in Auckland between the end of May and mid-July.
Rainbow Warrior cop who killed wife in frenzied attack denied parole again
'He does not seem yet to fully understand what gave rise to the murder.'