Baby girl among the youngest victims of gun violence in Chicago.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder after woman killed in random street attack.

Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price provides details on the 'horrific, traumatic and random attack' in Sockburn, Christchurch. Video / Kurt Bayer

Standoff at Kaiapoi near Christchurch results in man hospitalised in stable condition.

Police were alerted to a report of the man allegedly threatening a member of the public with a metal bar and a knife on Williams St near Ohoka Rd on Saturday night. Video / Kurt Bayer

Police find key piece of evidence in alleged murder motivated by romantic jealousy.

Most Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.

An investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing

Norwegian media name suspect, police call shooting an "extreme Islamist terror act".

Joseph Van Maanen had been warned he could end up a 501 deportee if he didn't change ways.

Police are investigating separate stabbing incidents in Auckland's CBD.

Woman pleads guilty to conducting "vampire facials" after two clients contracted HIV.

Targeted individuals have been mostly women and report symptoms like feeling groggy.

The director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.

Eden Park Superette Ramraid - ram raiders find an empty store on entry. Video / NZ Herald

Ram raiders didn't know Auckland store they targeted was empty

Kee Lee, 66, fought the Murrays Bay attacker.

Judge tells dealer that methamphetamine 'wreaks havoc' on other people's lives.

Attacker gave her "hell of a fright", woman says.

The woman was at the motel while her house was forensically searched.

The identity of the man, 41, remains secret after Waitakere District Court appearance.

Concern about gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised.

Massey University researcher says there is not a strong response framework in place.

Four hurt in horror attack but police say far worse outcome averted by brave intervention.

'We need more capacity to do work. And here they are reducing the contract.'

'The community expects a zero tolerance for any violence, gang and drug activities.'

Urinating in the corner of the stables caused a trainer's horse to fail a drug test.

Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters

Immigration staff discover group's scheme to exploit refugee and protection system.