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Rush-hour police chase as car mounts footpath in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Explainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?
A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.
'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker
Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.
30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab
“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.
Priest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from church
A church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.
'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.
New Grace Millane doco to include unseen CCTV footage
Five years after her murder, a new doco will explore her killer's trial.
'I said no': When a woman's word isn't enough for police to lay rape charges
Her medical file said: "Sex assault by bodily force: Probable".
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailed
Roger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.
'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffle
The controversial media personality says she was the victim.
'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty plea
The woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.
Schoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older student
Teen's evidence: 'He pulled me into the bathroom and told me I have to do what he says'.
'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own account
Lisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.
Judge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?
'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'
The Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toilet
More than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.
'It’s gone mental': Time running out to grab a bach bargain before prices bounce back
Agents say the last time they were this busy was during the crazy boom time.
Teen on learner licence doing twice the speed limit crashed and killed his mate
Brodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.
The tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employees
The women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.
No body: How do police decide a missing person might have been murdered?
When do disappearances get upgraded to a homicide investigation?
Infamous conman Wayne Eaglesome on his life of crime and faking his own death
Not even Wayne Eaglesome knows how many aliases he has - 'I dare not hazard a guess.'
'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic client
He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.
'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teen
Judge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.
Kiwis consume record amount of cocaine as drug cartels and gangs flood market
Those in Auckland and Queenstown use the most cocaine per person, Herald analysis shows.
Malaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partner
Rapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.
Israel Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media posts
The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.
Supermarket staff left cowering in back room after late night break in
Police called off pursuit because of dangerous driving but nab offenders soon after.
Killer road, Wellington water restrictions and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin January 12, 2024
Calls for urgent safety work after road claims six lives in under a year, Wellingtonians face higher water restrictions and muggy weather set to stick around in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Workers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says
'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
Police attend an incident in Stoddard Rd, Wesley
Emergency services carry a person out of McDonald's in an Auckland suburb. Video / Hayden Woodward
'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on worker
Anthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.
Man denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assault
Joshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.