Serial shoplifter who brandished gun in supermarket had 39 warrants for arrest
The 34yo man has 12 shoplifting, presenting firearm charges dating back to January.
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Man held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protest
The 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.
'My brain went ding': Juror fined $250 for contempt of court
In looking up information online the man didn't think he'd be breaking court rules.
Palmerston North fire: Police release CCTV images in bid for information
There was extensive damage to the building.
'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chase
Libby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.
'They have forgiven you': Man who stabbed brother in heart jailed
Joey Richards must serve a minimum of seven years in jail of a 12-year sentence.
Teen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissed
The teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.
Refugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZ
He spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.
'Boiling point': Elderly man attacked with bat after driveway dispute
A driveway dispute between two men has deteriorated into violence at a Dunedin address.
Family of Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods tearful as man pleads guilty to manslaughter
The public gallery was filled with Woods’ family and friends, many of whom were emotional.
Disgraced arts patron James Wallace to leave jail today - what he can and can't do on parole
The millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.
Auckland league club was uninsured and failed to file financials before arson
The club's affairs were in disarray before the arson, Herald inquiries reveal.
Drunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crash
Winiata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.
Focus: Car yard vandalised by apartment tenants
Car yard owner Shirzay Faqeeri has been left thousands of dollars out of pocket amid ongoing vandalism by individuals living in neighbouring apartments. Video / Corey Fleming
Meth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's home
Six men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.
Two found guilty of murdering South Auckland grandmother
Meliame Fisi’ihoi was killed in her home in Calthorp Close in Mangere, in January 2020.
Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.
Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ
David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.
Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting
Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.
Witness intimidated with throat-cutting gesture outside court
Throat-slitting gesture 'happens all the time', defence lawyer said, but judge disagreed.
Auckland man dies from critical injuries after assault
Police are seeking information on the assault, which occurred in Helensville last month.
Babysitter filmed naked child, kept 2500 photos
Man took 18 videos of underage girl and used them to generate 2500 still images.
Focus: Guilty verdicts in 1995 cold case killing
Angela Blackmoore was murdered in her Christchurch home in 1995. Video / George Heard
Mongrel Mob associate pleads guilty to murder of Darcy Strickland
One of the two accused admits the murder of a Flaxmere man described as a 'gentle giant'.
Question time, Cook Strait blowout and Auckland crime | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 8
Fiery day in the House as Parliament gets back to business, Cook Strait cost blowout lands with the Finance Minister and how Auckland Council is addressing crime in the city in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Interislander / AP / Parliament TV / NZHerald
'It's a set up': Pound worker maintains he didn't poison the milk
A judge has reserved his decision after the case closed this week.
'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into car
He used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.
'Degrading' - Man films sex with drunk 15yo girl and posts to Snapchat
He said he accidentally posted the video of the act to his Snapchat story feed.
Gisborne Police make gang arrests and firearm seizures during raids
A Black Power gang associate was arrested in relation to an October shooting.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Auckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spree
The escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.
Man who grabbed female bouncer’s crotch risks being deported
The defendant refused to leave the establishment in Wānaka before the assault.
Teens ram vehicles, drive on wrong side before crashing in half-hour road rampage
The car was first spotted in Sunnyvale by concerned residents at 8.30pm.
Police discover 'tens of thousands' in counterfeit money operation
A 29-year-old has been arrested and is due to appear in the Pukekohe District Court.