Murderer's mum to get $18k payout for Range Rover used in killing
The Crown sold the car Desmond Bourne drove on the day he shot Zane Smith.
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The injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.
Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal
The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.
Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k
Despite having money in the business accounts, the man chose not to pay employee taxes.
'You tried to silence me. You failed,' radio host who survived attempted murder tells attackers
Two of the men were found guilty by a jury in October. Another pleaded guilty.
‘Clean slate’ for Devast8: Judge tells infamous tattooed offender to quit crime
Notorious offender with Devast8 facial tattoo back in court after violent offending.
Teen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horse
The horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground
'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex
Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.
'Empire building' lawyer who stole from clients wants to practice again, says ambitions now tempered
He hasn't been allowed to work as a lawyer since 2016.
Cop's gruelling recovery after near-fatal hit-and-run by reality TV contestant
Paramedic had to insert her finger in cop's chest to stop his lungs collapsing.
Hundreds gather in Foxton for William 'Bird' Hines' tangi
The Head Hunter was feared and revered by members of New Zealand's gangs. Video / Supplied
Two people arrested after fleeing driver incident across Auckland
All lanes on the Southern Motorway are open again following the incident.
Government sworn in, Auckland budget and medical students struggle | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 27
Our new coalition Government kicks into gear, rates rises and axed cycle lanes in Auckland’s proposed budget and why medical students here can’t afford to finish thier degrees in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP Video / Getty
Jarrod Gilbert: 'An eye-opener' - evidence-based policing models a 'win for NZ'
OPINION: New scientific, evidence-led policing makes communities safer.
Mongrel Mob boss' last interview: Slain gangster on prison, suicide, meth addiction
The tough-looking gangster shared his private pain in an interview before his death.
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
Woman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of students
The woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.
Notorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly man
Mobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.
Body in the boot homicide: Alleged killer named
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.
Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
Places of worship targeted by threats; 70+ 'concerning emails' made
Police believe the threats are coming from the same source.
Auckland High Court evacuated due to bomb threat
Many schools and institutions have been evacuated or closed today due to bomb threats.
Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing
The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.
'A denier': James Wallace barred from inviting guests to home
A psychologist said the philanthropist was a low risk of sexual reoffending.
News publisher tackles thief in attempted citizen's arrest
NBR owner Todd Scott attempted to make a citizen's arrest after seeing a man stealing from a supermarket. Video / Supplied
Woman guilty of murdering father by arson found dead in her cell
Martin murdered her father Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.
'Concerning' email sent to schools and hospitals across New Zealand
Police are working to establish the origin of the emails.
Negotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 23
Deputy Prime Minister job drags out coalition talks, Auckland misses out on hosting SailGP and Israel’s cabinet approves hostage deal in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Young shoplifter suffers brain injury after being assaulted in prison
Henare Tito was trespassed from shops, but he still went back and stole from them.
Kiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch home
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
Watch: Hunt for crime gang after fire at YouTuber's home
A YouTube personality whose home was targeted in a suspected arson case is being given police protection as detectives hunt the organised criminals believed to be behind the attack. Video / AAP
Senior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crime
Some of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Woman's $400,000 yacht seized due to previous owner's debt
Former New York property developer Colin Rath forged documents to sell his luxury yacht.
Man on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle bracelet
He was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.