Police charge shovel-wielding man after boy injured at protest
The attack on a child at a pro-Palestine rally called a 'cowardly hit from behind'.
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Bar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' wound
A fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.
Netsafe CEO Brent Carey calls on new Government to create an anti-scam centre
Netsafe chief executive Brent Carey says two-thirds of victims don't report online fraud to police, calls on Government to create an anti-scam centre. Video / Alex Burton
Police name victim killed in Stoke, Nelson assault
Police were called to the scene on Orchard St in Stoke shortly after 7pm on Friday.
Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.
'Beyond comprehension': Ellerslie murder victim's cause of death revealed
A post-mortem on Mei Han Chong's body was completed yesterday.
'Killed on his birthday' - colleague remembers Ellerslie murder victim Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok
Kwok was set to have a long holiday with his family after his birthday and last shift.
Family of slain Auckland couple release new photos as second man arrested
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the investigation.
'He didn't deserve to go that way': Mum of man killed by homeless colleague speaks
David Gilchrist was off his meds and deemed an imminent risk when he killed Glen Collins.
Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
The man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.
Murder at the Racecourse Hotel: Unused pillow provides clue in cold case
Shot man's widow claimed to have been asleep in bed alongside her husband.
Slain toddler Ruthless-Empire’s birth to be officially registered with new name
Police appeal for more information on car used to take Baby Ru to hospital.
'Too many haters out there': Auckland CBD gunman's final call to mum before murders
'If I’d known what he was about to do I would have tried to stop him', gunman's mum says.
Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl
The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.
'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbers
It was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.
Man accused of murdering Ellerslie couple appears in court, granted name suppression
The man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.
Sighs of relief as dad found not guilty of encouraging crash that led to son's death
After the verdict, a minute's silence was held in court to honour the two men who died.
Police investigate Greenhithe crime scene
Forensic investigators take 3D imaging of Kereru Grove crime scene in Greenhithe. Video / Hayden Woodward
Man charged with murdering Ellerslie couple, woman found in bush
The man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.
Ellerslie homicide concerns, school attendance drops, State Highway 1 closure and settled weather | Focus Morning Bulletin November 10, 2023
Data shows a continued drop in school attendance, missing Auckland woman can't drive adds to investigation concerns, State Highway 1 in Northland may be closed for months and a run of settled weather is set for most of the country. Video / Corey Fleming / Gettyimages
Violent armed robbery at Silverdale Superette
CCTV footage shows a dairy owner being beaten during an armed robbery in Silverdale in July of this year. Video / Supplied
Auckland law student told police she was in ‘extreme fear’ of stalker 2 weeks before murder
Internal police documents reveal woman's fears before killing.
'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defence
Two cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.
Crown alleges Christchurch father encouraged street race that killed son
Jury will have to decide fate of Mark Nicholl snr who watched crash unfold.
'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed
His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.
West Auckland man charged with over 40 counts of burglary, theft
Police arrested the 27yo man after responding to burglary of shop on South Titirangi Rd.
Diwali robbery: Auckland restaurant staff stringing up lights threatened at gunpoint, one hurt
The incident happened at the Mithaiwala Indian Vegetarian Restaurant around 11.30pm.
Grave concerns for woman missing after violent Auckland killing
Kwok was found dead at his property on Monday.
Australian police investigated after tasering disabled pensioner
Alarming surveillance video captures two police officers forcibly removing an elderly man from a care home and restraining him on the ground, while one of the officers repeatedly uses his knee on the man. Video / Supplied
Vegetarian restaurant’s staff threatened with weapons
Last night, two employees of an Indian restaurant in Auckland's Sandringham were left distressed when robbers stole money and threatened them with weapons. Video / Hayden Woodward
Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.
'Made some bad decisions': Badly beaten new dad had history of starting fights
Nicholas Crosby threw the first punch. He ended up in ICU for three days.
Steve Braunias: Double-murder trial verdict 'breathtakingly fast'
Two men with connections to the Killer Beez street gang were found guilty.