Corrections says monitoring device tampering can be detected
Criminals are regularly wrapping tinfoil around their ankle bracelets and reoffending.
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Watch: Auckland home invasion victim threatened with hammer
Three men broke into the victim's house in Kelston and threatened him with a hammer, saying they would come back and kill him if he called the police. Video / NZ Herald
'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system
The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.
'Foiled' ankle bracelets: National wants changes to bail system
Leaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.
Criminals dodge detection by using tinfoil to cover ankle bracelets
Leaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.
Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'
Four women were victimised by the defendant.
Betrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings
'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.
Heartless act: Burglars target family who lost everything in Cyclone Gabrielle
Residents who lost everything in the floods have now been the victims of callous thieves.
Former high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison
'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.
Lawyer doesn't feel safe after Auckland CBD homicide
“It’s not the Queen Street I used to know,” says Olinda Woodroffe.
'How could someone do this?': Firebombing victims had seconds to escape
Couple traumatised by Molotov cocktail attack and have lost all of their belongings.
Gunshots reportedly fired from vehicle at two locations in Auckland
Police say no one was injured in either incident.
'Was he crying? Was he pleading with you?': Murder defendant grilled as she enters witness box
Lawyers say Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung not the "cold-blooded killer" of Rangiwhero Ngaronoa.
Farm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
The women who brought down the Mama Hooch rapists, in their own words
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
Focus: The Mama Hooch trial
Brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz have been jailed for sexually attacking women at the Mama Hooch bar in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Arrest after high-speed motorbike red-light runner flees police, tracked from air over South Auckland
Police tracked the motorbike from the air as it travelled through Auckland streets.
Motel terror, Mama Hooch and flood recovery packages | Focus Morning Bulletin August 25, 2023
Mother describes motel terror as Epsom homicide investigation continues, why the Mama Hooch rapists won’t likely be let out early and councillors react to Auckland’s $2-billion flood recovery package. Video / NZ Herald
'Really scary': Mum's motel homicide night of terror while visiting Auckland
One person was taken into custody after a death at a central Auckland motel.
Not the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollen
He was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.
'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggests
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
Security footage shows busy Mama Hooch nightclub
Security footage shows Robert Jaz and another male leave the busy Mama Hooch nightclub. Video / Supplied
Mama Hooch: Danny Jaz partying in the club
Cellphone footage shows Danny Jaz partying in the Mama Hooch nightclub. Video / Supplied
Moment after Mama Hooch's victims had their drink spiked
CCTV Footage shows the moments after Katherine and Penny had their drinks spiked in the Mama Hooch nightclub. Video / Supplied
Calendar Girls security footage of Mama Hooch victim
Security footage inside Calender Girls shows one of the Mama Hooch victims visibly drowsy and drinking water. Video / Supplied
'Level of your offending is unknown in this country': Mama Hooch rapist brothers jailed
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
'Callous disregard': Mama Hooch rapists handed hefty prison terms
Mama Hooch rapists - brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz - are being sentenced today.
Epsom motel death: Teenager accused of murder to deny charge
One person was taken into custody last night.
Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station
He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.
David Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'
Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.
'Distressed' alleged killers appear in court after pensioner stabbing in Auckland CBD
Police launched a homicide investigation after the pensioner was stabbed to death.
Assault outside school gates: Two women arrested
Two women in their 20s are due to appear in court.
Billion dollar buyout, Mama Hooch sentencing and India on the moon | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24, 2023
Exclusive details emerge in Auckland council’s billion-dollar deal with the Government, Mama Hooch rapists face sentencing and India make space history. Video / NZ Herald / AP Video / Telegram Wagner
Mama Hooch rapists to be sentenced today - more than 10 victims to read emotional statements in court
Mama Hooch rapists - brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz - will today be jailed for sex crimes