Bank kidnapping: Man threatened to 'blow the building up' in hour-long ordeal
The man accused of holding people captive inside Rotorua's BNZ has pleaded guilty.
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Head Hunter pulled rifle from guitar case, executed ex and her father on lawn
Details of the grisly double murder have been released to the public for the first time.
No inquest: Almost nine years after WINZ shooting murders Coroner closes final chapter
Coroner outlines improvements made by MSD after 2014 WINZ office murders.
Posie Parker protest: 20yo accused of punching elderly woman chased by Leo Molloy
The 20-year-old was followed by the businessman with a camera on a selfie stick.
Commonwealth Games coming home, Parliament Protest review & police plea for details in Rangiora homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 April, 2023
Could the Commonwealth Games be held at home in 2034? Parliament Protest review to be revealed and police plea for the public's help in Rangiora homicide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Absolutely terrifying': IPCA report on violent Parliament protest released
'They were itching for a fight.'
Jailed for neglect death: Man fights 'inhumane' deportation to Canada
Ena Lai Dung, 76, died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, weighing just 29kg.
Shoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at risk
Li Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.
The tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penalties
Whangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.
Teen shot in back of head with AR-15 had been driving down Auckland road - Crown
Misiona Talafu Petelo, 19, died in October 2021 after he was taken to hospital.
Murder of a tourist: The shocking killing of Karen Aim
A Moment In Crime podcast gives in-depth look into the murder of tourist Karen Aim
Ariki Rigby’s sister believes ‘jealousy and drugs’ behind teen’s murder
Sister believes police closer to catching teen's killers - reveals possible motive.
Wild night of Hamilton street racing includes assault, stolen car and a paintball gun
A man who complained to the group was attacked and had his car stolen, police say.
‘Dangerous’ South Auckland pensioner still on the run one month later
Police are appealing for information on Bronwyn Warwick.
Man alleged to have assaulted, kidnapped woman in bottle shop granted name suppression
The 28-year-old made an appearance in the Hamilton District Court this morning.
Auckland finance figure charged after suburban fight that blinded man
The charges stem from an alleged backyard fracas on Good Friday.
Watch: 21-year-old arrested at Bunnings in relation to Sydney alleged kidnapping
Sira Elkheir, 21, is arrested in western Sydney Bunnings on charges related to the kidnapping and six-day torture of small business owner Peter Vuong. Video / NSW Police Force
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change
Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.
Man killed in Christchurch was visiting from India with wife and son
"We all are trying to support the family."
Man who died after attack near Christchurch park believed to be visiting from India
A 31-year-old man has been charged over the attack.
Watch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robbery
The offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Christmas Day nightmare: Man attacked couple in their backyard
The husband was undergoing treatment for cancer when he was knocked unconscious.
Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.
501 deportee punched passerby who tried to help after fall
Weldon Perrett got angry when asked if he wanted help after falling over.
Christchurch woman denies attempted murder
Katherine Mary Hughes has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a man.
Russia points to Ukraine for blogger assassination - but the truth may lie closer to home
Telegraph: Who was the person who planted the explosive working for?
Manslaughter sentencing: 501 deportee was on bail when he shot man in stomach
Ex-partner Sandy Younes was also sentenced for cleaning up the crime scene.
Ariki Rigby homicide: Teen's hands, feet were severed
Graphic content warning: slain teenager's sister describes chilling details.
Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off
The 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.
Man who brutally murdered tourist as a teen says killing ‘an accident’
Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.
Watch: Postie punches customer after heated argument
The customer said he was left unconscious after the NZ Post worker knocked him to the ground. Video / NZ Herald
Three killed, three injured in shooting at Oklahoma City bar
Police did not have a suspect in custody.
Lori Vallow Daybell and the doomsday plot: After 3 years, slain kids’ mum to stand trial
Vallow Daybell faces charges for killing 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan.