'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
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Jarrod Gilbert: Why crime spikes over the Christmas holidays
OPINION: Crime tends to increase along with the seasons, but how does that play out here?
NZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisation
The leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.
Why Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into Covid
OPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.
Central Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seized
Nine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
Watch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotel
A new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.
Women’s Refuge turns 50 but says there’s nothing to celebrate
Refuge CEO Ang Jury says domestic violence is still in society.
'You are a monster': Victim of stepfather’s sexual abuse speaks out as family disown her
Man jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.
Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help
Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.
Double arrest following two gang-related Auckland shootings on same night
Police have not ruled out further arrests or charges.
Man shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlier
Prison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.
Woman attacked in Auckland CBD, two including teen arrested
The pair will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
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.
‘There is no motive': Man's 'frenzied’ hammer killing of step-dad
'It appears the offending was shockingly out of character for you'.
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.
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
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.
Kiwi sports star charged with stealing car keeps name suppression
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
Two South Auckland women accused of assault, shoplifting, one of spraying disinfectant in security guard’s face
Woman allegedly threw glass jars at workers, brandished hammer, fled with full trolley.
Whanganui assault victim in stable condition
The victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.
Four youths arrested over bakery ram raid
Four youths have been arrested after a Pakuranga bakery was ram-raided last night Video / Supplied
Paroled murderer banned from Palmerston North
A murderer has failed to persuade authorities to let him enter the city in future.
Victims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homes
The 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.
$25 million worth of cannabis seized in Tāmaki Makaurau drug bust
Twelve people are facing deportation, including nine migrants here unlawfully.
'Little fighter': Dad says Sapphire Wakefield making small improvements as she turns 6 in hospital
Schoolgirl hit by a driver who may have been on the phone is "showing signs of healing".
'Harmful step backwards': Experts condemn new sex education plans
"This country has made billions of dollars from the unwellness of our people."
Police seize significant amount of cash and drugs in Whanganui
Four people have appeared in Whanganui and Levin courts on charges related to the seizure.
Crown says evidence against double murderer stronger now than 1990
Crown says evidence now found to have been lies was only a "slender strand" of its case.
Woman reveals cost of stolen diesel as Wilson Parking beefs up security after 'several' drill and drain thefts
Woman's gas tank replacement cost $1K, took three weeks after tank was drained by thieves.
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.
Derek Cheng: How Luxon made room for Act and NZ First without giving up too much
The challenge remains: How to walk the fiscal tightrope while delivering tax cuts.