Gang leader has $2.1m of homes, vehicles, cash stripped by police
The asset seizures follow Operation Dusk - a major police investigation in 2019-2021.
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Suspect indicted on attempted murder charge of Japan’s Prime Minister
Kishida was campaigning when a man threw a homemade pipe bomb at him.
Leo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damage
Auckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.
Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob
The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".
Why is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?
OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.
'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life
"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."
Arrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousands
Hamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.
Rotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-on
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.
Let democracy and good leadership triumph over the bad and the ugly
OPINION: Our editorial shout-out to voters and politicians amid the election clamouring.
Children wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - Tapsell
The council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.
Hunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark area
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.
Man jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigation
He also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.
'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on ground
One officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
Former High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understand
OPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Four firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robbery
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.
Guns found to be legally purchased in fatal Florida hate crime
A 21-year-old fatally shot three Black people in Florida with guns he bought legally.
Community safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crime
Last month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.
Police name 70-year-old victim of Queen St fatal stabbing
Police are completing the scene examination today.
Police execute search warrant for Queen St killing accused Dariush Talagi
Police recovered a rifle, ammunition and a quantity of cannabis during the search today.
Couple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom window
Police were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.
Homicide investigation launched after Palmerston North stabbing
Police say the incident is not related to gang tensions in the area.
Shaneel Lal: National, Act want them scrapped but cultural reports are essential
OPINION: It's complicated: That's why cultural reports are essential for just sentencing
Is Māori crime portrayed unfairly in the media?
A criminologist is questioning the ethics around news coverage of crime.
No arrests yet: Killers still on the run in three fatal shootings this month
Gang violence has been linked to some of the killings in Auckland and Palmerston North.
Police hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robbery
Police got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.
Watch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeper
A "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.
Undue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind bars
Graham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.
‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen
Police were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.
Secret home cameras caught wife ‘pouring bleach in husband’s coffee’
He became suspicious when he noticed his coffee tasted strange.
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Three people in court over $10,000 of protest damage
Three protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.
Tamaki's march against crime hopes to mobilise 1000-plus
Freedoms NZ leader Brian Tamaki wants to make crime the No.1 election issue