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The reinstatement of the law will bring back the Three Strikes regime
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Jewellery store owner suffers skull fracture, needs brain surgery after violent robbery
Police are still on the hunt for offenders.
Government introduces new measures to combat youth crime
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Children’s Minister Karen Chhour and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced new measures to combat youth crime.
Father sent to jail for 'hitman-style' shooting
Victim of attempted murder spent three weeks in hospital.
Murder victim Emma Field remembered outside court
Family and friends of murder victim Emma Field gathered outside a New Plymouth court to release balloons following the guilty verdict of her partner, Leigh Matthew Frederick Beer.
Kidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentor
Kayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.
Rotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data shows
Six months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?
Woman due in court after alleged assault in Wellington strip club
The 26-year-old is due to appear in court today.
Man arrested after spiked vehicle crashes into road workers
A man wearing a balaclava was arrested after crashing into a traffic control vehicle in Papakura following a high-speed drive across Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
Kiwi sports star pleads guilty after wild Cup Day incident
The man, whose name is suppressed, will be sentenced in October.
More people serving time in prison found not guilty
Man imprisoned for nine months awaiting trial says he went 'to some dark places'.
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
Cops move in to confiscate Tribesmen gang's $540k HQ
The shed is on 'tainted' property and used at the Tribesmen's Christchurch headquarters.
Man struck and killed by car in Massey
A woman has been charged with murder after a man was hit and killed by a car in West Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
Alleged serial shoplifter facing 26 charges
Police are cracking down on shoplifters around Auckland.
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
'Very clingy': Potential sighting of fugitive Marokopa dad and kids at secluded hot pools
She claims Phillips has changed his hair colour and the children have 'home hair cuts'.
Massey homicide: Police comb through property as accused murderer appears in court
The accused will keep his name secret until at least next month.
Manhunt under way after large cannabis operation worth $600,000 found
Police are looking for those responsible for a large cannabis operation in Manurewa.
'Ram raids down 80 percent'
Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
Former gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal views
McKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'
‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives
A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.
Thomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policy
OPINION: Why Australia and NZ don't understand each other on the issue of deportations.
‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets
'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'
Teenager one of two arrested after $2.2 million meth, cash, guns found
The amount of methamphetamine found equivalent to 275,000 doses.
Big spike in serious repeat young offenders revealed
Latest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.
Victim Support volunteer honoured for making a difference
She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.
Firearms and ammunition supplied to gangs purchased by 'straw buyers'
A police briefing exposes more examples of legal guns supplied on to the black market.
New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime
Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.
Teens allegedly driving stolen vehicle crash after failing to stop for Far North police
'All four occupants were still inside the vehicle and medical assessment was sought.'
Auckland city crime - businesses fear for survival
Criminals are stealing and intimidating customers, city centre business owners say.
Cops called to burglary watch CCTV then arrest man - all in 45 minutes
A retail store burglar made a quick getaway, but police say they weren't far behind.