Nine arrests now after Wairoa brawl
Five gang members arrested so far in the police Wairoa fight inquiry.
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11th person denies murdering Tauranga father ahead of trial
A jury trial is set for early September.
Prowler caught on camera sentenced
A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.
Hospice shop hit by thieves
'I went to unlock the paddock on the gate and the whole gate fell on top of me': Manager
'We're not prepared': Customs warns drug, gang, corruption threats growing
Organised crime groups using new technology 'faster than law enforcement agencies'.
Watch: 3D computer-generated walkthrough of Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna's home
The Crown's 3D computer-generated walkthrough of Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna's home. Video / supplied
Simon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen St
OPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.
Firearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committee
The orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.
Study finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reporting
More than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.
An exonerated man was ‘50 feet from freedom’. Then a court stopped him
Christopher Dunn was steps away from freedom.
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ Herald
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
‘Just too young, poor girl’: Family of 23-year-old doorstep shooting victim speak out
Whānau describe 23-year-old Aaliyah Wilson as an incredibly loved happy-go-lucky girl.
Property Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office garden
Michael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.
“They thought it was normal” Gang leaders reveal impact of state abuse
Michael Morrah sits down with "Puks", the President of Black Power Auckland and Feke Taito, former King Cobra member. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Hospital told nurse who supported Lucy Letby 'she shouldn't give evidence'
Medics say they were advised that getting involved in the case could harm their careers.
TikTok justice? Why the Govt has hit the brakes on sentencing changes
Those at the coalface say the programme is working, but the Govt has frozen the funding
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Second Gisborne store in a month struck by armed offenders
'He was totally shocked by it and went to the back of the shop for safety.'
SkyCity casino to shut for five days, licence suspended temporarily
Failures spanned five years from February 2018 until March 2023.
Fears of serious injury or death as dirt bike riders run amok
'This has to stop before someone gets hurt or killed.': Police
'We are very tired and scared': Couple to close dairy after 16 years due to violent robberies
The store's last day of operation is this Friday.
'Justice for us is to arrest them': Life for police teams on crime-rife Auckland city beats
Heart of the City is 'delighted' with extra police resources targeting crime in the city.
Grandma traumatised after shots fired at her house
Police say it is lucky the woman, aged in her 70s, was not hit by the bullets.
Solicitor-General declines police request to lay human trafficking charges against Hawke’s Bay man
Police believed they may have uncovered a migrant exploitation ring.
Man charged with opening plane’s emergency exit during take-off
Police say the man opened the Qatar Airways door in a bid to escape officers.
Three cars stolen overnight – one lodged in dairy after botched ram raid
A bumbling ram raid attempt ended with offenders escaping out windows early this morning.
Screwdriver and torch allegedly used to assault elderly woman in West Auckland home invasion
The 36-year-old is due to appear in the Waitākere District Court today.
Govt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crime
The Ministerial Advisory Group will work with victims and offer ideas to reduce offending.
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
Easy come, easy go, as stolen goods ditched in wild drive
Stolen tools thrown from vehicle before car spiking.
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.