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Israel Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media posts
The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.
The big money behind NZ's lucrative drug market in 2023
20 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.
Prison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang book
He said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.
Man dies after his car crashes into tree
The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.
Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth
A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.
'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.
Editorial: Use of force on Māori suspects a grey area for police cleared up by body cams
OPINION: They are added protection for those being arrested and those making the arrest.
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
Who killed Jane Furlong? Baffling cold case still unsolved
Jane Furlong was murdered in 1993; police appeal again for info on those responsible.
Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.
Occupants of car flee with possible firearm after spiking
Police make two arrests and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Two more charged with participating in gang brawl, five months after Head Hunter's death
Seven people now face various charges.
Manurewa shooting: Single gunshot killed one, left another fighting for life in unsolved attack
A single shotgun blast through a car window left two men critical, with one later dying.
Second crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accident
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.
Mahia man in custody over fire at property where Dylan Blake died
Kelvin Blake is accused of deliberately setting fire to a Mahia property.
Police say nature of homicide victim's injuries unconfirmed
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
Charges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing it
The alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.
SH14 has reopened after serious crash caused main road to close temporarily
Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.
Tactical use of pain: Call for urgent change as police arrest tactics, especially against Māori, revealed
Police say the use of force is always proportionate to the situation and a last resort.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
Police continuing to hunt killer of Christchurch man
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
Fatal crash closes SH4 between Whanganui and Raetihi
The crash involved a single motorcycle.
Teens arrested after crashing into car, driving on wrong side of motorway
The two teenagers, allegedly in a stolen car, fled 18km from Newmarket to Whenuapai.
Fires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now contained
There are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.
Body found at Auckland beach
Police believe the body is 19-year-old Hiran Joseph, who went missing on January 2.
Waikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd Wallace
He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.
Man threatened staff with knife in attempted Hastings service station robbery
A man reportedly threatened staff with a knife at Caltex Omahu.
'Devastated': Homicide victim's family torn apart while police hunt killer
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street three days ago.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
Christchurch homicide: Police seeking sightings of car in connection to 38-year-old's death
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.