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Inside story: Plan to house ex-prisoners in 'isolated' valley meets rural resistance
'There’s not very good cellphone service or internet if something was to happen.'
Flagstaff Fresh Choice attempted robbery
CCTV footage shows a woman trying to steal from Fresh Choice Flagstaff, with help from a child, on November 2. Video / Supplied
Fleeing van leads Police through racecourse in roundabout chase
A fleeing van led police on a dramatic pursuit through Featherston, Carterton, and Greytown before being arrested. Video / Supplied
Inside the burnt property allegedly connected to Breanna Muriwai's disappearance
Sinister warning messages have been left outside the burnt-down property linked to missing woman Breanna Muriwai. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Canterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglers
Criminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.
'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
Ariki Rigby murder: Two years on, killers remain free
Family and police talk about the fight for justice for slain teen ahead of second anniversary of her murder. Video / Neil Reid
Petrol station ramraided, other businesses smashed into in crime spree
Offenders smashed their way into several businesses in coastal settlement overnight.
The Kirsa Jensen case - one of NZ's enduring mysteries
Kirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey Fleming
Hostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assault
A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant Routen
'Gone Fishing' murder case heads to Court of Appeal
Convicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance of Deane-Fuller-Sandys. Video / NZHerald
NZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.
Hundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeral
Hundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex Burton
Police believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul play
The family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey Fleming
Wairoa rugby game gang brawl
A fight has been captured and shared on social media in Wairoa after a rugby match between Tapuae Sports Club and Young Māori Party (YMP) at War Memorial Park. Video / Supplied
Waikato police spike milk truck after alleged theft
No milk spilt and nobody hurt - but police say things could have been worse.
ECan chairman cleared to return after investigation
Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.
CCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedback
CCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.
David Tamihere vows to keep fighting after Court of Appeal declines to quash convictions
David Tamihere has maintained his innocence and vowed to keep fighting for a re-trial. Video / Michael Craig
Focus: Most burgled suburbs revealed
Auckland's Takanini South leads with frequent residential burglaries. Video / NZ Herald
Man arrested for stealing passengers’ data through free wifi during flight
Footage captures the Australian Federal Police arresting a Perth man over creation of ‘evil twin’ free Wi-Fi networks to access personal data. Video / Australian Federal Police
Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.