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.

Emergency services responded to a report of the death at about 7.50am on Tuesday. Video / Ben Dickens

The mum of the missing Marokopa children has recorded a video pleading with their father to 'bring her babies home'. Video / Operation Curly

Events and workshops will attract growers, exporters and suppliers.

Police searching for fugitive father Tom Phillips have moved their focus to Otorohanga. Video / NZHerald

A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.

Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ

It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.

Surge in serious young offenders, new Government tax hits EV owners and expert offers advice ahead of tonight's $43 million Lotto Powerball jackpot. Video / NZHerald / Gettyimages

Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.

A TikTok user shared video of an attempted shoplifting at Pakn'Save Tamatea in Napier. Video / Supplied

Black Power member Kane Taare Gray has been named as one of those who died. Video / NZHerald

Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald

About 100 people were involved in a massive fight in Gisborne after two gatecrashers arrived at a 21st birthday party. Two people were killed and three others were critically injured. Video / TVNZ / NZHerald

Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.

The changes include cuts to allowances and subsidised rentals in remote areas.

Armed police outside Tauranga Hospital on Thursday morning. Video / Alex Cairns

Locals smash pāua poaching ring.

Police investigate after a fisherman pulled a body from the water at Gulf Harbour. Video / Kylan Kukard

China’s Public Prosecutor’s Office told Zespri it would prosecute the crimes.

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee's Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill announcement in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

'I can’t describe how relieved I was.'

NZ4X4S owner Ali Faqeeri has been left to front the bill over a smashed windshield. Video / Corey Fleming

Wendy Petrie used in Instagram gambling scam as AI combines with digital forgery. Video / Fair Use

CCTV footage of the moment a high-performance XR ute was torched beside a Flaxmere family's home early on Friday morning. CCTV / Supplied

The couple say the trees were “all that kept them going”.

Winston Peters and Judith Collins jet to Australia, new documentary a wake-up call for Piha and a bright prediction for Auckland’s CBD in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Getty Images / Parliament TV / NZHerald

'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'