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Editorial: Another head-scratching comment from a Green MP
OPINION: We know increased police visibility deters antisocial behaviour and crime.
Quadruple shooting: Judge notes teen’s ‘troubling mindset’ after one killed, three injured
Destry Watts buried the alleged murder weapon in his partner's yard.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
Christmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guards
The neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / Hayden Woodward
Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / Hayden Woodward
Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland
Three badly injured, Eagle helicopter dispatched after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement
Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement
Two arrested after a ram raid on Botany Liquor Centre overnight
Police arrested two men after a ram raid and fleeing driver incidents across Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
American teen arrested after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window
American woman, 18, arrested in Paris for allegedly throwing newborn from hotel window, faces life in prison for homicide charges.
Reduction in ram raids and concern over opioid use in the workplace | NZ Herald News Update
Reduction in ram raids, Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi and concern over opioid use in the workplace. | NZ Herald News Update
Pope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News Update
C: Pope Francis battles illness, childcare centres attendance rises and “outdated laws need to be looked at”.
‘Trail of destruction’: Judge lifts lid on one of NZ’s worst young criminals
Paddy racked up more than 30 offences before he turned 18.
Watch: Six teens arrested after dramatic pursuit in West Auckland
Police pursued the teens through West Auckland early this morning.
Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
Oranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review drops
The agency considers the review 'largely positive'.
‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics
'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'
Police used excessive force in arrest of boys aged 10 and 14 who fled in stolen car
Footage showed an officer punching one of the boys several times.
The time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes Bill
A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied
Police catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth Aid
Another driver allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit.
'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour responds
The Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.
Opinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s how
OPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
Police make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehicle
Police have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.
‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three Strikes
The feedback that helped toughen Three Strikes: Is 10 emails a 'large' number?
Young people spend night on roof at Auckland youth justice facility
A group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason Dorday / Hayden Woodward