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'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminals
Head Youth Court Judge Isa Malosi speaks to A Moment In Crime podcast.
Watch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampage
Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.
Watch - ‘Hugely damaging’: Online extremists target NZ children in sadistic extortion campaign
Police and the Department of Internal Affairs say a new breed of ultra-violent online manipulators has emerged in New Zealand.
Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied
Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald
Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins
The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.
Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident
Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.
Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall
The incident was captured on camera and has been shared on social media.
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 / NZ Herald
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 / NZ Herald
Trio suffer stab wounds, man charged, after incident in Takanini
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Video / NZ Herald
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 / NZ Herald
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.