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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'.
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
Police propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crime
Idea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda.
Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Michael Hill Jewellers
The alleged aggravated robbery was reported to police before 10am.
'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
Police have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.
Youth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two years
Youth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.
Revealed: Youth offending decreasing despite spotlight on young offenders
Youth offending is not increasing, a new Ministry of Justice report has found.
Third bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offenders
It says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.
Willow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategy
OPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offending
Previously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.
PM clarifies boot camp youth could be in facility for longer under legislation
The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.
Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of bootcamps
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark Mitchell
Auckland mall allegedly ram-raided by five youths as young as 12
Police called to Silverdale on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast about 4.35am.
Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald
Jarrod Gilbert: Prison report reveals heartbreak of youth incarceration cycle
OPINION: Is Corrections able to address failings in how we handle young offenders?
Letters: Don't let Auckland Airport proceeds become council piggy bank
OPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'
Auckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across city
Police arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / Supplied
Youths missing from bootcamp found as police respond to carjacking, machete-wielding teens in Hamilton
OT confirm two teens missing from bootcamp found. Police found armed youths in stolen car.
'Unacceptable behaviour': 11yo arrested on North Shore after rocks hurled at elderly man
A witness said the elderly man was sitting on some grass when the boy threw rocks at him.
Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park
Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald
Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.