Focus: Police update Grey Lynn shooting
Police update Grey Lynn shooting. Video / Michael Craig
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12-year-old driver among youths arrested after car stolen in West Auckland
The 12-year-old male driver is set to face a Waitākere Court.
Labour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visit
The Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.
'I was a total loser': How boot camp changed one man's life
Rhys Delamare backs boot camps to transform troubled youth.
Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps
OPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.
Jailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclub
The pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.
'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store
Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'
Kids break into dealership and steal dirt bikes
Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.
In a pickle? We've got the constable for you
Taupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.
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
Queensland girl, 14, charged with murder after man stabbed at caravan park
Teenage girl charged with murder after man stabbed at Queensland caravan park.
'A year of hell': Teen victim and dad speak after Christchurch youth sex offender trial
A teenage girl who was sexually assaulted has shared her story - and an important message.
Oranga Tamariki told to address youth offending
It is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
Families are the most dangerous institution in New Zealand – Jarrod Gilbert
OPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.
Security guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robbery
Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / Supplied
Teen 'terrified' after alleged street bashing by girl 'terrorising' school
The victim suffers panic attacks and nightmares and is too scared to walk anywhere.
Nine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidents
Both incidents on Sunday involve stolen vehicles.
Hope for first group of youth offenders starting new military-style boot camp
The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, will spend three months at a youth facility.
Simon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care report
OPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?
'Very different': PM defends boot camps after case highlighted in abuse report
An inquiry into abuse in state care was released and tabled at Parliament on Wednesday.
Young woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battle
The justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream
The judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.
Focus: New city beat cops hit the streets
A team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse Wright
Kimi Manaakitanga is making its mark on Waikato youth
Rangatahi-designed youth camp in Hamilton proving its worth.
Are these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selected
Teenagers from across the country will spend three months at a Palmerston North facility.
Give youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first job
Northland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.
First he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbings
Two brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.
Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024
This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata Māori
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
When knife-wielding teen demanded cash, shopkeeper said no - then she locked him inside
The judge urged him not to follow in the footsteps of his father.
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
Smash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrested
An 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.