Elderly disabled woman wards off intruder
Toria Newman has been a target three times in recent years. Video / Supplied
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Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Oranga Tamariki accepts reoffending possible as boot camp pilot teens return to community
The three-month in-residence phase has finished but now the 'hard work is just beginning'.
Woman caught on CCTV attacking baby at busy Australian shopping centre
Police are on the hunt for a woman who randomly attacked a baby while in its mother's arms at a shopping centre. Video / WA Police
Seven youths charged over roof stand-off at youth justice facility
Oranga Tamariki says teenagers 'hungry' and 'tired' after incident.
PM Christopher Luxon addresses youths 'protesting' from justice facility roof
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald
How a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charities
Campbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.
Watch: Emergency services respond to stabbing in Auckland CBD, man critical
A man has been critically hurt and a teenager arrested after a stabbing in Auckland’s city centre overnight.
Minister's apology, crime and cost of power continue to concern | NZ Herald Update 19 October 2024
Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.
Auckland woman suffers six weeks of harassment over missing dog
An Auckland woman already stressed out by the loss of her beloved pet dog, says she has suffered been dealing with six weeks of harassment. Video / NZ Herald
'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposed
Cabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.
Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight
Police are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ Herald
Research puts Māori experiences with alcohol harm at the forefront
'We just said to them ‘Tell us your stories, you’ve grown up with it, you’ve seen it’.
Teen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdown
Police were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.
New sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealed
The Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.
Youth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilot
The Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.
PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations
PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Hit and run death: Former All Black's daughter pleads guilty
Former All Black's daughter Helena Cribb pleads guilty hit and run death.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
'Find him': Mum's chilling warning to school before mass shooting
Mother says she warned counsellor about an 'extreme emergency' involving her son.
US teen school shooting suspect shackled in court as father makes appearance before same judge
14-year-old is suspected gunman at a school shooting that killed four and injured nine.
Focus: Police update Grey Lynn shooting
Police update Grey Lynn shooting. Video / Michael Craig
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.
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