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Thieves ram raid, smash into five Auckland businesses overnight
A dairy, Subway outlet, restaurant, vape store and car yard have all been damaged.
A dairy, Subway outlet, restaurant, vape store and car yard have all been damaged.
Bystanders helped police track down offenders.
Police had received multiple phone calls before the crowd surge that killed more than 150.
Police blame peer pressure, social media and money for a recent spate of youth offending.
Austin Thompson's shooting spree killed five, including his 16-year-old brother.
Police will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.
Decision has angered many families of the victims, who sought death penalty for shooter.
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More kids arrive at youth residences with patches and full-face tattoos.
The pair who vandalised the wall in broad daylight are being dealt with by police.
Mt Wellington liquor store owner says latest ram raid 'a kid being shown what to do'.
An investigation found more than half of the photos held by the police are of Māori.
Youth crime in Auckland has increased 16 per cent this year, compared with 2021.
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Young girls and female teachers are speaking up about shocking sexual harassment.
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Police eventually stop the vehicle in Glen Eden, West Auckland and several youths are arrested. Video / Hayden Woodward
Health Coalition Aotearoa chairman calls for effective measures to boost health.
Pania Te-Paiho Marsh helping rangatahi who reach out for help via social media.
ACT Party leader David Seymour reveals punishments would include fines as well as community service such as picking up litter, cleaning graffiti or volunteering at a community group. Video / NZ Herald
Amnesty International wants to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
Victim still in hospital, but stable, police say.
Urgent changes were made at South Island's only youth remand home in Dunedin.
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Liquorland Parnell store manager John Trail couldn't help but laugh at the thieves stealing a box of Peanut Slabs and then leaving bottles strewn across the footpath. Video / Hayden Woodward / Supplied
Ram-raiding youths who have plagued Auckland businesses are now favouring jewellery store smash-and-grabs, with at least two occurring in the city every week. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
For young Māori it's cool to be bad, Māhera Mai says, and she's trying to change that.
About 14 people a day die due to smoking tobacco, disproportionately affecting Māori.