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.

A 'highly-sophisticated' gang-led network could see stolen items going off-shore. Video / NZ Herald / Hayden Woodward

Researchers seeking an urgent end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food.

One was a ram raid at a BP service station.

Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.

Can our children be truly safe online? Warning: Distressing content.

More kids arrive at youth residences with patches and full-face tattoos.

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.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster responds to watchdog report.

Young girls and female teachers are speaking up about shocking sexual harassment.

How a Government blunder actually sent Northland into lockdown, will a new youth crime package actually work? And the mystery continues over the body found in a burnt out car in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

A late night police chase across Auckland ends with several youths arrested, Britain has a new Prime Minister and snow fall down South as cold blast hits Aotearoa in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Youth walks free from another 10 charges due to delayed psychological report.

Police eventually stop the vehicle in Glen Eden, West Auckland and several youths are arrested. Video / Hayden Woodward

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.

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis comments on Hawke's Bay prison protest as five inmates remain on the roof. Video / Mark Mitchell

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.

To witness rangatahi speak out about their reality gives great hope for the future.

Research is showing for one group online gaming comes with hidden dangers.

Father frustrated police yet to arrest boys after son beaten at party.