Preventive detention lifted for violent offender with 70 convictions
The serial abuser was jailed for a brutal attack on his former partner.
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Police shoot armed man after attempted carjackings
A witness at the scene says armed police were approaching a white truck.
Neighbours at war: Jury reach verdict for alleged assault with a weedeater
The neighbourly issues of an exclusive gated community were laid bare in court.
'We were shocked': Three staff held at gunpoint during bowling alley heist
The armed man burst into the business just before 6pm.
Security guard confronts shoplifter
A security guard confronts a would-be shoplifter at a Countdown supermarket in Hamilton yesterday. Video / NZME
Good gardener: Lawyer tells court client 'successful' at growing weed
Police arrived at the home on an unrelated matter and found more than a kilo of cannabis.
Name suppression lapses for man accused of killing young mother
Family shouted obscenities at the man accused of Nazia Hai's murder.
Auckland man pleads guilty to manslaughter one month ahead of murder trial
Lev Nemkin, 27, died at a Ranui property in June last year.
Armed robber strikes North Shore bowling alley in ‘broad bloody daylight’
The armed man held up the bowling alley shortly before 6pm Tuesday.
Neighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?
A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.
Man pleads guilty to illegally reselling gun found in hands of person shot by police
Craig Holtom initially claimed he legitimately sold the guns to mysterious possum skinner.
Family of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentenced
The victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.
Pt Chevalier robberies: Auckland police make second arrest
Police charged a 23-year-old man with aggravated robbery. He will appear in court today.
'Your theatrics get you nowhere': Ex-Insta model back in court
Hannah Pierson said she tried to get help but was 'unheard and misunderstood'.
Major parties hit, house prices up and 'Brand' new allegations | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2023
Both major political parties take a hit in the latest poll, house prices turn a corner and London police launch an investigation into Russell Brand allegations. Video / NZ Herald
Cleaner who joked about child exploitation images on his phone now facing prison
Police see trend towards younger victims and greater brutality toward very young children.
'Warped relationship': Man jailed for sexual abuse of niece
The 32-year-old man continued the abuse by moving her out of her parent's home at 15.
Attempted murder defendant discussed planting GPS tracking device two days before attack
Auckland-based radio celebrity Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times.
Friends accused of fatal shootings during 'crime spree'
It was one hell of a month in Auckland with a spate of shootings, the court heard.
Murder defendant's lawyers says their client's ex-bestie - not him - stomped, stabbed victim
Two friends from childhood, co-accused of murder, blame each other.
'I apologise': Israel Adesanya in court on drink driving charge
The UFC superstar arrived at court supported by an entourage.
Nats working with Peters, housing policy welcomed and Queenstown clean-up continues | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2023
Luxon has finally confirmed his party will work with NZF, Labour pledges another 6000 public homes by 2027 and states of emergency were lifted in Queenstown and Southland as clean-up continues. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Ram raid on Queen St
A Foot Locker store on Auckland's Queen St was broken into overnight in a ram raid. Video / NZ Herald
'Unprovoked attack': US cops reveal details of Kiwi TikTok star's attempted murder
The Invercargill native is likely to be deported after his lengthy sentence.
The instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailed
One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.
‘Abstinence isn’t realistic’: Man with 12th drink driving conviction facing long dry spell
Judge Stephen Clark told Anthony Salmon he's a danger to himself and others on the road.
Labour says ram raids are down, National says they're not. Who's telling the truth?
Labour, National at odds on whether the number of ram raids is falling. We have the data.
Teen arrested after alleged shooting at Rotorua intersection
The person is due to appear in Rotorua District Court.
Conviction partially quashed for man involved in fatal gang bashing
Jason Signal wasn't a gang member but was convicted for his part in the killing.
‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chest
Killer of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.
Four people charged over East Auckland burglaries
The robberies spanned between August 25 and September 11.
Driver on restricted licence drove drunk again months after killing pedestrian
Friends tried to get Callum Wither's keys and asked him to slow down before the fatality.
Mum guilty of wounding adopted daughter
The woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.
'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twice
The addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.