Victim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in court
The victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.
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Police searched a Glen Innes address today and arrested a man.
Mum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers
A close friend says just a few weeks ago the dead woman was in good spirits.
'Deliberate invasion': Man who breached protection sent back to prison
He breached a protection order when he turned up at the woman’s home and tried to hug her.
Gang tensions brew following shootings
Homicide investigations are continuing after shootings which are being linked to gang activity. Video / NZ Herald
Search efforts resume for Yanfei Bao
Specialist teams are focussing on farmland and the outskirts of the city. Video / NZ Herald
Wellington Mayor’s dog banned, gang feud fears and the latest in property values | Focus Morning Bulletin August 8, 2023
Tory Whanau's dog banished from her office, police investigate gang-related shootings and the residential property downturn decelerates. Video / NZ Herald / Instagram / Getty
Exclusive: Patched Head Hunter killed in park shooting, new gangland feud fears
The killing of a patched Head Hunter will be seen as a major escalation.
Christchurch man jailed for abusive messages: threatened to ‘cut open’ social worker
The man also threatened to 'cut open' a social worker and stick an apple in her mouth.
Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
'Three-way stabathon': Alcohol-fuelled family gathering turns bloody
Party guests 'were all on the ground together stabbing away furiously', says defence.
Frank: Farid Ahmed - Forgiveness
Farid Ahmed: Forgiveness tells in an intimate manner, this remarkable man’s decision to forgive immediately after the Mosque shootings. Video / Frank Film
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
Children witnessed fatal daylight gang shootout at park from living room window
The mother told her kids what they saw was not a game, it was real life.
‘Crack, crack, boom’: Resident describes shootout at Auckland reserve
Police have said they believe that those involved are known to each other.
Trial date set for attempted murder case
Haukino Paora Halliday Walters allegedly attempted to murder another man by shooting him.
New harbour crossing, pressures on grocery supply and rail accidents surge | Focus Morning Bulletin August 7, 2023
Leaders dig in at major parties over the new harbour crossing plan, it’s bad news at the checkout as grocery prices go up and stats show an increase in rail accidents. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Grace Gordon: Tough on crime begets more violent crime
OPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.
'Under siege': Abandoned home a cannabis grow house after no action on complaints
Residents of Zion Road say they have been going through "hell".
Friend pays tribute to man gunned down on Queen St, three on the run after at least three shootings
Police launch homicide investigations after three separate shootings across NZ this week.
Inmate rushed to hospital after prisoner attack at one of NZ's toughest prisons
Emergency services were called to the prison in Pāremoremo just after 4pm.
Police hunt shooter after man dies in Palmerston North firearms incident
One person has died in a firearms incident today.
Lauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder case
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
Man shot on Auckland's Queen St dies, police launch homicide investigation
A second man hospitalised with a gunshot injury remains in a stable condition at Auckland.
'I was scared': Woman beaten and left in cemetery
The man, who admitted the violence, was tearful as his tragic history was read in court.
Roading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detention
Three others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.
Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing
Police say the stolen ute was found just off Marokopa Rd in Te Anga.
'Words exchanged': Police reveal new details after two hurt in Auckland shooting
Two people are fighting for their lives after being gunned down in Queen St overnight.
Prison for school principal who sexually abused student
A jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.
Lauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sick
The trial is in its thrid week.
'I’m not your bro. I’m the judge': Five appear in court over $50k jewellery heist
More than $50,000 of jewellery was taken from the store in the alleged violent robbery.
Auckland shooting, hunt for Tom Phillips and Trump in DC | Focus Morning Bulletin August 4, 2023
Auckland’s lower Queen Street closed off after suspected shooting, hunt for missing man and his children continues and Donald Trump arrives in Washington DC. Video / NZ Herald / AP