Extreme violence: Appeal against sentence for vigilante beating dismissed
John Aitken's vicious and violent attack cost his victim the sight in his right eye.
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Accused drug trafficker loses court battle for hairdresser visits while awaiting trial
He complained that jail regulations resulted in him looking like a "barbarian".
Comancheros meth trial: Gang leader Seiana Fakaosilea, co-defendants sentenced
He was convicted of conspiring to import a massive 600kg haul of methamphetamine.
Husband who killed wife’s new lover loses appeal
Wife’s infidelity was direct attack on his 'male ego and manhood', killer claimed.
‘We need to act now’: Dairy owners to get police alert watches
It comes after a dairy worker was fatally stabbed during an alleged robbery last week.
Central NZ rattled by quake, potential Alzheimer's breakthrough & fuel stations living in fear | Focus Morning Bulletin 1 December, 2022
Central North Island rocked by 5.6 magnitude earthquake, a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer's medication & fuel stations fearing further ram raids in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Name suppression lapses for former principal accused of child sexual abuse
Joe Moncarz's rural Clevedon school was the subject of widespread media interest.
Man, 28, requests naked photos of girl, 13, in exchange for keeping her 'secret'
'I want him to know he is a dick for doing that and can go to hell', the teen said.
Suitcase murder accused: Kids' mother appears in court
The woman walked into the dock with her eyes looking down.
Remuera liquor store targeted in early morning smash and grab
Police are making inquiries to locate the offenders.
Police look to change pursuit policy, mother of killed Korean children extradited to NZ & knife wanted in Napier murder | Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 November, 2022
Police face pushback in changing pursuit policy, South Korean woman involved in suitcase murders to appear in court & hunt for Napier homicide murder weapon in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Ex-principal pleads not guilty to repeated sex abuse of child as Auckland trial begins
The defendant's name and his former school are currently suppressed.
Baby Elijah: Mum who suffocated son found guilty of manslaughter
Elijah Abraham Ngawhika died in August, 2021.
Suitcase murder case: Suspect in police custody, due in court tomorrow
Three NZ police officers travelled to South Korea to transport her back to Auckland.
Armed police respond to reports of firearm sighting in Hauraki district
Armed offenders respond after reports of a firearm sighting in Awaiti, Hauraki.
Disgraced realtor attacked in jail for 'narking on inmate', injuries 'permanent'
The former high-flyer was jailed earlier this year.
Mum of 5 who drove gang members during fatal attack on 75yo sentenced
Peter Rasmussen, 75, was a rugby league stalwart in South Auckland.
Focus: Two youths arrested after failure to stop for police
Two youths were arrested in central Auckland after failing to stop for police on Monday night. Video / Supplied
Disgraced Auckland realtor Aaron Drever assaulted in Northland prison
The former high-flyer was jailed earlier this year.
Brutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gang
Adrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.
Sandringham dairy attack: Police boost focus on retail crime and extend gang operation after stabbing
Police would be increasing patrols and extending a gang-focused operation.
Gang crackdown extended, Three Waters warnings & rare protests in China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 November, 2022
Police crackdown on gangs extended, Three Waters entrenchment warnings were made & rare protests sweep China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Police commissioner announces pursuit policy changes
Speaking with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said the new focus towards repeat serious offending was a response to multiple businesses being targeted. Video / Newstalk ZB
Baby Elijah murder trial: Infanticide or murder?
The jury is considering the charge of infanticide - a law unchanged for 85 years.
'He lives his sentence every day': Man held hand of childhood friend as she died in crash that he caused
He had been performing doughnuts in a farm vehicle which tipped and crushed the woman.
Teen suspended from driving after taking selfie while being escorted by police
The teen was already over the demerit point limit.
Ex-reality TV star accused of hit-and-run of pedestrian police officer faces six new charges
An officer remains in hospital after being hit while deploying spikes earlier this month.
Sandringham dairy attack: Pair charged with robbery appear in court
The two men are charged with stealing vapes from the dairy where worker Janak Patel died.
'Justice for Janak': Shopkeepers protest outside Labour offices
Move comes after an Auckland dairy worker was fatally stabbed in an alleged robbery.
PM Jacinda Ardern on crime, says ram raids are reducing due to prosecution
The Prime Ministers' comments on crime come after a dairy worker was fatally stabbed.
Dairy owners protest, more Three Waters concerns & health workers in for pay rise | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 November, 2022
Dairy owners set to stand in solidarity, the 'dangerous' Three Waters provision lawyers are calling out and healthcare pay parity in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Investigation into vehicles involved in crashes, badly repaired and sold
Waka Kotahi is investigating vehicles reported to have been in accidents last year.
Slain dairy worker remembered as 'true family man'
There was a large turnout of the community at the service.
Third person charged in Sandringham dairy killing and robbery
Police have also found and seized a car which was being sought in relation to the homicide