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Police officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.
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Dark web drug dealer sentenced for role in $40,000 kidnapping
Summary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.
Police investigate aggravated robbery of Mt Roskill store
A nearby business owner saw three people running from Roop Darshan on White Swan Rd.
Father traumatised after bashing in alleged Auckland road-rage incident
'My life is becoming hell because of this trauma'.
Photo of van released in hit-and-run investigation
Police said the van is likely to have damage to its windscreen and left wing mirror.
Drunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80s
The victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.
Waikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riot
The accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.
Identity of cop who destroyed own drink-driving evidence revealed
The identity of an Auckland cop who admitted destroying evidence has emerged.
Former senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000
The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.
Dead man's widow and daughters forgive shooter
Ngatupuna Rata fatally shot his friend Jonathan Mokoha.
Thieves target shop for ice creams and bags of sweets
At least five businesses in Auckland central were hit by thieves overnight.
Quashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddler
Adrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.
Watch: Thieves target five shops overnight in Auckland
Thieves target five shops, taking off with only ice creams and lollies from one. Video / NZ Herald
Drugs, Bitcoin and the dark web: Son of former drug lord in court
Billy Macfarlane's son has admitted running a drug syndicate in Rotorua and Tauranga.
Kirsty Bentley suspect claims denied by police; but tips being processed
Police say claims they are closing in on suspects, with shortlist of 10, are not true.
'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's face
Most officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.
Watch: Dramatic video of armed police arresting suspect after vehicle chase
One man has been arrested, but police are wanting to locate a second person.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
'Explosive': Car ploughs into Napier house by alleged drunk driver
The crash caused significant damage to a Napier house.
Hidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall
"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.
Police probe new location in Flaxmere homicide case
Detectives investigate new location after the death of Darcy Strickland.
Double murderer wants to 'come home' to NZ
She brutally murdered an innocent couple. Now she wants an early release to 'come home'.
20-year-old charged with murder
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder and will appear in the Dunedin District Court today , following a stabbing in Momona. Video / NZ Herald
Appeal fail: Teen who broke cop's jaw and caused brain injury to remain in jail
After the assault, the offender was congratulated by a mate for 'hitting a cop'.
Red van sought after hit and run
The van would likely have damage to its front windscreen and left wing mirror.
Thieves target Auckland eateries overnight - make off with empty till
Five youths have been arrested over the burglaries.
Four eateries targeted by thieves overnight
Four eateries were targeted by thieves overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 October, 2022
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'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally named
Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.
'Real kick in the face': Thieves hit Dave Letele's foodbank
'The crazy thing is that if you had asked us, we would've given it to you,' Letele said.
Man charged with murder following deadly Dunedin stabbing
A 20-year-old has since been taken into custody and charged with murder
Lower Hutt homicide victim was a 'career criminal' for more than 30 years
Craig McKelvie was previously charged with kidnapping a woman before shooting her dog.
'No one deserves to die like that': Sister's plea as new details emerge over teen's killing
Ariki Rigby's sister has called on those who know her killers to stop "protecting" them.