'Donkey Kong defence' arises at Bill Cosby sex abuse trial
Key testimony in the Cosby case is under fire after a witness made a mistake in memory.
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Officer's testicles grabbed and squeezed during cell scuffle
A police officer was justified in using some force after prisoner grabbed his testicles.
Focus: Christopher Luxon reveals how National would tackle gangs
National Party leader Christopher Luxon reveals how the National Party would tackle the surge in gang crime. Video / Mark Mitchell
Gang pad fires: Killer Beez, Tribesmen war amps up with arson attempts, drive-by shooting
The feud between the gangs has spread south of Auckland.
'Sophisticated' scam that cost Melbourne man $700k
Scammers have defrauded millions from people in Australia by posing as legitimate banks.
Cabinet minister in Dominican Republic slain in his office
A Dominican Republic minister has been shot and killed by longtime friend.
Bedroom stabbing: Jilted ex-wife sentenced for attack on husband's new partner
Donglan Wu had previously threatened to "make headlines" seeing that her ex suffered.
Watch: Sign of the Kiwi Cafe hit by thieves in early morning raid
Iconic Christchurch cafe is calling for help from the public.
'Dismantle gangs from inside': City shootings spur call for Oz gang laws in NZ; PM responds
Opposition parties eye tough measures already working in most Australian states.
Multiple bullet holes: Auckland house hit in drive-by shooting
No one has been injured in latest incident believed to be linked to gang-related violence.
'Get out before it's too late' - Domestic violence survivor begs other women to leave before they are killed
A woman almost killed in an attack by her partner has shared her story to help others.
Beloved Westie found shot in car will save others with organ donation
The man was shot in a targeted attack in Glen Eden, later succumbing to his injuries.
'Return the kit so we can play': Football club's appeal over stolen uniforms
'For someone just to throw it in the river or burn it is very disheartening.'
Man charged with ram raid spree at two different Auckland malls
The 20-year-old is alleged to have nabbed thousands of dollars worth of jewellery.
Hastings playground attack: 'It's not one gang that's the problem, it's many'
Mother of a 3-year-old left bloodied after attack has spoken out at community hui.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Dame Silvia Cartwright, a trailblazer for women in legal system
Former Governor-General and New Zealand's first female High Court judge honoured.
Random needle attacks grow across nightclubs in Europe
More than 300 people have reported being pricked out of the blue with needles in clubs.
Gang 'enforcer' denied parole ahead of tit-for-tat shootings
Tribesmen enforcer Akustino Tae was jailed in 2020 for shooting the Killer Beez boss.
Police investigate sudden death at lodge in Auckland
Police appeared to be examining traces of blood on a resident's door.
From a $3.75m mansion to prison - how a millionaire investor became a murderer
Elizabeth Zhong, 55, was killed in an incredibly vicious and personal way.
'I want some justice': Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over endless leases
Contractual arrangements have stripped Māori landowners of control of their whenua.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
Person found in West Auckland park in critical condition was shot
The Herald understands the incident in a Glen Eden park was a non-random shooting.
'Nana, someone just shot at us': Family pleads for gang gun war to stop
Family at centre of latest shooting beg for calm after shots blast grandkids' bedrooms.
The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.
Jack Tame: Gun violence now doesn't mean the buyback was a failure
OPINION: The benefit of the buyback will be realised over time as gun availability falls.
Focus: Beach Haven home riddled with bullets after suspected gang shooting
The house on Mirage Place, Beach Haven was targeted just after 5am Saturday. Video / NZ Herald
'Someone will be killed this weekend' - Gang 'war' continues in Auckland, house shot at as family sleep
A Beach Haven house was targeted and gunshots were heard in the latest gang war incident.
Drink-spiking, sex assault case: 38 complainants, four defendants - and one bar
Thirty-eight complainants in trial alleging drink-spiking and sexual assaults.
The gold bars and alleged drug ring: Well-known entertainer accused of money laundering
The man is accused of conspiring to launder $420,000 for a drug ring.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
'Eliminated': Mike Bush out of Met Police top job race
Mike Bush is out of the running for the Commissioner job in London's huge police force.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
'Our message-in-a-bottle moment': Violent extremism research centre opens
He Whenua Taurikura is a result of the resolve after the 2019 Chch mosque shootings.