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'It would be so scary to be gardening and find something like that.'
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Shooting, assault, overdose, fire: Troubled history of Auckland's biggest brothel
Man left critically injured in latest incident.
Watch: CCTV captures teen dairy robbers - then they boast online
Dairy owners claim criminals are "getting younger and vicious" thanks to social media.
Person shot and critically injured at Auckland strip club
Police are examining the scene on Wellesley St West.
Report of shots fired on Wellesley St
Police received a report of shots being fired at an address on Wellesley St West at around 11.15pm. Video / NZ Herald
First interview: Man kept as slave in NZ speaks out
He was lured to NZ by promises of money and a better life, but was kept as a slave.
Gang member found guilty over violent sex attack
A Dunedin gang member has been convicted of rape and other charges after a week-long trial
Claire Trevett: How sticky a situation is Poto Williams in?
PM has a predicament when it comes to Poto Williams.
How to spot a terrorist: Security agencies seek public help as violent online chat increases
'Disinformation may be a national security issue ... NZSIS can't do this alone.'
Surveillance in the suburbs: Can home security cameras stop crime?
Home-security systems are the DIY du jour - but what should you do with the footage?
Thai sex workers jailed for fleecing elderly men of $250k
The two sex workers were jailed today in the Hamilton District Court for their offending.
Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.
Two in hospital, one arrested after assault at Hamilton school
Pair seriously injured but students and staff safe after incident outside Hamilton school.
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.
Attempted murder charge laid after victim found in ditch
The 47-year-old victim was found with life-threatening injuries in Mahia on March 1.
Man, 34, arrested after $80,000 car yard burglary
Six newly imported cars were taken from the Auckland car yard in October 2021.
Prison corruption: Convict's partner avoids jail for part in bribing guard
In sentencing, the woman was given credit for being a first offender.
Manukau mall incident: Victim dies, further charges for driver
Gary Cowley, aged 59, died in hospital yesterday.
Woman created fake confessions, from prison
Even from inside prison, Nicola Sara Watts was trying to create her deceptions.
Carer killed inside own home: Yelling, 'high-pitched voices' heard day before body found
Christchurch killing has left locals on edge: "This is CSI stuff".
Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics
Focus: Fatal shooting in Point England
Fatal Shooting in Point England following firearms incident. Armed police close down the street. Video / NZ Herald / Michael Craig
Three-strikes law: Offender fails in sentence delay
Offender on third strike denied delay of sentencing until after three strikes law repeal.
'Out of her depth': Police Minister slated over response times as cops battle burnout
Police Minister under attack but political mudslinging aside, what's troubling cops?
'No no no, I want to die': Woman resists being saved from fire she allegedly started
A man tried to drag his ex from their burning house - but she resisted.
Christchurch woman's death being treated as a homicide
A woman in her 60s was found dead inside a Bromley property on Monday.
Hamilton alleged kidnapping: 'I had a threat against my baby ... it was too risky to call the cops'
A woman allegedly kidnapped says she was reluctant to call police out of fear.
Fatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - again
The man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.
Serial rapist lives inside prison gates despite no longer serving sentence
Mark Chisnall wants to reintegrate into the community so he can work, his lawyers said.
Chch double death: The tragedy of Beverley and Nick Mcilraith
Police are still piecing together deaths of a mother and son in their Christchurch home.
Waikato Expressway assault: Why Tribesmen attackers haven't been arrested
A former police officer outlines the path that the investigation would take.
Watchdog identifies police failings while investigating family harm
A woman was feared dead after police made multiple mistakes handling Gisborne incident.
Police say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episode
Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.
'Nine fled in a Toyota Aqua': 11-yr-old alleged driver in early morning ram raid burglary
The vehicle was spiked in South Auckland, coming to a stop in Clendon.