A nearby business owner said one man came in crying and intoxicated.

Warning ministers will have 'blood on their hands' if a freed criminal kills.

She was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.

No items of concern were located by police.

Members of an organised criminal group deny smuggling 250kg of the drug into the country.

Baby ended up distressed and barely sleeping or eating.

Local worker saw one man with a machete and another with a knife in street standoff.

The contingency planning document shows Waikato Hospital was in chaos after the attack.

Smugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.

A loud argument was heard at the man's house the night before his house caught fire.

They have been jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Al-Jumailly chained Yazidi girl in the sun in temperatures of over 50C.

Family members gathered at her side as life support was switched off.

John Tofu Ioane, 52, died in Panmure on August 23.

Two-year-old Arapera Moana Aroha Fia died at Starship Children's Hospital on October 31.

Robert James Hart, 40, was shot to death while on a driveway in New Lynn.

In the aftermath of a fatal shooting, locals are traumatised and considering moving out.

'No parent should have to wonder where his child is, missing or dead'.

There is growing concern about what appears to be a rise in gang-linked violence.

Olivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.

Shots were reportedly fired in Wesley, Mt Roskill and Sandringham on Sunday night.

A man fatally shot by police opened fire at his neighbours while his house burnt down.

Police are following positive lines of inquiry to track down the offenders.

Three police officers shot at, fourth officer run over in growing spate of violence.

Dramatic scenes as one alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-ring arrives at court.

Police being put under significant danger, National police spokesman says.