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'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally named

The conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.

Autistic man indecently assaulted by rapist who had served 33 years behind bars

Mark Williams wore a balaclava and entered the man's home in December 2023.

Home build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150k

Sophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money.

Judge clears reporting of material on former Deputy Police Commissioner's computer

Jevon McSkimming has five working days to appeal the judge’s ruling on the injunction.

'S*** happens': Injured motorcyclist's gracious response to being hit by car

A moment’s inattention by a driver at an intersection led to severe consequences.

Watch: Video shows chaotic, chilling moments before fatal stabbing

Joeli "Skunks" Rankin was filmed yelling taunts while holding a machete, smashing window.

Mixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their own

Mark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.

Heartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-Taana

A 14-year-old boy has been jailed for three years and three months for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana at Dunedin’s bus hub. Video / Ben Tomsett

'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeral

Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Wellington.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away

NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

The day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in Auckland

New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.

Police investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.

Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ Herald

'Didn't think I was going very fast': Uncle pleads guilty after toddler's fatal fall from ute

Aitua Puriri said he didn't believe he was driving very fast at the time his nephew fell.

'I'm going to shank him': Witness recalls accused man's prediction before killing

The murder-accused was armed with a steak knife. The man he killed had a machete.

Mt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health services

The victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.

How an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraud

The 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record.

CCTV footage shows what daughter did in the wake of allegedly murdering her mother

Her actions included discarding a rubbish bag and replacing her false nails.

Robber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar

She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back.