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'I'm gonna blow': Police swoop on man who called Parliament threatening murder

He said he planned to harm children because his family was being taken advantage of.

Fake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before Christmas

After losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.

Woman arrested after allegedly targeting 12 Auckland open homes, stealing jewellery

The woman was to appear in the Waitākere District Court today.

Men face charges after ‘violent scuffle’ outside South Auckland takeaways

One man will appear in Manukau District Court in February.

Sex worker who fatally stabbed beloved father jailed after judge rejects rape claim

The father-of-two from Ghana bled to death after having an artery severed in his arm.

Man who brutally murdered his friend, biting chunks from his ear, jailed for life

Wire Reddington had been on a two-day bender when he murdered Jamie Gill last year.

Police warn motorists of 'dodgy' tow truck drivers

Scam tow truck drivers are pinching people's vehicles, police say.

Second farm inspected for bird flu and Yanfei Bao's killer found guilty | NZ Herald News Update

MPI is making inquiries over potential bird flu at a second farm, and Yanfei Bao's killer Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murder. Video / NZ Herald

Killer confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a body

Kurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.

'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapist

Police say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.

Christchurch woman shot dead by 14-year-old daughter in US

The teen has been charged with her mother's murder.

'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at risk

John Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.

Queen St shooting: Officer shot in face determined to protect public despite nearly dying

Detective Shaun Winstanley has described the feeling of being shot, lessons he's learned.

Hipkins rules out support for Aukus and bus drivers assaulted | NZ Herald News Update

Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out support for Aukus, and bus drivers assaulted in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Where's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missing

Eru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.

‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots

'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.

Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named

She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.

Jailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plot

Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.