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Prisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be given

Corrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting conviction

She was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.

'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking out

The daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.

Jarrod Gilbert: What does a new stadium mean for crime?

OPINION: Design – that will be unnoticeable to most – can stop unwanted behaviours.

Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms

Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.

'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbing

An employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.

Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight

Police are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ Herald

Cricket bat killer explains 'disgusting act' 12 years on

Man who bashed stepdad to death finally offers some insight.

High Court ruling on Wayne Doyle sparks lengthy appeal process for Head Hunters

Longest running criminal proceeds case set to be re-litigated in Court of Appeal.

Life support turned off: Grieving mother of Wellington assault victim says he was hit from behind

'He took my life', says the grieving mother of a young man killed in Wellington.

Home detention for Auckland rugby player whose partner died during kidnapping

“I thought a grown man would run out of tears by now,” the victim's father said.

Family of inmate killed in cell demand answers from Corrections

'The only way I can honour my brother is for the system to change.'

'Covered in blood': Taxi driver stabbed, goes to McDonald’s for help

An Auckland woman appeared in court this morning charged over the assault.

Year-long wait for trial in Ariki Rigby murder case

Justice Karen Grau acknowledged emotions were 'very raw' for victim's family.

Man critically injured after reported stabbing in Christchurch

A man has suffered critical injuries in a suspected stabbing tonight near McDonald’s restaurant on Memorial Ave, Christchurch. Video / George Heard

‘Everyone is struggling to cope’: Shell-shocked family remember slain elderly woman

An 83-year-old was found dead at her Mt Pleasant home on Monday.

$157k fraud spree: Forged IDs, bogus cards, and $80k rental car that was never returned

He rented an $80k Toyota, never returned it, and stole via fake credit cards.

Tourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampage

The victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.