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Inside some of the worst sex-offending by NZ teachers

Just how bad are New Zealand's child sex-offending teachers?

Sir James Wallace: The stars who wrote 'letters of support' for disgraced patron

The court received 89 letters for the rich lister's sentencing.

Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.

Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.

Man allegedly confessed to killing, saying his brother 'didn’t have the balls' to finish the job

But while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.

Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges

A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.

Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National

ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.

'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'

A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.

Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police

A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Driver at large after crashing into Hikoco Beauty Store in Newmarket

A police spokesperson said inquiries to find the driver 'remain ongoing'.

Watch: 'Absolutely terrified' – How Auckland woman lived in fear of her stalking ex

A film about her experience calls for action on an anti-stalking law in New Zealand.

Inside the two-horse race to be New Zealand’s next top cop

Analysis: Two frontrunners for Police Commissioner after early departure of Andrew Coster.

Defence lawyers on Polkinghorne acquittal: Coroner can make different finding

Roderick Mulgan said it is difficult to convict people on circumstantial evidence.

Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide

Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.

Steve Braunias: When Polkinghorne told me the tide had turned in his favour

OPINION: Epic trial. Epic fail for the police. Epic vindication for Polkinghorne.

Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations

Daughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.

Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured

Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.

Polkinghorne case: The not guilty verdict

Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: ‘**** off’: Polkinghorne and sister shun questions as they arrive home after verdict

Polkinghorne is understood to have been living at his sister’s Mission Bay home.