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Arsonists set themselves on fire

Two arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cuts

Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit

Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.

'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing child

Victim's mother told Anthony Smith 'you destroyed my girl, you’re disgusting'.

Steve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: A portrait of ‘Polky’

OPINION: A portrait took shape of Dr Philip Polkinghorne as witnesses gave evidence.

'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house

Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.

Weight-loss drugs, sleep pills and P: Witnesses list drugs connected to Polkinghorne, wife

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staged a suicide.

Foul play suspected in Northland beach death

Jo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald

Polkinghorne trial: ‘Something wasn't right' - Family friend describes 'unusual incident'

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife and staged a suicide.

Police believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul play

The family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey Fleming

Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list

Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.

Driver to face charges after car crashes into home, left 3m in air

The man will appear in court on excess breath alcohol and dangerous driving charges.

Car collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wall

Emergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house. Video / NZ Herald

Police appeal for sightings of Dargaville mum's car amid death investigation

A black Mitsubishi Outlander found in the car park at Omamari Beach is now the focus.

'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvements

An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.

Man who stabbed two teen Burger King workers was suffering meth psychosis

Ethan Simon said he was especially sad about his victims' ages after learning what he did.

Security guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robbery

Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / Supplied

Missionary who joined gang terrorised motorist on way to fatal fight

Viliami Tonga's life spiralled out of control after his mother died.

Beach Haven shooting: Alleged drug importer with gang links targeted

The 33-year-old on money laundering and drug charges was bailed to the Beach Haven address