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The woman threw a hot pie in the face of a child.
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Woman charged with murder after Hamilton death, appears via AVL from hospital bed
The victim was found dead in a home in the northern Hamilton suburb of Rototuna at 2am.
Homicide investigation launched after Hamilton death
Residents of a leafy Hamilton cul-de-sac are shocked to find police investigating a homicide in their street. Video / Maryana Garcia
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash
Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.
‘The family deserves to know what happened': 40 years on from Trades Hall bombing
Police have narrowed the suspects list down to 'four or five' in recent years.
Guitar tutor gives girl, 7, a phone loaded with porn images
Logan Paul Hugo also groomed a 14-year-old online and then went to have sex with her.
'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girl
The man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.
'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower
“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.
Focus: Police pay negotiations explained
The fight for better pay continues for Kiwi cops amid ongoing negotiations. Video / NZHerald
Focus: Gang member killed in Gisborne birthday brawl
Black Power member Kane Taare Gray has been named as one of those who died. Video / NZHerald
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'
Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Gisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024
Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl
A third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.
Young murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked home
The killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.
Person comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'
Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.
Focus: Gisborne 21st birthday deaths
About 100 people were involved in a massive fight in Gisborne after two gatecrashers arrived at a 21st birthday party. Two people were killed and three others were critically injured. Video / TVNZ / NZHerald
Port plans, Gisborne brawl and SailGP | Focus Morning Bulletin March 25, 2024
Prominent figures oppose plan for Port of Auckland, what is believed to have started the fatal mass brawl in Gisborne and SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts faces backlash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / SailGP
Father and son attack fisherman thinking he had lured child with money
The man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.
Paula Bennett: Rise of violence against retailers should not be tolerated
OPINION: Too many assaults committed by young people with no concern for consequences.
'Even I was shocked': Kiwi sailor likely to die in prison after 1.4 tonne cocaine bust
Hamish Thompson failed in his latest legal bid to quash his conviction and life sentence.
'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camper
The teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Steve Braunias: The road rage killing and police's epic fail of a trial
OPINION: Steve Braunias on the murder trial of Brayden Towler, cleared by a jury.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney
Mitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.
Wellington Police speak to the media after children injured
Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Cotton speaks to media after two Lower Hutt children were found with ‘horrific’ family harm injuries. Video / Melissa Nightingale
Police officers charged with attempting to pervert course of justice in sex case
The charges come after a court determined a miscarriage of justice had occurred.
Man charged with murder spends time in dock making heart shapes, waving at co-accused
The man, woman and a third person have been charged with the murder of Euan Mackey.
'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partner
Rikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentence
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Armed police outside Tauranga Hospital
Armed police outside Tauranga Hospital on Thursday morning. Video / Alex Cairns
'Extremely lucky no one was injured'; Six youths arrested after intersection vehicle pile-up
The group fled following the crash but were arrested nearby.
'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
Crown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.