Undersized, over the limit and prohibited: Scallop divers break all the rules
The two men were caught in the Whangārei Harbour late last year.
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Historic trip, Piha vanishings and Auckland development boom | Focus Morning Bulletin January 31, 2024
Winston Peters and Judith Collins jet to Australia, new documentary a wake-up call for Piha and a bright prediction for Auckland’s CBD in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Getty Images / Parliament TV / NZHerald
Money launderer fails in bid to dodge record sentence
Legal arguments could not save Ye Hua from prison pending her appeal.
‘Your fella better sleep with one eye open:’ Man allegedly attacked ex's new love with a hammer
The assault is alleged to have occurred at Jaggers Camp near Ocean Beach.
Man guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'
A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.
'Deliberate and calculated': IRD blasts woman in Working For Families $141k fraud
The woman claimed she had 11 kids she cared for between 2013 and 2022.
Top Kiwi cops appointed to global roles at Interpol and MFAT
High-profile officers seconded to CHOGM Samoa and job in France.
Youth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police Minister
Violent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.
Person found dead in Dunedin
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a person in Pine Hill, Dunedin. Video / Ben Tomsett
Trainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his career
But he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.
Neighbours anxious for answers as homicide investigation continues
Woman, 79. found dead, described as a keen gardener and quiet lady who kept to herself.
Senior mobster busted trying to import 1.1kg of meth in golf clubs
The clubs were sent from the United Kingdom but intercepted in Germany.
'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victim
Blenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.
Watch: Bay of Plenty mall targeted in brazen smash and grab
The attackers targeted the Michael Hill Jewellers.
Dunedin man charged with trying to strangle cop
The accused took offence when a police officer tried to search him.
Trio break into popular food truck in Hastings
Trio break into popular food truck in Hastings. Video / Shani's Rib Trucks
Patients left cowering as gang fight breaks out in ED
Police are investigating the gang-related assault on Wednesday night.
Mob associate laughed during fatal attack on Hawke's Bay teacher
Keontay Chadwick pleads guilty to Darcy Strickland's manslaughter.
Police led on 100km chase to Northland following reported shooting in Massey
A group of armed offenders fled police almost 100km to Northland after a reported shooting in the Auckland suburb of Massey overnight. Video / NZ Herald
'Still furious': More concertgoers claim they were victims to a concert parking hustler
Fans rue their decision in following directions of a man with a hand-painted parking sign.
Meth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuries
The long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.
Birthday party shooting: Pair accused of murder appear in court
Rawiri Zane Wharerau, 39, and brother Hemi, 41, were shot at their home in December.
'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato River
The body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.
Police are investigating a gang-on-gang assault at Christchurch Hospital emergency department
The fight broke out in the waiting room around 8.15pm.
International rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram
'We f**kn love birds ay.'
'Unhinged' businessman raped wife next to sleeping children
It occurred amid the man's obsession with opposing the Government's Covid-19 mandates.
Man arrested after police stand-off in Albert Park
The man, who was in a wheelchair, was taken into police custody after a stand-off that caused widespread disruption in the central city. Video / Ben Dickens / Dean Purcell
Who ate all the pies? Man faces jail for bakery van heist
Tyson Tagamoa, 32, apparently used the stolen van to drop his friends off at court.
'It is disgusting... sadistic': Drug dealer films himself throwing puppy off 20m cliff
Police found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.
'I only had one pinot gris': What brought a $2.7m fraudster back before court
Tessa Grant was jailed for six years for her thefts, but given a fine for her crime today.
Man's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming traffic
The male sex toy was worth $189.99.
Controversial bar owner storms out of court, accused of illegal anti-Ardern event
“My vessel is damaged," Shayne La Rosa said as he left court, claiming his case dismissed.
Car park scam, long Covid and leaked heart service report | Focus Morning Bulletin January 23, 2024
Police investigate a car park scam during Foo Fighters concert, co-ordinated treatment strategy for long Covid and leaked report shows links to avoidable deaths. Video / 1News / NZHerald