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Grinning inmates who spurred manhunt after motorway escape sent back to prison

A bystander said the inmates 'looked pretty happy' as they emerged from the prison van.

'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip

Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.

The moment a road rage dispute turned to tragedy in West Auckland mall carpark

Steve Braunias on the moment road rage turned fatal in Glen Eden.

'It's huge money': Police want harsher money laundering penalties

Police say money laundering too hard to investigate, want harsher sentences.

'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in boot

The victim didn't know whether he would live or die.

Customs seize $20m meth and MDMA in two bags at Auckland Airport

Two people have been arrested after Customs found more than 63kg of meth and ecstasy.

Body in bag mystery: Police reveal new details in 'complex' case

Interpol is involved in the investigation in a bid to identify the dead woman.

Attempted murder at school: Teen tried to kill schoolmate over love triangle

'If arrested, it is what it is' were the final words in the note stored on his phone.

Man accused of murder of Javon Aranui named

Name suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.

Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting: What she stole and how she did it

Items she took included a Zambesi shirt, a $1900 Acne coat and a $4500 Row dress.

Ghahraman goes guilty, Labour retreat and TikTok ban | Focus Morning Bulletin March 14, 2024

How a guilty plea for Golriz Ghahraman could help her case, what’s on top of Labour’s agenda at its annual retreat and why the US is moving towards a nationwide TikTok ban in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP

Fed-up shopkeeper went out swinging with hockey stick as he was stabbed to death

Janak Patel's last moments have now been revealed.

Wanted West Auckland man flees from police in car, then crashes into another car

Police arrested a man after spiking his car in Riverhead, Auckland.

Ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman admits shoplifting charges

The 43-year-old faced four shoplifting charges.

'Callous and despicable': Thief who sparked outrage over dairy worker's murder pleads guilty

The slaying of Janak Patel in 2022 caused nationwide anger.

Te Awamutu superette robbery

Offenders storm Westend Superette in Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Monday morning while locals try to recover stolen goods and prevent getaway. Video / Supplied

Latam apology, Gulf Harbour body discovery and spending decline | Focus Morning Bulletin March 13, 2024

Nervous passengers depart Auckland after Latam flight incident, Police investigate discovery of a body floating in Gulf Harbour and why card spending has tanked in recent months in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP / RNZ

Police arrest four nearly six months after dad shot dead in front of his kids

Hori Gage, 27, was shot dead in front of his children in August.