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Major parties hit, house prices up and 'Brand' new allegations | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2023

Both major political parties take a hit in the latest poll, house prices turn a corner and London police launch an investigation into Russell Brand allegations. Video / NZ Herald

Cleaner who joked about child exploitation images on his phone now facing prison

Police see trend towards younger victims and greater brutality toward very young children.

'Warped relationship': Man jailed for sexual abuse of niece

The 32-year-old man continued the abuse by moving her out of her parent's home at 15.

Attempted murder defendant discussed planting GPS tracking device two days before attack

Auckland-based radio celebrity Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times.

Friends accused of fatal shootings during 'crime spree'

It was one hell of a month in Auckland with a spate of shootings, the court heard.

Murder defendant's lawyers says their client's ex-bestie - not him - stomped, stabbed victim

Two friends from childhood, co-accused of murder, blame each other.

'I apologise': Israel Adesanya in court on drink driving charge

The UFC superstar arrived at court supported by an entourage.

Nats working with Peters, housing policy welcomed and Queenstown clean-up continues | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2023

Luxon has finally confirmed his party will work with NZF, Labour pledges another 6000 public homes by 2027 and states of emergency were lifted in Queenstown and Southland as clean-up continues. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Ram raid on Queen St

A Foot Locker store on Auckland's Queen St was broken into overnight in a ram raid. Video / NZ Herald

Driver on restricted licence drove drunk again months after killing pedestrian

Friends tried to get Callum Wither's keys and asked him to slow down before the fatality.

Mum guilty of wounding adopted daughter

The woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.

'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twice

The addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.

Mother confronts her daughter's sex offender: 'I hate you'

She said he had left her little girl with 'life-long trauma' and broken their family.

Armed man tries to break through lover's cat door after she took bra off at the pub

The woman removed her bra for a laugh. But Trevor Oldham didn't think it was funny.

'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assault

The victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.

State of emergency declared in Gore, Labour celebrates GDP boost and Mama Hooch rapists appeal their convictions | Focus Evening Bulletin September 21, 2023

Heavy rain leads to a state of emergency being declared in Gore, an agency review reveals a reset is needed at Oranga Tamariki, Labour celebrates the GDP boost and the Mama Hooch rapists appeal their convictions and sentences. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

'My rapist has more rights than I do': A woman's wait for justice

The offender preyed on two women as they slept.

Homes in Ōtara and Māngere shot at overnight

Police are investigating after shots were fired at two homes in Ōtara and Māngere overnight. Video / Supplied / Dean Purcell / NZ Herald