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Bride, groom launched 40m through air in wedding-night car crash

Driver was over the limit and no one was wearing seatbelts in accident.

Looking for Heidi: Podcast host and team comb forest for tourist's remains

Volunteers scoured an area of forest near Whangamatā for the remains of Heidi Paakkonen.

‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossed

The juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.

Two police officers suffer head injuries during arrest, one knocked unconscious

Man who used a heavy object to attack the police officers has been charged.

Battle of the Chrises, crack down on the prison population and two police officers attacked in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin September 20, 2023

First leaders' debate labelled as forgettable, calls to crack down on the prison population, and two police officers attacked in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Family split over funeral costs: Sister refuses to hand over dead parents' money

They said the money left by their dad was for the funeral, the sister says otherwise.

Woman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attack

A dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.

Home detention ordered for attempted rapist caught pantsless on CCTV

Methamphetamine psychosis was said to be a factor of the offending.

Police arrest person after dangerous evasion

A person has been arrested after dangerously evading police through the streets of Auckland city this afternoon. Video / Keelan Harty

Youth, 16, charged with murder after Albany bus stop slaying

The 16-year-old was arrested in Hamilton.

Pedestrian death: Drink-driver admits killing Irish national

The drunk man was driving at almost twice the legal speed limit when he hit a pedestrian.

'You were the ringleader': Defence lawyers have go at attempted murderer who left knife at scene

Radio host Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times by strangers in his driveway.

Focus: Homicide investigation after incident on Auckland's North Shore

Manhunt underway after what’s believed to be a stabbing at a bus station in Albany. Video / NZ Herald

'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse

The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.

Man made to clean up mess after throwing beer cans in park

The man also received a court summons for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Mongols gang pad raided by police after reports of stabbing

It comes after Mongols descended on South Island for meet-up.

Double murderer did not have to report intimate relationships, Coroner told

Paul Wilson killed two women 24 years apart.

Gang motorbike ride sparks police interest - and praise

Multiple infringement notices were given, a motorbike impounded and a man arrested.