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Police apologise for treatment of man while detaining him

Police apologise over how a public safety order was issued to a South Canterbury man. Video / Supplied

Baby killer deemed undue risk for parole as statutory release date approaches

Nicho Frater used methamphetamine before killing a baby in a fit of frustration.

Focus: Smash-and-grab at East Tamaki vape store

An East Auckland vape store owner has woken up to another “nightmare” as two child robbers, one who looked as young as 8. Video / NZ Herald

Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths

Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.

Convicted killer and former neo-Nazi out of jail with $16k compensation

Aaron Howie was jailed for the racially motivated murder of a young Māori man in 1998.

He picked up a fishing knife and struck out, slashing woman's face

A Dunedin man who slashed a woman’s face with a knife had a history of serious violence.

Anger, secrecy and James Wallace's cruel power: Victim speaks out on disgraced patron

'I still don’t forgive him. I don’t believe I owe him that.'

Success or 'a fantasy'? Has the police's gang 'crackdown' worked?

Has the police 'crackdown' on gangs worked? What are the other solutions?

388 ram-raids in 6 months, judge tells teen 'the public are fed up'

The solution involves 'all of us working together', senior cop says.

Baby Chance death: Verdict tinged with agony and tears

Boston Wilson is found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old nephew.

'I saw a dead body': Another child witness testifies at teen torture-murder trial, says defendant confessed

Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.

Tiny homes business owner Warren Sinclair denies tax evasion

Businessman Warren Sinclair is facing 68 charges of unpaid money to Inland Revenue.

'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murder

Rei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.

'I lost control': Guards drag man found guilty of murdering baby nephew away

10-month-old Chance died from critical injuries in December 2021.

Focus: Police called to violent neighbour dispute

Police were called to a dispute between neighbours in Manurewa, South Auckland, overnight that resulted in two people injured and a car crashed into a fence. Video / NZ Herald

'On the run': Accused cannabis grower gives evidence

Truong says he was a translator for two men named David and Lee.

Fourth break-in puts restaurant at the brink of closing for good

Toby’s Restaurant and Bar has posted images from its security footage on social media.

Cabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policy

The levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.