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'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood

Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.

Ruakākā double homicide case: Mental health of accused woman in question

The trial of a woman charged with murdering two children has been set for 2025.

Focus: Bollards stop ramraid thieves gaining entry to Kiwi Liquor

Bollards stop ramraid thieves from gaining entry to Kiwi Liquor on Jellicoe Rd, Panmure. Video / NZ Herald

Police to go electric, Auckland ram raiders thwarted & Council jobs 'held hostage' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 June, 2023

Police steer towards electric future, how the Government is helping those worst hit by weather events and bollards stop ram raiders in their tracks in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Brad Flutey late to court after request for adjournment declined

Flutey requested an adjournment the day prior and then showed up late.

Meth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-old

Police have charged a man aged in his 40s in relation to Aiden Sagala's death.

Kūmara farm manager sentenced for attack on seasonal worker

The victim was hit with a fence post resulting in a fractured arm.

Arrest made after possible firearm incident in Dunedin

Police have scrambled to a possible firearm incident in Dunedin for the second time today.

Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son

He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.

New police pursuit revealed, wet weather lashes North & drone strikes rock Kyiv | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 May, 2023

Revised pursuit policy set to be unveiled, heavy rain and wind hits the upper North Island and Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Retailers say fog cannons, bollards no match for thieves

Retailers across NZ are criticising government-funded security measures as ‘just a deterrent, not a solution’ to tackling the surge in retail crime. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland dairy owner’s heart almost stopped after shop raided a sixth time

The incident came just a week after the owner lost her husband to cancer.

How an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1m

Kurt Bayer reports on how a remarkable underworld saga unfolded.

'Do not shake your head': The judge who had had enough of a child killer

No one could comprehend the violence. No one could get their heads around it.

Sexual predator sentenced to 13 years' jail for degrading abuse

'You are a sexual predator who uses whatever means available to get whatever you wanted.'

Former sports star avoids conviction for assaulting a woman, wilful damage

He was also granted permanent name suppression.

ITL: Survivor of Mama Hooch sex attacks breaks silence

Survivor of Mama Hooch sex attacks breaks silence. Video / NZ Herald

'Scared for my life': Dairy worker details horror as group of weapon-wielding thieves attack shop

“They pushed me back and one of them was trying to make an attack."