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Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike

The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.

Manhunt underway for three prisoners who escaped on Auckland motorway

Police were informed immediately and are actively searching for them.

Sentencing: Porn addict accidentally sent child abuse images to acquaintance, spurring police search warrant

The man was joined in court by his pastor and other supporters.

Man called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutes

Amit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.

Three men arrested after high-end poker house gunpoint heist

Waitematā police have been investigating the incident since early January.

Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported

She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.

'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death

The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.

Focus: What you need to know about cocaine

Everything you need to know about cocaine.

Downfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seized

Court rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.

Three waters could be axed today, retail crime surge & Kiwi kidnapped in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 February , 2023

Controversial government policies could be axed today, the death toll keeps climbing from the devastating Turkey/Syria quake & a Kiwi pilot is kidnapped by Indonesian separatist fighters in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door

Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.

Woman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for dead

K-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.

Christchurch men on trial over multiple allegations of stupification and sexual violation

The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.

'Dirty paedo': Multiple men confront former Dilworth teacher as he's sentenced to prison for 'prolific' abuse

He taught at the school from 1977 to 1983 and served as senior housemaster.

Armed police swarm street in West Auckland

Armed police are on Ambrico Place where a firearm was allegedly seen this afternoon.

Teens arrested after smashing into pizza shop to steal ice creams

Six teenagers have been arrested.

Delays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah Francis

The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.

‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing women

Shakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.