Rugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglary
Rugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.
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'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillor
A principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.
Revealed: The two candidates interviewing today for NZ Police Commissioner role
Shortlist of candidates down to Jevon McSkimming and Richard Chambers.
'Screamed for help': Child sexually assaulted in bushes near South Auckland park
Police want to hear from anyone in the area at the time or who may have CCTV footage.
Migrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin Mary
The Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.
CCTV allegedly shows Yanfei Bao's murder accused buying spade
Tingjun Cao seen making digging motion in video. Video / Stuff
NZ Herald Live: Police appeal for information on the murder of Arthur Easton
Police are issuing an appeal concerning the murder of Arthur Easton in Papakura 39 years ago.
Editorial: With escalating violent crime, does cannabis enforcement remain a priority?
OPINION: Critics say raids, such as those in Ōrākei, divert police from serious crimes.
Operation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat Bush
Police have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.
'The cover of Christianity:' Man groomed, abused boys he met at church youth group
'You broke my heart when you assaulted my brother,' victim tells Gordon Barnes.
'Brutal act': Drug-dealing duo left body to rot after Epsom motel attack
It was the second homicide one of the men had been linked to.
Otago man first in NZ to be jailed for 3D printing firearms
Matthew Bryan McLaren, 31, was jailed for 26 months.
'You preyed on them': Man jailed for 20 years for raping girls in his care
Victim: 'Every man I looked at was a monster, every boy was a demon'.
Tongan rugby team hires man who joined deadly attack on MMA fighter Fau Vake
Semisie Pomale was granted a discharge without conviction, in part because of his new job.
Mike King offers reward for return of stolen bike
Mike King's UBCO bike was stolen in Tauranga during his 4,700km nationwide “I Am Climate Hope” tour. Video / Mike King
How a gang member masterminded 200kg meth import from behind bars
Operation Brewer cracked encrypted phone messages to unravel the ingenious plot.
Watch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance
The Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.
Marokopa manhunt: The pursuit of fugitive Tom Phillips and his kids
Tom Phillips and his young children remain elusive despite police searching for them for nearly three years. Video / Mike Scott / Corey Fleming / Jaime Lyth
'Lecherous behaviour': Porn addiction leads to jail for farmer with child sex abuse videos
Matthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.
More cops on public transport in Auckland after fatal stabbing – minister
Government also looking at law change to further protect public.
'Promising player' argues conviction for covert sex video will destroy his rugby career
Player also wants suppression but judge says disruption to rugby career isn't hardship.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Victim told friend she was being chased by man she rejected
The real estate agent was last seen heading to show a house to a prospective client.
Man unable to escape ex's violent rampage as he was on EM bail and couldn't leave the house
Judge queries how victim ended up being bailed to her home in the first place.
Fonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer death
Aiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.
‘I held her hand’: Passenger comforted woman stabbed on Auckland bus as she died
A man handed himself in yesterday after a 24-hour manhunt.
Suspect in Auckland bus stabbing homicide arrested after 24-hour manhunt
The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.
Uncle told niece 'you want this' after he raped her in a motel
He went on to sexually assault another niece, leaving both women traumatised.
Yanfei Bao's accused killer storms out of courtroom during murder trial
Visibly frustrated Tingjun Cao accuses witness of lying.
Pensioner built homemade bomb with destructive blast radius of 1km
"Death would have been immediate."
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Police identify suspect in Auckland bus killing, victim unknown to attacker
The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.
NZ Herald Live: Fatal Onehunga bus attack update
Police update on the fatal Onehunga bus attack
Justice minister: Time to make stalking illegal in New Zealand
One in three women in NZ are victims of stalking.
Inmate tries to kill two prisoners, cut off own body parts – court finds him sane
One of Anthony Wheble's violent prison yard attacks was captured on CCTV.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald