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‘Outrageous’ frequency of drive-by shootings leave Aucklanders numb to threat, says councillors
The most recent incident happened last night when an Ōtara home was sprayed with bullets.
Ōtara home shot at as tally of Auckland houses targeted by gunmen grows
Gunfire has damaged the home’s outside walls and one has gone through a glass pane.
Man killed toddler after being bailed to boy's home following ‘deficient’ OT report
The judge let him move in based on the findings of a ‘deficient’ Oranga Tamariki report.
Police mistakenly issue update on major investigation in Auckland then seek suppression of details
If you're wondering where a story went, you're not alone.
Three people arrested after armed police search Pōkeno property
Three people have been arrested at a rural Waikato property as part of an ongoing investigation into the manufacture and supply of Class A controlled drugs. Video / NZ Herald
Man accused of killing Glenfield woman keeps name secret for now
The woman was killed in her home at the weekend.
Schoolboy victim of racially motivated attack on Auckland bus
The boy hoped his story would encourage others to intervene if they saw an attack.
Three arrested after armed police and specialist teams search rural Waikato property
Police could be seen digging up large items on the property.
When knife-wielding teen demanded cash, shopkeeper said no - then she locked him inside
The judge urged him not to follow in the footsteps of his father.
Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside
Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.
‘Get a job': Judge blasts man who sent girls inappropriate Snapchat messages
A 12-year-old victim said she felt like her innocence had been stripped away.
Youths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolen
The spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.
'Beautiful person': Mother of two slain on Auckland's North Shore, man charged with murder
A 51yo appeared in court today and a scene examination is ongoing at Wyvern Place.
Smash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrested
An 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.
Derek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reforms
OPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.
Is this the end of ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's law career?
Ghahraman was denied discharge without conviction for shoplifting and fined $1860.
Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.
Fiery scenes as midwife who refused 'bio-weapon' Covid vaccine convicted
'See you at the military tribunals,' said Irene Kalinowski as she left court.
Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail
'Deeply shameful': Ghahraman speaks on shoplifting scandal
Former Green MP has given her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting.
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
Judge cites Ghahraman's 'vicarious trauma' in handing down shoplifting conviction
Once one of the Green Party's brightest stars, her political career is now in tatters.
'Beloved' Auckland woman, 80, suffers facial injuries in late-night home invasion
Locals shocked at attack on elderly neighbour, while manhunt for intruder is under way.
Family cannabis business: Daughter was boss, mum did deliveries, dad kept the accounts
'Blood is thicker than common sense,' says defence lawyer.
'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park
'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'
For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change
The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
Rose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'
“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."
$80,000 reward for whereabouts of missing Marokopa children expires
Police are working through more than 50 credible pieces of information.
Fog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams instead
A member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.
'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heist
Now a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.
Police eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ring
Bishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.
'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests
Billy-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.