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Dunedin man charged with trying to strangle cop

The accused took offence when a police officer tried to search him.

Trio break into popular food truck in Hastings

Trio break into popular food truck in Hastings. Video / Shani's Rib Trucks

Patients left cowering as gang fight breaks out in ED

Police are investigating the gang-related assault on Wednesday night.

Mob associate laughed during fatal attack on Hawke's Bay teacher

Keontay Chadwick pleads guilty to Darcy Strickland's manslaughter.

Police led on 100km chase to Northland following reported shooting in Massey

A group of armed offenders fled police almost 100km to Northland after a reported shooting in the Auckland suburb of Massey overnight. Video / NZ Herald

'Still furious': More concertgoers claim they were victims to a concert parking hustler

Fans rue their decision in following directions of a man with a hand-painted parking sign.

Meth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuries

The long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.

Birthday party shooting: Pair accused of murder appear in court

Rawiri Zane Wharerau, 39, and brother Hemi, 41, were shot at their home in December.

'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato River

The body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.

Controversial bar owner storms out of court, accused of illegal anti-Ardern event

“My vessel is damaged," Shayne La Rosa said as he left court, claiming his case dismissed.

Car park scam, long Covid and leaked heart service report | Focus Morning Bulletin January 23, 2024

Police investigate a car park scam during Foo Fighters concert, co-ordinated treatment strategy for long Covid and leaked report shows links to avoidable deaths. Video / 1News / NZHerald

Aggravated robbery at Cavendish Drive Mobil

CCTV footage of the aggravated robbery at Mobil on Cavendish Drive, Papatoetoe where prominent community leader Ghouse Majeed was assaulted. Video / Supplied

Mongrel Mob members ransack P dealer’s home in ‘gang taxing’

Hamiora Chase and three others stole cash, phones, a set of keys and bank cards.

Opinion: Crime and CCTV - The Privacy Act is getting in the way of catching criminals

OPINION: Criminals are being protected by the Privacy Act — and the police can't help.

Class one meth dealer was 'ready, willing and able to sell to anyone'

The woman, pregnant with her seventh child, was involved in the heart of a meth operation.

Mother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacks

One of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.

Petrol station worker assaulted by hammer-wielding robbers

The offender's hammer narrowly missed the man's head during the assault.

Homicide investigation launched in Palmerston North

A scene examination is being completed today at the Coromandel Court address.