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Fatal assault in central Auckland
One person has died following an assault on Wellesley St East in Auckland City. Video / NZ Herald
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'Extreme self-defence': Racially-abused man cleared after leaving aggressor with brain injury
Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval kicked the man in the head after being chased several times.
‘Cruel, inhumane’ prison placement: Gangster’s mercy bid rejected in 200kg meth scheme
Comanchero Tyson Daniels has been placed in a unit intended for the worst of the worst.
'Irreplaceable' link to late mother stolen in spate of medical centre burglaries
Chrystal Hoeta was involved in a run of thefts at Auckland medical centres.
Man arrested after disorder in Auckland suburb leads to meth find
A 23-year-old man was arrested for possessing methamphetamine for supply.
Woman finally sentenced for 2006 cold medicine meth case after fleeing NZ for 20 years
Amanda McJarrow left the country on a fake passport before she could be sentenced.
Why a recidivist paedophile may never be released from prison
He joined a paedophile ring in the early 80s, then kept offending for 40 years.
'Responsible New Zealanders' lose $89k after fake NZTA road toll text message scam
One 63-year-old victim lost $16k and had to take out loans from family to cover the loss.
Man, 54, arrested following police operation targeting online grooming
Police allege the man thought he was speaking with a 13-year-old online.
'He never came back': Grieving family's 'laudable' act for driver who killed pedestrian
Kyle Barnett suffered a seizure-like event before crashing into Adrian Bell.
'My forever hero': Child’s courage saves mother after 2 days held captive by violent ex
The man cut off his bail bracelet and went to her house, grabbing her as she hung washing.
‘We must be wise as serpents,’ sect leader defendant instructed witness in homicide inquiry
Liu said lies were necessary because they had been pushed into a "dark predicament".
'Reckless behaviour': Speeding teen driver reaches almost 200km/h on gravel road
Police foil teen's attempt to escape into dense bush after tyres spiked.
Two rapists to be resentenced as top court confirms youth justice applies to aged-out offenders
The Supreme Court's 'gut-wrenching' ruling has one victim asking, 'how is this fair?'
'Too much cannabis and meth': Driver hit stationary car, injuring woman
Ross Peter Guy’s blood showed cannabis 20 times over the high-risk limit.
NZ Herald Live: Police give update on large-scale meth raids
Operation Phoenix is being led by the National Organised Crime Group with help from Northland Police. Video / NZ Herald
Could a Youth Court process have changed a convicted murderer and sex offender's fate?
Sydney Bristow was 16 when he sexually violated a young girl in Northland 25 years ago.
Surprising development after police bugged sect leader's home in death investigation
Police can be cunning, defendant Kaixaio Liu repeated while coaching the witness.
Teen faces manslaughter charge over Waikato crash that killed mother of two
Meriam Ragsag Agot died in the Arapuni crash on December 14 last year.
'Go find Harley before these guys do': Friend's warning to police before homicide victim vanished
The friend gave emotional testimony about two masked men looking for Harley Shrimpton.
'Brutal cheap shot': Teen’s birthday ends in prison after stabbing man he shared vape with
The 21-year-old student needed surgery for the 10cm stomach wound.
High society strangulation case: Acquitted businessman finally revealed
He spoke with NZME for a society column then sought secrecy days later as his trial began.
Serial sex offender raped new mum days after birth, baby beside her
A judge labelled Shannan Taylor’s ‘persistent pattern’ of offending ‘gravely concerning’.
Not a 'cult': Family on trial for 70yo's death say journals were mistranslated
Diary translations suggest Kaixiao Liu was a bigamist referred to as "Master" or "Lord".
'Forged the papers': Company director faked fire safety compliance docs for Auckland apartment
Neil Gould falsified a fire safety compliance certificate for the North Shore build.
Identity of female education worker accused of sexually abusing four boys revealed
Her name was released after the District and High Courts rejected suppression.
'You're dead': Man followed 81yo, smashed his head into a brick wall, leaving him unconscious
The fearful victim has now given up his home and career to live in an isolated cabin.
Jade Bennett's vicious kinghit on 81-year-old man
Hamilton man Jade Bennett followed and threatened an 81-year-old man through a supermarket car park before delivering a vicious kinghit that would knock him out cold.
Mobster wanted to avenge brother's death – so he carried out a Christmas Day drive-by shooting
Terrence Brown celebrated with gang signs and a primal roar after firing 10 shots.
TV star's brother revealed as second funeral director convicted of mishandling human remains
He was set to run for Auckland Council at the time of arrest but could not be named.