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Mt Albert homicide: Tom Coombes' 'happy and beautiful life' cut short
Tom Coombes was not alone when he died, his mother has revealed.
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Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Auckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recovered
There's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.
Killer needs more gradual release, psychologist says
Andrew Ronald MacMillan is serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder.
Donnell Ave taped off following overnight shooting
Donnell Ave, Favona has been taped off following an overnight shooting. Video / NZ Herald
501 deportee: Let me run a bar; Mayoral hopeful Leo Molloy 'proud' to support bid
Police allege 501 is a gang associate, but club owner says he's turned his life around.
Young person stabbed in Palmerston North
Police seek information following incident this evening.
More arrests made following Auckland Harbour Bridge protest
A total of 13 arrests and 21 charges have been laid following the unlawful protest.
'Trauma beyond description': Walkway victim was volunteer fireman
A warrant has been issued for the suspect on a charge of murder.
Watch: 'Brutal attack' - police reveal 'dangerous' suspect in walkway homicide
A man has faced court over his alleged involvement in the Mt Albert death.
Paedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him again
Clyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.
Homicide inquiry launched after baby dies in Otara
A baby with critical injuries was taken to a medical centre in Otara.
US students send furious message to authorities after Texas school shooting
As America reels from yet another senseless school shooting.
Police attend disorder incident at Hastings Countdown
Police at a disorder incident at Countdown in Hastings. Video / Supplied
A Moment In Crime: The body in the garden - the murder of Martin Berry
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of murderer Rena Joyce in Christchurch.
Privacy Breach concerns following break in at old Auckland police station
Privacy commission alerted after documents stolen from abandoned police station.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
'Political agenda': Republican senator's reaction to US shootings question
The Republican Senator fired up about a British journalist's line of questioning.
'Mindless acts': Auckland Council rues wrecked, stolen art across region, appeals for public help
'It is beyond frustrating that these incidents keep happening' - Auckland councillor
'He can be aggressive': Mother of Texas shooter's new admission
'He can be aggressive … If he really got mad,' Salvador Ramos' mother says.
Elizabeth Zhong homicide: Bloody print on suitcase isn't defendant's - expert
Fang Sun is accused of stabbing to death estranged business partner Elizabeth Zhong.
Guilty pleas after bloody gang brawl outside court
Eleven pleaded guilty to violence charges after criminal conspiracy charges were dropped.
Focus: Gang feud explodes across Auckland with over a dozen shootings
A gang feud has spilled into Auckland suburbs, with police attending at least a dozen incidents in recent days involving firearms. Video / NZ Herald
Woman with stolen Trelise Cooper clothing denied discharge without conviction
The former private investigator claimed to be a gullible person.
Raised by the Mob: Judge cites upbringing, declines max sentence for brutal attack
After a violent childhood, Zacquirin Tikena-Stuchbery grew up to inflict pain on others.
Man arrested after person allegedly shot in Invercargill
One person received a gunshot wound to the leg.
Loss of mana: Fraudster jailed after losing millions from his own iwi
Te Whitinga Mark Huirua brought shame and a loss of mana to his iwi after losing $3.1m.
Sandringham crime wave: Brazen acts 'happening every day' in suburb
Business owners say the recent rise in ram raids and robberies is 'getting too scary'.
Auckland gang shootings: Two arrests, Police seize restricted firearms, ammunition at Auckland house
A vehicle with gang links failed to stop for police last night.
Man accused of murdering wife in Valentine's Day tragedy
The woman was found dead at her New Plymouth home and the man now remains in a facility.