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Police allege he illegally sold nitrous oxide 'for recreational use' despite warnings.
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'Cowardly attack': Police hunt trio Matangi assault over noisy burnouts
Two people were taken to Waikato Hospital.
DNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attack
Rewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old.
Police failings after Auckland dairy stabber ‘trying to reach heaven’ dies in custody - report
Mitchell Lam died after self-harming in his cell.
Justice Minister: Homeless move-on orders a 'tool', not a 'total solution'
'There's a very easy way to avoid the fine, and that is to follow the move-on order.'
Police looking for burglar find litter of kittens
One of the kittens is expected to be named after the officer that found them.
Editorial: Move-on orders are a temporary fix, not a long-term answer
OPINION: The Government's move has the potential to cause more problems than it solves.
School of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to police
The non-enrolment process for Yuna and Minu began in September 2020.
Should recreational drugs be legalised for personal use? | Herald NOW
Public health lecturer Dr Rose Crossin is calling for an overhaul of NZ's drug laws. Video / Ryan Bridge Today
Police push back on permanent City Rail Link patrols as opening nears
The $5.5b City Rail Link is pencilled in to open in September this year.
Auckland skydiving firm admits charge linked to fatal mid-air collision
Sarah-Jane Bayram died after a skydiving collision with another jumper over Muriwai.
'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwaters
After rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.
Third person dies in hospital after SH1 crash near Blenheim
Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.
Panel: Police crackdown and US employment case
BusinessDesk senior journalist Maria Slade and real estate agent Rawdon Christie discuss the latest issues.
Government defends decision to give police powers to move-on the homeless
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government is pushing ahead and police will now work on what the rules look like. Video / Ryan Bridge Today Video / Ryan Bridge Today
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, February 23, 2026
Morning Headlines | Concern over new move on order and new McSkimming scandal details emerge | Monday, February 23, 2026
Jevon McSkimming saga: Woman demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’
'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' - Ms Z.
Watch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostile
The crowd next to the police car swelled to about 24 before the officer reversed.
'You could hear the clap': Witness describes horror scenes after man thrown from car roof
A witness said the man was thrown from the roof as the car sped up in Auckland.
Two people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near Blenheim
Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.
'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch
Both dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.
Govt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'
Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.
'Murder, kill, nightmare': Authorities apologise after woman's sinister letterbox message
The envelope contained magazine cutouts of threatening words and images.
Police probe after man falls from vehicle on Auckland road, critical injuries
He was found critically injured between Ace Place and Mostyn St.
Victim drove themself to hospital after serious assault in Te Puke
Armed officers were called to a Ben Keys St property last night.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026
Morning Headlines | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct and new density rules better fit for Auckland | Friday, February 20, 2026
‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner
'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.
Kaihu dog attack, community leader speaks out
A woman has died after a dog attack on Tuesday in the northland settlement of Kaihu. Video \ Jason Dorday
Person in critical condition after water incident at Napier home
Police and St John were called to the residential address in Onekawa.
Family of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.