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'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teen

Victim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'

Head Hunters asset seizure case: Trial begins in police bid to strip Wayne Doyle of wealth

The Police Commissioner wants to seize more than $12m from alleged president Wayne Doyle.

Man accused of driving at National candidate pleads not guilty to all five charges

He has elected to have a judge-alone trial.

Businessman's descent into Covid 'crazy' leads to multiple alleged sex attacks

His personality changed when he stopped his meds and began protesting, the Crown says.

'Prevented from doing their job': Ambulance staff intimidated, abused at fatal crash

Two female ambulance officers moved to a safe point during the incident.

Murder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrial

David Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.

Kids rode in boot in stolen car joyride

Police referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.

Focus: Car carrying stolen jet skis collides with police cars

A car carrying stolen jet skis after a ram raid in Albany collided with police cars before the occupants fled to a nearby address. Video / NZ Herald

Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop

Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.

'You have any petrol to burn this demon?': Woman stabbed with pitchfork

The woman nearly died after the man stomped and kicked her head and beat her body.

Dairy stabbing: Teen witnesses’ horror, bloodied victim rolled out on stretcher

Police arrested a 24yo man earlier today after two people were assaulted in Auckland.

'This is all a lie': Perjury, witness intimidation claims fly as defendant denies stab frenzy

The radio host was ambushed and stabbed dozens of times in his ute.

Dairy attack victim in critical condition, National's plan to appoint Minister for Space, and Police use new DNA tool | Focus Evening Bulletin October 5, 2023

Police guard the scene of a violent attack at an Auckland dairy, National says, if elected, it will appoint our first Minister for Space, and Police hope a new DNA tool will help to solve cold cases. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

James Wallace victim speaks out: 'I don’t feel I owe him forgiveness'

Herald podcast A Moment In Crime - The Patron looks at life and crimes of James Wallace.

'Extremely reckless behaviour': Near-misses as wrong-way vehicle flees police on motorway

Police noticed something off about two cars travelling in a convoy through Pukekohe.

Police to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold cases

Police hope genealogy sites can help find Alicia O'Reilly and Mellory Manning's killers.

Killer stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabis

William Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.

OCR remains steady, retail sector hit hard by crime, Hipkins to remain in isolation | Focus Evening Bulletin October 4, 2023

The OCR will remain at 5.5 per cent for third time since July, retail suffers $2.6 billion in losses from crime in the year to June and Hipkins improving, but will stay in isolation until Friday. Video / NZ Herald