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Daniel Shramka's victim nearly passed out during the 30 seconds he held her by the neck.
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Another smash and grab at a Michael Hill jewellery store
Over the past month, three other Michael Hill stores have been hit.
Armed 'agitated' man critically injured: Shot by police outside his Grey Lynn house
Man is in critical condition after being shot by police.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 July, 2022
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Green gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operation
Secret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.
Man charged with attempted murder of two women, six months after crash
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the January crash.
Exclusive: Auckland's gun crimes doubled in May - more than three a day
Auckland has seen the better part of 400 gun crimes this year, new figures reveal.
Focus: Man shot by police near Grey Lynn Park
District Commander Superintendent Karyn Malthus said the man, who was shot by police, fired several shots at a house before turning his firearm on the officers. Video / NZ Herald
Man threatened to chop off cop's head if he didn't get a cigarette lighter
He wanted to go to prison so he could get 'three hot meals, watch TV and work out'.
Appeal dismissed for mother and son operators who hid businessman's millions
The pair were found guilty of failing to report $53.4 million of dodgy transactions.
One arrested, one injured after fleeing driver crashes into car on Ellerslie highway
People should expect delays.
Comancheros leader, Rebels gang members plead guilty as 14-person meth supply trial shrinks to four
Nine-month investigation Operation Cincinnati resulted in multiple arrests in 2020.
Major entertainment figure facing sexual violence, drugs charges
The man allegedly stupefied a woman by forcing his fingers into her mouth with meth.
Alleged Hamilton stabbing: Accused to celebrate birthday in custody after assaults
The alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.
'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for man
Man terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery
Clearer picture in homicide investigation as victim's sister speaks out
'We are making strong progress and we now have a clear understanding of what occurred.'
'Crime crisis': Violence in central Akl will dash hope of Covid recovery - hospo bosses
Staff fear coming to work after a colleague robbed on her way home from work.
'Promise I'm not flying to Wanaka': Another Auckland lawyer guilty of lockdown jaunt
Lawyer convicted for busting out of Covid-19 lockdown last year and boasting about jaunt.
Emotions high as man accused of killing dad, daughter appears in court
Grieving woman weeps as man appears in court the morning after West Auckland deaths.
Focus: Father and daughter killed in Glendene shooting
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court following Friday evening's shooting in Glendene, West Auckland. Video / Supplied / NZ Herald
'Devastating betrayal': Woman stole $120k from employer to pay for gambling, cosmetic surgery
The offending was motivated by 'pure greed', the judge said.
Body in boot: Private investigator illegally tracked woman, won't be prosecuted
Private eye Jimmy Jin removed the GPS tracker from a car containing a dead body.
'Two beautiful souls gone': Dad, daughter killed at West Auckland property
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering two people in West Auckland
Prosecutors disavow three convictions in 1995 NYC subway killing
Brooklyn prosecutors plan to join defence lawyers in seeking the dismissal of convictions.
Rapist admits killing mum as girls slept
A violent rapist has admitted to killing a friend before committing another vile act.
Police seize more than $2m in cash, drugs, firearms linked to Hells Angels
Operation Samson is investigating the NZ chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
Two shot dead: Witness tells of screaming man, woman before fatal gunfire
A homicide investigation is now underway on Barrys Rd in Glendene.
Roadworks speedster paid his fine. So why is he challenging it in court?
Vipul Gambhir was doing 75km/h in an area that was 50km/h because of roadworks.
Onehunga homicide: Man charged with murder of 77-year-old Maria Brown
A 49-year-old man has today been charged with murder and arson.
Police seize cash, patches and rifles in Auckland gang crackdown
Patched Head Hunters have been arrested along with a man with links to the Killer Beez.
Man charged with wounding after Ōtaki firearm incident
Police said the victim managed to escape through a window.
'Something's happened to mum': Son to dad on fatal stabbing; accused in court
The man charged with murdering Chch woman Laisa Waka Tunidau back in High Court
Auckland homicide: Gunshot victim named, co-workers receiving support
Homicide victim was a popular staff member at the Ministry of Social Development.
Smashed: Auckland charity store targeted in overnight break-in
The burglary happened in the early hours of the morning.