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Revealed: Man who filmed buttocks of 63 female shoppers
Sione Falala was already on an extended supervision order when he offended again.

At least six Auckland stores hit by thieves
Six retail stores targeted by thieves overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Jarrod Gilbert: Mark Lyon gave insight into gang-world taxing
OPINION: Mark Lyon's story exposes shady underworld activity.

Scam victim provides culprit's name, address - police too busy to investigate
He was told the crime simply wasn't a priority.

'Auckland at tipping point': Mayoral candidates' plans on law and order
'We've all had a gutsful of seeing innocent people hurt' - Viv Beck.

Hasty retreat caught on video after bungled Auckland jewellery store robbery
Two bags of loot were dropped after bystanders and an off-duty police officer stepped in.

Two more men arrested over 'sickening' cemetery damage
Three people have now been arrested over the vandalism at the Waipā graveyard.

Auckland shooting: Gunshots fired at Papakura property overnight
Police were called around 3am after reports of gunshots.

Watch: Thieves ditch getaway car in Queen St robbery, steal another; child detained at scene
The off-duty cop is in hospital after being hit in the head by one of the offenders.

Smashed walls and urine-soaked carpet: Tenants ordered to pay $31k
Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.

Lawyer misled court during divorce dispute to keep house from ex-husband
Attempting to stop her ex from getting her house has landed a lawyer in hot water.

Conspiracy theorist ordered to pay $45.2m over more lies
Conspiracy theorist has been ordered to pay $45.2m to Sandy Hook family.

Man recovering in hospital after Levin standoff, police remain at scene
Police will remain at the scene of a siege-type incident in Levin

Thieves target Mount Wellington liquor store
Liquorland on Lunn Ave, Mount Wellington was broken into at 4am. Video / NZ Herald

Police: 'Critical' injuries in 'serious incident' in Northland
Police say the badly injured man was found about 4am

'Stolen to order': Thieves target liquor store in early morning burglary
Another Auckland business has been broken into overnight and stock stolen

Man jailed for helping nephew involved in gang shooting
Whangarei man jailed for helping nephew he knew was involved in a gang shooting.

'Couldn't believe my eyes': Cartoon pictures on cans of vodka
Greenhill Beverages said the cartoon marine theme aimed to raise money for marine life.

Homeless man smokes bath salts, lights fire causing $350,000 in damage
Man has no memory of starting fire which damaged businesses and destroyed a truck.

'He was annoying': Man admits throwing fellow patron down stairs at pub
Thomas Louis Nathan was older and larger than his victim Josh Storer.

'Absolutely unusual': Five homicides in Taranaki in six months
The spike in homicide inquiries will be draining police resources, a former cop top says.

'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay up
David Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.

Abused boy's brain injury caused permanent disability
Oranga Tamariki returned boy to couple's care before he suffered disabling head injury.

Security guard cleared of impersonating cop fights to keep licence
The ex-male stripper was wearing a stab-proof vest and carrying pepper spray and a baton.

Greyhound tests positive for meth, trainer banned for three years
The trainer admitted using meth regularly and was likely aware of the contamination risk.

Teacher who sexually violated and manipulated a boy refused parole
Former teacher Stacey Reriti will remain in prison after Parole Board rejected release.

Andrew Little called to witness stand in Labour, National donations trial
The former Labour leader was shown a photo of him standing between two of the defendants.

Mongols standover claims: Patched gang member denies blackmail allegation
Gang member allegedly blackmailed man with threats to torch his car.

Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $6 million
Conspiracy theorist repeatedly claimed school shooting was a hoax.