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Police racism, bias and use of force under microscope
A study into racism within the police has been running for a year. So where are they at?

One person injured in shooting
A house is riddled with bullets in a drive-by shooting in South Auckland overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Man, 26, arrested after toddler covered in blood in Hastings park
The arrest follows an incident at a Hastings playground on Wednesday afternoon.

John Hinckley granted full freedom
Would-be assassin completely freed after 41 years to pursue his chosen new career.

Victim's son accused of being at drug deal on night his mother died
Stephen Fisi'ihoi said it was against gang code to 'dob' on another member of a gang.

Reports of shots fired in two Auckland suburbs 10 minutes apart
Cordons were in place on Albert Rd after reports that shots were fired.

Shattered dreams: Man loses half his skull in alleged attack - parents tell of agonising aftermath
Josh Storer was living the New Zealand dream when a brain injury changed everything.

Shooter's application to appeal jail term denied
Billy Matara's application to appeal his sentence for attempted murder has been declined.

Gang member's park brawl leaves toddler covered in blood
Toddler left covered in blood after cowardly attack by alleged Mongrel Mob member.

Man who drove into power pole to kill pregnant partner jailed
Speeding at 137km/h just before crash, Phillip Williams told woman: 'You're over b****'.

Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.

Pair charged during Tauranga homicide investigation appear in court
It was the pair's second appearance.

Auckland street attack: Couple robbed, victim at risk of losing eyesight
The victim now needs to keep her head down to stop her injured eye popping out.

'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit
Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police

Body in the boot murder trial: Jurors begin deliberations
Fang Sun has been on trial in the High Court at Auckland since April.

Hit and run murder: Jail for at least 11 years after mowing man down
Driver lost it after alleged threat to kids.

'Seven blows in seven seconds': Cop off force after bashing gangster in cell
Acting sergeant said flashing fists were attempt to gain compliance.

The Scott Watson appeal: Was justice served by his conviction?
OPINION: All evidence points to Ben Smart and Olivia Hope last seen with a different man.

Innocent grandmother shot dead in own home with bullet intended for her son, court hears
The victim was found dead with her right arm still holding the curtain ajar.

Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong wasn't to be trusted, defence argues
Jurors are expected to begin deliberating tomorrow in the murder trial of Fang Sun.

Police must be faster in gang warfare, Minister says
Police Minister says police working hard but must work faster to address gang chaos.

Judge orders prison for addict who claimed PTSD working for meth syndicate
Judge urges man to resume his help to other addicts when he is released from prison.

Gang tension: Poto Williams turns up heat on police over rise in violence
Minister wants the police to work faster to tackle a surge of gang violence in Auckland.

'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.

Focus: Auckland walkway murder of Tom Coombes
Tom Coombes' family said the 25-year-old was living a 'happy and beautiful life' before it was cruelly cut short. Video / NZ Herald

'His life went into massive decline': The businessman, the meth and his brazen shoplifting
Rodger Yardley simply loaded up high-value goods and headed for the door.

Fau Vake death: Man ashamed and sorry for attack on 'Tongan brother'
Siofilisi Paongo threw punches at Vake's brother but was not responsible for Vake's death.

Focus: Prosecutors give closing argument in Elizabeth Zhong murder trial
Crown prosecutor Gareth Kayes gave graphic detail of Elizabeth Zhong's murder as the prosecution gave it's closing statements in the trial. Video / Pool