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'Dealt the wrong cards': Tearful mum defends son caught with 20,000 child abuse images

Judge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.

'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad

Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.

Stink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57k

A judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.

‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assault

The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.

Puppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughter

The 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.

'No regrets... LOL': Woman who tortured boy jailed as judge rejects apology letter

The victim was stabbed, burned and forced to eat faeces. He suffered a broken spine.

Police appeal for sightings of car believed linked to Wellington homicide, arsons

Police urge people with information to 'speak with us before we knock on their door'.

Auckland motorway mayhem: Speedster’s terrifying videos of 200km/h joyrides

A young boy has posted several videos of himself online driving more than 200km/h, weaving through traffic on Auckland’s motorways. Video / Supplied

Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes

The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe

He gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.

Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights

Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.

Gang fights at gym caught on camera

Video supplied to the Herald shows gang members bare fist fighting at a boxing gym. Video / Supplied

Suburbs outside of central Auckland are hit hard by crime, why does CBD get the funding?

South Auckland councillors call for Simeon Brown to remember there's a city outside CBD.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail time

The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.

Defendant’s ex giggles, ogles his photos during bizarre murder trial testimony

'Yum', the witness responded when prosecutors showed her a photo of the defendant.