Man accused of murder of Javon Aranui named
Name suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.
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Judge presiding over Golriz Ghahraman's hearing a former workmate
Judiciary says 'managed appropriately and without deviation from standard procedures'.
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Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million
'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'
Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.
Concrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbour
The water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.
'Absolute tragedy': Man who beat partner to death acquitted of murder
Richard Coburn was instead found guilty of manslaughter.
Man 'justifiably' killed by police in Glen Eden, report finds
55-year-old Tex Witika was shot in his driveway after his home burned down.
Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting: What she stole and how she did it
Items she took included a Zambesi shirt, a $1900 Acne coat and a $4500 Row dress.
Ghahraman goes guilty, Labour retreat and TikTok ban | Focus Morning Bulletin March 14, 2024
How a guilty plea for Golriz Ghahraman could help her case, what’s on top of Labour’s agenda at its annual retreat and why the US is moving towards a nationwide TikTok ban in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Fed-up shopkeeper went out swinging with hockey stick as he was stabbed to death
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Wanted West Auckland man flees from police in car, then crashes into another car
Police arrested a man after spiking his car in Riverhead, Auckland.
Ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman admits shoplifting charges
The 43-year-old faced four shoplifting charges.
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The slaying of Janak Patel in 2022 caused nationwide anger.
Te Awamutu superette robbery
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Latam apology, Gulf Harbour body discovery and spending decline | Focus Morning Bulletin March 13, 2024
Nervous passengers depart Auckland after Latam flight incident, Police investigate discovery of a body floating in Gulf Harbour and why card spending has tanked in recent months in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP / RNZ
Police arrest four nearly six months after dad shot dead in front of his kids
Hori Gage, 27, was shot dead in front of his children in August.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Body pulled from water at Gulf Harbour
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Man denies assaulting police during arrest, claims excessive force used
The man claimed a sergeant used excessive force during the arrest.
'Tragic': Name of man allegedly murdered at Christchurch City Mission released
Police were called to the emergency night shelter just after 10pm.
Woman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attack
Richard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Latam flight incident, Head Hunters donation and King Charles' video address | Focus Morning Bulletin March 12, 2024
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Focus: Hammer-wielding robbers target G.A.S Māngere
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'Strung out' murder defendant boasted of being 'active as f***' on morning of killing
Julius Te Hiva Ka denied being in on a plan to ambush and rob a drug dealer at gunpoint.
Double killer caught in large-scale Hells Angels drug plot committed suicide, coroner finds
The inmate used a smuggled phone to contact - unknowingly - an undercover US DEA agent.
Man choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too long
The High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.
New Lynn terror attack hearing: Lawyer asks why were police outside in carpark?
The Islamic State supporter stabbed several shoppers at an Auckland supermarket in 2021.
'Tragic': Man stabbed to death at City Mission; 67-year-old charged with murder
Police were called to the emergency night shelter just after 10pm.
Two teens arrested after stabbing in Pukekohe
Victim in hospital in a serious but stable condition. Two 19-year-olds due in court today.
Scammers, Wellington Water woes and fizzy drink ban | Focus Morning Bulletin March 11, 2024
How much money Kiwis lost to scammers last year, Wellington Water comes under fire again and school fizzy drink ban falls. Video / NZ Herald
'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers
The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.
'No witnesses': Murder defendant says alleged robbery checklist found in his bedroom wasn’t his
'This was a mistake. This is a stupid ass thing that happened,' he said of the shooting.