‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attacker
During the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.
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Scattered glass, police pay and pre-loved Christmas | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 7
School athletics organisers find broken glass scattered on field, police pay issues rise amid the new minister’s expectations and why more Kiwis are buying second-hand this Christmas in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / ABC Australia
Greymouth man jailed for sexual offences on victims as young as 10
Police commend bravery of victims after sentencing of 27-year-old Liam Nixon.
Man who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivator
Peter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.
Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub
But despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.
Rebels kidnapping trial: Guilty verdicts after four-day deliberation
The men were charged with kidnapping and violent offences including firearms.
Young woman who claimed spina bifida as treatment injury retains ACC payout
The now-20-year-old uses a wheelchair and will be dependent on support for life.
House of horrors: Woman who tortured teen murder victim sentenced
The now-adult defendant, who was 16 at the time, won't face retrial for murder.
Christmas Grinch warning: Thieves target packages, credit cards
Three cases in Hamilton in the past week where bank cards had been stolen from vehicles.
Baby Ru’s mum claims she knows who killed her son
Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.
Worker accused of poisoning colleague by spiking milk with antifreeze
A bottle of antifreeze was found in the stationery room with the seal broken.
'Abhorrent': Sex offender manipulated person into filming victim's genitals
Gideon Christian was already on an extended supervision order when he breached it twice.
NZ's largest drug bust: $5m house flip was money laundering 'sham'
He was among those arrested following New Zealand's largest-ever drug bust.
Ruthless-Empire death: Family reveal extent of toddler’s injuries
Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.
Quartet accused of Auckland gang brawl murder appear in court together for first time
All four arrests were made last month, three months after the shooting.
'I felt half my face drop': 'Uninvited' neighbour on trial for brutal knife attack
A man who suffered a 10cm face gash claims the alleged attacker shouted 'Killer Beez'.
Ruthless-Empire: Police release photo of fabric found around toddler’s neck
Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.
Seven years' jail for methed-up driver who killed a dad in high-speed crash
Drugs and a loaded pistol were found in Brydon Boyce's unregistered, unwarranted car.
Meth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trial
Given the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.
Watch: $20,000 in damage from ram raid for $4 soft drink
The young offenders have been referred to Youth Aid after being arrested last night.
Four youths arrested over bakery ram raid
Four youths have been arrested after a Pakuranga bakery was ram-raided last night Video / Supplied
CRL costs, Covid breach and ceasefire unlikely | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 4
How much ratepayers will have to fork out when the City Rail Link opens, man arrested over Covid vaccination privacy breach and why another pause in fighting is unlikely in the Middle East in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald
Pakuranga bakery ram-raided and nearby vape store burgled
A Pakuranga bakery was ram-raided overnight shortly before a vape store eight minutes down the road was burgled. Video / NZ Herald
Privacy Commissioner asks police to pause future use of controversial DNA tool
Police are trialling the tool on two of the country's most high-profile cases.
'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies with
The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.
'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose
The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.
The $420k Lamborghini, the illegal Bitcoin dealer and the dirty cash
Shaun Lu amassed millions of dollars in assets, turning a blind eye to source of funds.
Two years on the run: The search for Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips
Despite the ongoing efforts of the police in their search, two years have passed, and Tom Phillips, the fugitive father, remains at large. Video / Neil Reid
The hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer reward
Almost two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.
Auckland adult shop employee injured during violent in-store attack
Company CEO says she is sick of "nothing being done" about retail crime.
‘He didn’t even run’: Robber walked away from South Auckland robbery, say witnesses
Dairy and Business Owners Group’s Sunny Kaushal said the new government needs to step up.
Watch: One person critically injured in South Auckland robbery
Emergency services responded to the scene in Manukau City. Video / Dean Purcell
40yo woman charged with murder after man's death in Mt Wellington
A man was found dead at a Lynton Rd property just before 2pm yesterday.
'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her 16yo daughter for $50
'Just do it, I love you,' the now-sentenced mother told her daughter.