Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.
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Man accused of murdering policewoman to keep name secret for seven days
The 32-year-old faces eight charges in relation to the New Year's Day incident.
My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.
Nelson policewoman death: Man charged with murder, in court today
The 32-year-old faces seven additional charges.
Witnesses describe ‘heart-wrenching screams’ in Hamilton attack that killed child
Fairfield residents recall grim details of the violent incident early on New Year's Day.
Homicide investigation underway after child killed, others injured
Forensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / Supplied
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Police appeal for information on Lower Hutt assault from public, sightings of teenage boy
The assault happened about 11am Saturday at Avalon Park.
Armed person on the loose on North Shore: One person seriously injured in assault
Police say the alleged offender is armed with a weapon other than a gun.
Police seek victim after assault at Hawke’s Bay racing event
Police seek assault victim for welfare check after incident at Livamol Classic Raceday.
The confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold case
A Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.
‘Particularly vile’: China court hands boy life sentence for murdering classmate
The bullied classmate was killed in an abandoned greenhouse.
Police name woman who died after Ngāruawāhia brawl, urge witnesses to speak up
Police are 'committed to identifying who is responsible'.
Person in critical condition after man assaults relative, police officers in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after two family members fought in Clendon.
‘Horrific and violent’: NY prison guards caught on camera fatally beating inmate
NY attorney-general released body cam footage to provide 'transparency'.
Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.
Driver punched in Christmas Day road-rage attack reveals details
'When he punched me, the force of it made me slump in my seat.'
Ponsonby shooting inside story: Why gunman was refused entry to bar and what happened next
'He had the glassy eyes... it was like he wasn’t all there.'
Alleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearance
Police arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.
Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies after Ngāruawāhia fight
She died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.
Woman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robbery
The victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Hollywood studio Sony Pictures ‘fully and firmly’ supports Blake Lively
SAG-AFTRA also condemned the 'starling and troubling allegations' against Justin Baldoni.
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting of former gang leader
Police seek CCTV footage after gang-related shooting in Lower Hutt.
Police arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'
Wellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk home
A man known to the victim has been charged with assault.
Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.
'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attack
She was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.
Accused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare group
Male pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.
Hamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assault
The man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Police arrest two men after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier’s CBD
'Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges.'
Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.
'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.
'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over Lego
The children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.