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Police seize Comancheros gang motorbikes

The bikes were seized as part of a nationwide crackdown on gangs.

Rogue whitebaiters camping illegally, knocking down fences

Local residents say antisocial and disrespectful behaviour is a problem every season.

Body in the boot homicide: Woman charged in relation to murder named

Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.

Number of gang members breaching home detention increased 60 per cent in six years

National says the figures are representative of a system "that has got the balance wrong".

Dramatic rescue: Two climbers saved near summit of NZ's tallest peak

Rescue at altitude over 3300m one of the highest in recent years.

2023′s winter the fifth-warmest on record

Relatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.

$42m in suspicious transactions: Tinder 'swindler' scam set to reach NZ's High Court

The account owner says he was not involved in any scam and claims ownership of the funds.

Search finds nothing of significance after mysterious 'HELP' sign spotted in sand

A search team touched down to look for anyone in trouble.

Tui eye giant-killing role in Christchurch

It's one of the surprise outcomes in rugby in 2023 - the Tui are ready.

Revealed: Number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle bracelets

It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.

'Foiled' ankle bracelets: National wants changes to bail system

Leaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.

Criminals dodge detection by using tinfoil to cover ankle bracelets

Leaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.

Community safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crime

Last month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.

David Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'

Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.

No body, no weapon murder case: ‘Means, motive and opportunity merged into murder’, Crown says

Michael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.

Summerset profit up, says it has biggest landbank

Summerset has become the second-biggest home builder in New Zealand.

Queenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regret

From sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.

Home detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pc

National says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.